Joseph M. Heaney, 82, of Neshannock Twp. passed away peacefully on Saturday evening April 1, 2017 in Edison Manor Nursing Home. Joseph was born on October 8, 1934 in New Castle to the late Joseph and Margaret Nicholson Heaney.

He was a 1951 graduate of New Castle High School. Joe, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, married the love of his life Elizabeth (Betty) Taggart on January 30, 1954 and she survives at home.

He was employed at the Crane Co., later known as Pentex for 24 years.

In 1979 Joe became the owner and operator of Joe's Place, a general wholesale business that was first located on State Street in New Castle and is presently located on Rt. 422 in New Bedford, Pa.

He was a member of St. James the Apostle Church and a former member of the New Bedford Lions Club.

Joe enjoyed, Boating, water skiing, bowling, hunting and fishing, traveling, especially to casinos, but most of all he loved dancing with his wife Betty.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by: three daughters, Diane (Charles) Bell, of Pulaski; Debbie (Karl) Hermann, of Wampum; and Michele Barrett, of New Castle: two sons, Donald (Jackie) Heaney, of Beaver Falls; and Michael (Connie) Heaney, of West Middlesex; two sisters, Ann Badger and Mary Smith, both of New Castle; 10 grandchildren, Natalie (Bryan) Williams, Tiffany Bell, Justin Bell, Patrick (Jill) Heaney, Jennifer Heaney, Luke Heaney, Karl (Kaetlyn) Hermann, Amanda Hermann, Alan Hermann and Joseph McCollum; 6 Step grandchildren, Thomas (Angel) Valenta, Shawn (Tiffany) Valenta, Ann (Craig) Marshall, Amy Williams, Laura Williams and Crystal (Tim) Christmas; along with 12 great grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday (4-4-17) in the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 111 W. Falls St.

Funeral service will follow at 6:00 p.m. conducted by Deacon John J. Carran.

Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Bedford Lions Club.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.