Joshua Ian David "Bug, Shorty" Short, 37, of Masury, a loving husband and father, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Josh was born June 3, 1983, in Youngstown, OH, a son of Dwight D. Short, Sr. and Janice M. (Zoblisien) Lombardi. He attended New Wilmington High School, where he played football for the hounds.

He was a passionate employee for Lindy Paving, New Galilee, New Castle. He was also a member of the Laborers Union #1058, Pittsburgh.

Josh was a man of many words and stories, some factual and some not. He had a natural talent and personality to make friends, no matter what the situation was. He will be remembered for his infectious smile and contagious laugh.

Family time was most important to Josh. He also loved the outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting, golfing or camping trips with his family. He also enjoyed grilling and smoking meat.

He is survived by his wife, the former Andrea Skube, whom he married September 22, 2012. Together they raised two daughters, Alexis Kirsch and Kylie Short; and a son, Bryson Short.

He is also survived by his mother, Janice Lombardi and her husband Joseph, of Sharon; his maternal grandmother, Patricia Zoblisien; five sisters, Eshawna Heaney and her husband Thomas, of Aliquippa, PA, Tammy Damron and her husband Basil, of New Castle, Tonya Brown and her husband Bobby, of New Castle, Tisha Armstrong and her husband Telly, of Farrell, and Autumn Short, of New Castle; a brother, Dwight D. Short, Jr., of New Castle; and three step-sisters, Falina Lombardi, Nikki Hallis and Tiffany Christ, all of Sharpsville.

Josh was preceded in death by his father; as well as his maternal grandfather, Thomas M. Zoblisien; and a step-brother, Joseph Lombardi.

Josh was truly a great man, whose impact will forever be felt by his family and friends. He was a selfless man, and his passing has left a hole that only he can fill. His ability to love, sacrifice, provide, support and forgive will forever be lessons to all that knew him.

Calling hours will be 11 am to 1 p.m. Saturday (02/27/2021) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.

Funeral service is private.