Joseph M. Polshaw

Joseph M. Polshaw, 76, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1942 in Steubenville, a son of the late Joseph D. and Diane Momcilovich Davis Polshaw. He graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central in 1960, and Wake Forest University in 1965, where he received a football scholarship and played four years. While there, he attained a BS degree in mathematics and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Upon graduation, he worked for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel as a supervisor in the Metallurgy and Quality Control Dept. for 38 years until retirement in 2003. Joe received many accolades as a three sports performer while in high school, his most prestigious being elected into Steubenville Central “Hall of Fame” in 1990. He also played for three years for Teramana Post 33 during high school.

Joe was a member of Triumph of the Cross Catholic Church (Holy Rosary parish); Polish Athletic Club and Red Oaks Golf Club.

Joe is survived by his wife of almost 52 years, Charlene Schultz Polshaw, whom he married on November 4, 1967;  three precious children Janet (Gary) Alboszta of Thurston, Ohio, Amy (Stan) Knox of Thornville, Ohio and Joseph Patrick Polshaw of Columbus, Ohio; five wonderful grandchildren Kaylee Talbott, Reko and Sierra Alboszta, and Stanley Jr. and Shelby Knox; brother John D. (Marylou) Polshaw and their son Daniel; three sisters-in-law Donna Carman, Jennifer Pullis and Merrilee Thomas.

While living, he was blessed to have watched his children and grandchildren grow up to adults. He was blessed to have many close relatives and great friends, participated in many sporting events, loved golfing and his many trips to Las Vegas with Billy & Judy, Willie & Ronnie, Kelly & Maria, Tommy & Annie and Gibby and others.

No visitation at the funeral home.

Funeral liturgy with mass Thursday, September 19, 2019 at NOON at Holy Rosary Church with Rev. Thomas Nau & Rev. Patrick Gaughan co-celebrating.  (VISITATION ONE HOUR PRIOR AT THE CHURCH). Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Please no flowers. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929  OR  CCHS Development Fund, 320 West View, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 in his memory.

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