Dodd

William H. “Joe” Dodd, 79, of Grove City, a longtime Fairview resident, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, late Tuesday evening, March 24, 2026, at AHN Grove City Hospital.

William was born in Butler on April 4, 1946. He was the son of the late Howard and Catherine Stadnyk Dodd. Joe attended Fairview Township-Karns City High School. In his earlier years, he enjoyed trail riding on horseback, hunting, fishing, trips to the casino and, most especially, he enjoyed taking his family to the North Washington Rodeo.

Joe was the well-known and respected sexton and caretaker at Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia for many years. He was first employed at Pullman Standard in Butler and later worked in the maintenance department at Chicora Medical Center.

Joe enjoyed the company of his companion of many years, Irene K. Jones, who preceded him in death on Feb. 4, 2018.

Joe is survived by his son, Dale Dodd, and his wife, Candi, of Mercer; and his daughter, Tracy Pyle, and her husband, Dave, of Grove City. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Chance Hall, and his wife, Kendra, of Beebe, Ark., Dylan Dodd and his wife, Angela, of Mercer, Kaylin Farmer and her husband, Joe, of Butler, Jaxen Pyle and Lukas Pyle, both of Grove City; four great-grandchildren, Jadyn, Kendlyn, Madisyn and Langstyn; a sister, Kathy Mullen, and her husband, Paul, of Fredonia; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Dodd, of Karns City; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Pyle; a brother, Ronald “Butch” Dodd; and a sister and brother-in-law, Sheila and Bob Smith.

DODD — Friends of William H. “Joe” Dodd, who died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY, 128 Main St., Karns City. A funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dennis Barger, a longtime family friend and pastor of Scrubgrass Stone Church in Emlenton, officiating.

Interment will be in Bear Creek Cemetery.

Memorials contributions in Mr. Dodd’s name may be made to Bear Creek Cemetery, P.O. Box 142, Bruin, PA 16022.

To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.