Joseph J. Mihaliak, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He celebrated 65 years of marriage with his wife Teresa (Ziegler) Mihaliak on July 5, 2014. Joe was born in Coatesville to the late James and Victoria (Antolchek) Mihaliak.

Joe served 4 years in the US Navy as a Seaman First Class during WWII in the Pacific on board the USS Kearsage doing the work of a boatswains mate. He retired from Federal Mogul and then drove for Way Messenger Service. Joe was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 867. He was an avid Philadelphia Sports Fan.

In addition to his wife Teresa, Joe is survived by 6 children: William A. Mihaliak, Hallam, Constance A. Winters (Skip), Quarryville, Joseph J. Mihaliak, II, (Carol), Highspire, Brian J. Mihaliak (Dawn), East Petersburg, Cheryl L. Mihaliak, Lancaster, and Mark J. Mihaliak, Hendersonville, TN; and 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and his brother John Mihaliak, Coatesville. Joe was predeceased by his siblings Wendel Mihaliak, James Mihaliak, Mildred Tolbert and Agnes Jean Sturgis.

Many thanks to the staff at Lebanon VA Medical Center Hospice.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Monday, June 29, 2015, at 11 AM, with Rev. Daniel C. Mitzel as Celebrant. A viewing will take place 10 to 11 AM on Monday at the church. Interment with Military Honors in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602.