Joseph P. 'Josie Desmond' Vanord of 360 S. Irvine Ave. Sharon, PA. passed away at 12:41 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010 in his residence. He was 46.

Mr. Vanord was born in Sharon, Pa on February 25, 1964, a son of Jack Vanord and Rosemary Keifer.

He graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's degree in Cosmetology.

Joseph was of the Christian faith. He was a female impersonator and went by the stage name of Josie Desmond. Most of all he loved spending time with his friends and family.

Survivors include: his father, Jack Vanord Pensacola, FL, a niece Lydia Smith-Neely of Masury, OH; an aunt, Lillian Bayer, Hermitage, PA; a cousin, Michael Bayer of Sharon, PA; a lifelong friend, Duane Smitley of Masury, OH.

Besides his mother, Joseph was preceded in death by a grandmother, Kathryn Kiefer, an uncle, George Kiefer, and an aunt, Evelyn McQuilken.

Calling hours will be a half hour prior to the memorial service on Friday, July 30, 2010 in the gazebo at the top of Buhl Park

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the gazebo at the top of Buhl Park with Rev. Nora Smith of the Word of God Christian Fellowship Church, Canfield, OH.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army, 660 Fisher Hill Street Sharon, PA 16146-5802

Family and friends may send condolences online at www.mcgoniglefuneralhomeandcrematory.com