Joseph Henry Hassinger

Joseph Henry Hassinger, 94, of Belleville and formerly of McClure, entered the Church triumphant on December 18, 2023, at Valley View Haven.

Born Nov. 7, 1929, in West Beaver Township, McClure, he was the son of the late Palmer L. and Mary E. E. Hassinger.  On April 8, 1950, he married the love of his lifetime, Gladys L. (Snyder) Hassinger, who survives, and in April 2024, they would have celebrated 74 years of marriage.  Together, they raised three sons, two surviving.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by son and daughter-in-law, Joseph H. Jr. and Marlene (Kline) Hassinger.

In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by: sons, Jess Alan Hassinger and wife, Judy A. (Pannell), of Camden, Del., and James L. Hassinger and wife, Jill M. (Reed), of Quarryville; four grandchildren, Heather A. (Tim) Arnold, Jessica C. Hassinger, Craigery J. (Kelsey) Hassinger, and Jarrett L. (Brianna) Hassinger; step-grandchildren, Sherri Kohler and Paige Henry; and five great-grandchildren, Rayanne Perry, Elloise and Lucille Hassinger, and Violet and Xavier Arnold.

He was a graduate of McClure High School, Class of 1947.

Joe was a lifelong cattle and dairy farmer, owning and operating Ridgeview Farm Ayrshires and later, Hass Mead Farm Holsteins.  During these years, he was active in the PA Young Farmers and served as a delegate with the former Atlantic Dairy Cooperative.  For many years, he assisted with the Beaver Fair Dairy Show.  After selling the last herd, Joe worked for the Agricultural Statistics Service where he excelled in gaining the trust of the farmers he was asked to survey.

Joe was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in McClure.  He was a past member and Chief of the McClure Volunteer Fire Company and served for many years as the Mayor of McClure Borough.  He was also a member of the Lewistown Moose and Pheasants Forever.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and hunting with the Hind Hunters of McClure.

A memorial service is being planned at Trinity Lutheran Church, with details to be announced at a later time.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joe’s memory to Trinity Lutheran Church, 6 West Specht Street, McClure, PA 17841, or to McClure Volunteer Fire Company, 49 West Specht Street, McClure, PA 17841.

Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, 200 North Main Street, Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements. 

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