Joseph E. Davis

Joseph E. Davis, 83, of Center Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center.Born January 3, 1935 in Monaca, he was the son of Walter G. and Freda Davis. Joe was raised in Center Township and was a 1953 graduate of Monaca High School. Following high school, Joe entered the U S Army and served during the Korean War. He was first employed by Hydrol, later at St. Joe Minerals and lastly at Penn Power, now known as First Energy as a heavy maintenance mechanic. Joe was a member of the Little Beaver Historical Society in Darlington, Clover Lodge # 348 Odd Fellows in Ambridge and volunteered for a number of years at the Beaver County Habitat for Humanity.  He also was a self taught locksmith.Joseph leaves his wife of 55 years, Patricia (Meteney) Davis, a son, Timothy (Susan) Davis of Center Township, a daughter Dianne (Donald) Whetsell of Hopewell Township, four grandchildren Kayla Stupak, Rachel, Ryan and Jessica Davis, one great grandson Dorian Stupak and a sister Shirley Kifer of Center Township.He was preceded in death by his parents.Friends will be received on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 pm on Saturday with Reverend Jeffrey Arnold officiating followed by entombment in Beaver Mausoleum.In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joseph’s memory may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.The family would like to thank the staff of Grove 2 at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center for their kind and compassionate care given to Joseph.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.