Joseph T. Blumling, 60, of Aliquippa, passed away surrounded by those he loved on June 14th, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, after a brave battle with Pancreatic cancer.
He was born on August 29th, 1964, a son of the late Charles A. Blumling and Anna May (Herbert) Blumling of Robinson Township. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert, Theresa, and Pearl Blumling. He was the youngest of his mother’s 11 children. He is survived by his wife, Brianne (Matejka) Blumling and his two children that he was exceptionally proud of, Spencer and Abigail. He will also be forever missed by his siblings: Pauline Wetzel, Marilyn Gausto, Nicholas Blumling, Charles “Chuck” Blumling, Charlotte Easley, John Blumling and Anna Lynn Teyssier. He is also survived by hundreds of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and his extended family. Joseph was loved deeply by his Goddaughter and niece, Beckey (Blumling) Cox, and her children, Helena and DJ, who loved to shower Uncle Wizard with hugs and he would shower them back with tickles.
Joseph greatly loved his large family and sharing stories of past gatherings, and thrilling rides was a favorite topic. After school, he joined the Army and spent time serving in Germany and Georgia. He retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a Derrick Boat Operator after many years of welding on land and underwater.
He touched the lives of so many with his sense of humor, warmth, and outgoing nature. He loved taking his Harley out riding, Steeler Sundays, and numerous outdoor activities including hunting and fishing trips. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his circle of friends, in the mountains, on the river, or having a Captain at Club Ed.
A visitation will be held at Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, on Friday, June 20th from 5-8 p.m. A celebration of life will follow on Saturday, June 21st starting at 11 a.m. with lunch at 12:30 p.m. at The Fez, 2312 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa where everyone will toast to a life well lived, though cut too short. His memory and laugh, will forever live in everyone’s hearts. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Cancer Society.