LUBICH

JOSEPH W.

Age 88, of Shaler Twp., on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Joe lived and died in the Cherry City house where he was born on September 10, 1936 to the late Frank and Emilia (Vouk) Lubich. He married Sharon Ujcich on November 9, 1991. The pair shared a devotion to their Slovenian heritage and produced the American Slovene Radio Hour, broadcast on WPIT 96.5 FM 730 AM. Joe served as treasurer of the Association of Slovene Americans and SNPJ Lodge 665. For many years, he showcased his musical talents singing second tenor with the Pittsburgh Slovene Octet. He was a Professional Engineer. He served in the U.S. Army & Reserves before joining Westinghouse Air Brake Company. With Sharon and family members, he enjoyed traveling and shared many adventures visiting relatives abroad. Joe leaves a life of cherished memories with his surviving family. In addition to his loving wife, he is fondly remembered by sisters Angeline Bicek (late David) and Nancy Lavrich (Joe), and many godchildren, nieces and nephews who adored him. His memory will live in the hearts of cousins in Slovenia, Australia, Germany, France, and Canada. Joe was preceded in death by sister, Emilia Blanchfield (late George); brothers, Frank and William; and sister-in-law, Janet Ujcich Rosenberger (Ron).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 11 am at St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg. Visitation is private.

The family respectfully suggests tributes to the Slovene Radio Hour, 381 F Street, Pittsburgh PA 15209 or Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116.

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