Joseph Martin “Smokey” Hornyak, 80, of Reedsville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, peacefully at home. He was born in Arthurdale, on July 4, 1941, a son of the late Mike and Madeline (Perkins) Hornyak.
Smokey was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a graduate of Valley High Class of 1960. He worked for 39 years at Matthews Bronze International. “Smokey” was a legend in Preston County for his sports abilities. He was an avid sports lover and played basketball, slow pitch softball and golf. Joe loved his family and all of his friends very much.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife and caregiver of 58 years, Helen Jo (Bartoletta) Hornyak; daughter, Stacy Gray, of Fairmont; granddaughter, Lindsay Gray; grandson, Nathan Gray; great-granddaughter, Mia; sister, Joyce Gilmore, of Gladesville; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Field Funeral Home in Masontown, from 4 p.m. until the 7 p.m. memorial service on Thursday, Dec. 30, with the Rev. Dr. David Spence officiating. The family would like to thank Larry Shaffer and his wife Patty for many years of friendship and helping them get through this rough time.
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