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- (Medical):Joseph Dvornicich, 89, dropped anchor and ended his earthly journey at his home with his wife by his side on Thursday November 25th, Thanksgiving morning.
He was born and raised in Philadelphia, Kensington. He attended St. Anne grade school, N.E. Catholic high and graduated from LaSalle University.
Joseph had a passion for public service. He joined the Navy as a Seaman Recruit in 1949 at the age of 17 and served on active duty for two years. He rose to the rank of Quartermaster Second Class. In 1955 he was commissioned as a U.S. Navy Officer, Ensign. During his 24 years of service, he qualified as a scuba, hard hat diver and underwater explosive demolition technician. Additionally, he was a navigator on the Minesweepers and Destroyer Escort USS Powell. Joseph was honorable discharged in 1973, as a Lieutenant Commander.
His public service did not cease upon retirement from the Navy. Joseph retired from USPS after 19 years, he also worked part time for the Fort Worth Police Department for five years and worked seven seasons as a Park Ranger at Beltzville.
Post retirement, Joseph received certificates in Electrical Construction and Heating and Plumbing Technology from Luzerne Community College.
Joseph was known for his was vast knowledge of Military history and extensive book collections. He was avid hunter and fisherman which he shared with his grandsons. Joseph also volunteered many hours to his church, Good Shepherd in Drums, St. John's hospice and developing computer programs for seniors.
Preceding Joseph in death in addition to his parents Joseph and Mary (Skrabonja) Dvornicich; sister Margaret and her husband Harry Champ, Bristol England.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Josemarie (Butchko) Dvornicich; daughters Dawn Kearney and Joy Dvornicich and her husband Ralph Rostock; son-in-law John Kearney; sister Marie Cunningham and her husband Thomas J., grandchildren Joseph and Liam Kearney and Julie and Nicholas Rostock and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial Service will be held on Friday at 12:30 from the Good Shepherd Church in Drums. Rev. Michael Kloton will preside.
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1932 - 2021 (89 years)
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