Obituary of Joseph R. Wishnok

Joseph R. Wishnok, 71, of Burgettstown, PA, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh surrounded by his family. Joseph was born on January 26, 1943 in Titusville, a son of the late John P. and Marjorie Vroman Wishnok. He earned his master’s degree in psychology and had been employed for many years as a school psychologist with Intermediate Unit 1 in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties. He enjoyed reading, gardening, target shooting, fireworks, bon fires, and music. His other interests included geneology and astronomy. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Donna Miller Wishnok of Burgettstown; four children, Jennifer and Matthew Blythe of Orlando, FL, and Amanda and Michael Cavett of Townville; a grandson, Henry Magnus Blythe; two brothers, John S. Wishnok of Boston, Mass. and Tom Wishnok of Dubois; a sister, Connie Phillips of Ormond Beach, FL; many nieces and nephews; an aunt Sue Vroman and many loved cousins in the Titusville area. No services are scheduled at this time. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Benson Memorial Library 213 N. Franklin St. Titusville, PA 16354.