Joseph Lynch

Joseph “Joe” Howard Lynch age 70, of Pickerington Ohio passed away on September 6th 2024. Joe was born February 16th in Pittsburgh, PA to Marguerite H. (Pfalzgarff) and Nelson C. Lynch. Joe lived in Perry, Ohio for 35 years before moving to Pickerington Ohio. He was a graduate of West Mifflin High School in PA and later Tiffin University. He prioritized education and among his proudest achievements was supporting all of his children in earning college degrees. Joe met the love of his life, Robin Lynn Filer, at 17 years old while working at Murphy Mart. They married in 1975 beginning their eternal adventure together. Together they built a family that was his greatest source of joy. Joe loved and served others throughout his life as a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. Joe was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints serving in many capacities including bishoprics, youth group leader, and as a Seventy. Professionally Joe was successful in several capacities, most notably spending 30 years as a member of Health Physics/Radiation Protection department at the Perry Nuclear Plant. He retired in 2017 to enjoy traveling with Robin and visiting his beloved grandchildren. Joe loved his family, friends, and dogs. He enjoyed attending Cleveland baseball games, 60’s music, traveling, and watching science fiction movies/tv. He came from a long line of Master Carpenters and honed his skill from working with his own father. Joe enjoyed building everything from beds and bookshelves to a multi room addition on the family home in Perry. He is survived by his wife Robin, children Danielle & Matthew Bender, Greg & Cortney Lynch, Bethany Lynch, Michael & Jamie Lynch, grandchildren Isabelle, Addie, Emma, Caroline, Joseph, Charlotte, & Lucy as well as his sister Peggy Gray. He is preceded in death by his son Joseph, parents, brother and sister-in-law Robert & Patty Lynch and sister Marion Beal. A viewing will be held September 13 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 210 Old Clairton Road, Clairton, PA 15025. Funeral services will be held September 14th at 12pm at the same location. Burial following at Round Hill Cemetery 2131 Church Rd. Elizabeth, Pa 15037. Arrangements by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GibertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com