Joseph T. Woznitski. 80, of 717 Woodfield Dr. Lititz, Pa. passed away Saturday, May 10 surrounded by his family at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. Joe was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and was the son of the late Joseph Woznitski and Veronica (Dersavage) Woznitski. He was the husband of Josephine (Grosek) "Babe" Woznitski and this coming September they would have celebrated their 53 ^rd wedding anniversary.

Joe served in the US Navy and was a veteran of WWII. Following his service to his country Joe graduated from Wilkes College in Wilkes-Barre PA with a bachelor's degree. He was employed by Nestle Foods for 38 years holding various sales leadership roles during his tenure.

Woznitski had a passion for the outdoors. As a young man he raised champion field beagles and homing pigeons. Joe enjoyed fly-fishing, tennis and golf and was a 3 ^rd degree Knight of Columbus and a member of Knights of Columbus council #10827 of St. James Parish.

Surviving besides his wife is a son Harry A. Nobel and his wife April L. Nobel of La Grangeville, NY and 2 daughters, Sandra C. Woznitski of McLean, VA and Laura J. Woznitski of Greenwich, CT. In addition are three grandchildren, Tracy Ellis of Winter Springs FL, and Alyssa and Harrison Noble of LaGrangeville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Catholic Church 505 Woodcrest Dr. Lititz PA on Wednesday May 14 ^th at 11am with Rev. James O'Blaney as Celebrant. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30am until 11am. Joe's final resting place will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carverton, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Joe's memory may be sent to the The National Kidney Foundation 30 E. 33 ^rd St. New York NY 10016 or Hospice of Lancaster County PO Box 4125 Lancaster PA 17604. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel Lititz PA in charge of arrangements 717-560-5100.