Joseph Michael "Joe" Durish Jr., 44, of Patterson Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on August 5, 1981, in Beaver, PA, he was the son of Joseph Sr. and Sherri (Wade) Durish.

Joe graduated from Robert Morris University and ITT Technical Institute and worked as the manager of the Beaver Falls Water Pollution Control Plant.  He was a true Beaver Falls Tiger, a devoted father of his two girls, and enjoyed cheering on the Pitt Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of 9 years, Amanda (Wertz) Durish; two daughters, Norah and Willa; his parents-in-law, Richard (Nancy) Wertz; sisters-in-law, Jennifer Medvec, JoAnna (Eric) Borham, and Elizabeth (Dylan) Deatrich; maternal grandparents, Jack and Nancy Wade; nieces and nephews, Jullian and Alyssa Medvec, Ryan Luciani, Caleb and Lucas Swogger, McKenna, Brooks, and Beau Deatrich; as well as extended family and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Steven and Nora Durish; Uncles, Kenny Pander, Jerry Eicher, and Patsy Vitale; and a cousin, Jacob Kaskalavich.

Friends will be received for a memorial visitation on Tuesday, March 3 ^rd from 4PM until the time of memorial services at 7PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to One Day to Remember, https://givebutter.com/odtr