Joseph J. Rozsa

Joseph John Rozsa, age 97, of Smithfield, Ohio peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2024 at the Gables Nursing Home.

He was born July 28, 1927 in Wintersville, Ohio, to the late Helen and Gabor Rozsa.  He graduated from Wintersville High school.

Betty Rozsa his wife of 51 years, preceded him in death in 2003.  Also preceding him in death are son-in-law, Mike Feeney, great grandson, Christopher Schneider, brothers Gabe and Alexander Rozsa, and sisters Helen Butcher, Mary Nemeth, Anna Kuruc, Lizzie Kuruc, Margie Fodor, Francis Piccolomini, and Katie Grantonic

He is survived by one sister, Barbara (John) Grantonic and his six children, Bette Jo Feeney, Julie (Jim) Dalzell, Joe (Dee) Rozsa, Susan (Joe) Trivisonno, Bev (Steve) Lemenager, Michael (Robin) Rozsa; 17 grandchildren, Patrick Feeney and Mike (Ashley) Feeney, Libby (Charlie) Steiner,  Hayley (Brian) Hargrove, Jennifer (Matt Fifer) Dalzell, Jill (Bobby) Schneider, Jamie (Michael) Rigglio, Joe  (Miros Valdez) and, Greg (Angie) Rozsa, Joe and Andy (Natalie) Trivisonno, Matt (Lauren),  Ryan (Meredith) and Justin Lemenager, Cathy (Lennie) Schmandt, Michael Rozsa  and Tina (Preston) Warwick; 20 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Joe was a well-known and respected farmer (first dairy and then beef) and his dedication and contributions to his profession were numerous.  He served on several agricultural related boards over the years, including Soil and Water conservation, Jefferson Landmark, Farm Bureau, Jefferson County Fair Board, Federal Land Bank and ASCS.  Many have admired his picturesque farm in Smithfield, Ohio.  Joe was also a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and before that, Our Lady Queen of Peace and Blessed Sacrament where he was involved in Knights of Columbus and the parish council.  His greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren whom he dearly loved.  He instilled in each of them the importance of family and cherished spending quality time with them. His catholic faith was very important to him, a trait he passed on to his six children.   He was a humble man with a wonderful sense of humor. He was a selfless man who would do anything for you, and touched many lives and made them better people.

Special thanks to his nephew and longtime doctor, Stephen Kuruc and to the staff at the Gables Care Center, especially his favorite nurse, Shelley, who always brightened his day with their bantering.  Also, a special thank you to Doug Berry for the many years of helping dad on the farm.

Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2024 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm at Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, 4435 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Mt Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, or a favorite charity of your choosing.

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