Joseph D. Waskivich

Joseph D. Waskivich died peacefully at his home, September 22, 2015, in Sebring, at the age of 65 surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Joe was born October 4, 1949, in Alliance, Ohio, to Edward J. and Rose L. (Ross) Waskivich.
Joe had a long career working for both Volkswagon and Ford Motor Company, until his retirement in 2007.
He married Phyllis I. (Wilt) Waskivich, April 2, 1994. Over their 21 years of marriage, the couple lived in Vermillion and Sebring with their beloved dogs, Macks and Emma. His children remember him as being a loyal Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indian's fan. Joe also enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson whenever the weather was nice. He encouraged his family and friends to go to him for his wide range of valuable information as a jack-of-all-trades. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion, VFW and AMVETS.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Wilt) Waskivich; children, Ed Waskivich of Alliance and Vickie (Waskivich) Brennan of San Francisco, California; step-children, Cary Schaffer, Doug (Kim) Schaffer, and Kevin Schaffer; grandchildren, Devin Schaffer, Chelsie (Kenny) McCool, Christy Uyselt, Zachary Prince and Mary Click.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Edward J. Waskivich; and step-son, Dirk Schaffer.
In lieu of a funeral friends are welcome to join the family in a Celebration of Life in memory of Joe at the American Post 76 located at 395 W. California Ave, Sebring at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015.
The family would like to thank Emma, Becky, Amber and Jim from Hospice of the Valley for their loving care of Joe.
Please make donations to The Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.