Joseph Richard Truchan of West Middlesex passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, April 2, 2017.  He was 25.

Joseph was born August 21, 1991, in Sharon, a son of Joseph Henry and Debra Ann (Kessler) Truchan.  He was a 2010 alumnus of West Middlesex High School and a 2012 graduate of the New Castle School of Trades.  Joe was a CDL driver and crane operator for Chambers Steel, Hermitage.  He was also a licensed auto mechanic, inspector and welder.  Joe was a member of the Sons of Italy Billiard League in Sharon. An outdoorsman, he was an avid fisherman, hunter and dirt bike enthusiast; and enjoyed spending time with his friends, particularly around a bonfire.

Surviving is his mother, Debra, with whom he made his home; a sister, Amanda Marie Truchan and her husband Bradley Tyus, Granbury, TX; and their children, Jenna and Austin; his maternal grandmother, Mary Ann Kessler, Youngstown, OH; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins, including Cody Truchan and Schuyler Roth, who were like brothers; and many close friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Kristen Lynn Truchan; a brother, Sean Bobbie; and his grandparents, Richard Kessler; and Joseph and Donna Truchan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Calling hours will be from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017 , in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, in the funeral home.