Joseph S. "Joe" Hollister, 78, of Mt. Joy Road, Mt. Joy, PA, passed away unexpectedly at Lancaster Regional Hospital on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was the husband of Elizabeth L. Becker Hollister and they would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on November 22nd. He was the son of the late Samuel E. and Anne Cantwell Hollister. Born in Fountain Springs, PA, he was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and a member of Mary Mother of the Church, Mt. Joy. He received the Red Rose Award on June 17, 1998 for his kindness and generous spirit. He loved to fish, hunt, was a boxer at one time, and was passionate about reading. He enjoyed history and was an excellent handyman, able to make a part for a part. He will be remembered for his selfless personality as he would help out anyone, often bringing someone home when their car broke down or offering his own car to someone. Though direct and tough, you knew where you stood with Joe, and his sense of humor and kindness will hold a special place in everyone's heart. Most of all, he loved his family. In addition to his wife, Elizabeth, he is survived by seven children, Anne Marie, wife of Jeffrey Witmer, Butler, TN, Joseph II, husband of Patricia A. Hollister, Conestoga, PA, Samuel E., husband of Jolynn M. Hollister, Lititz, PA, Michael S. Hollister, Conestoga, PA, Martin J., husband of Donna M. Hollister, Columbia, PA, Mary E., wife of Timothy R. Reilly, Willow Street, PA, and William F., husband of Terri L. Hollister, Washington Boro, PA; 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and two siblings, Robert M., husband of the late Carolyn Hollister, and Ann H., wife of the late Joseph Schreder, both of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by a great grand-daughter, Katie Mae. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial from St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 501 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. Pang S. Tcheou Celebrant. The family will receive friends at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Monday, November 23, 2015 from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Interment will take place at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in Joe's memory to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.