McCloskey

Joseph Grant McCloskey, 89, of Chicora, Oakland Township, a retired director of Butler County Children and Youth Services, passed away peacefully at home in the company of his family early Saturday morning, Nov. 1, 2025.

Joseph was born in Petrolia on April 24, 1936. He was the son of the late Grant and Helen Schneider McCloskey.

He was a 1956 graduate of Fairview Township-Karns City High School. Joseph was a longtime member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in the village of North Oakland and also attended St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Emlenton.

He served in the U.S. Army’s 42nd Armored Division during the Vietnam era. He graduated from Duquesne University with a Master of Social Work and from Clarion University with minors in English and history. Joe had a 40-year distinguished career with Butler County Children and Youth Services and retired as the director. Joe enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, woodworking and relaxing at his camp near Emlenton.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Evelyn M. Shultz McCloskey, whom he married at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Emlenton on Aug. 20, 1960. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Also surviving are two children, Helen Frances Bellucci, of Hermitage, and Michael J. McCloskey and his wife, Tina M., of Chicora; five grandchildren, Michelle Bellucci, Marc Bellucci, Matthew Bellucci, Madelyn McCloskey and Alex Scarborough; as well as a number of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Matthew G. and Robert T. McCloskey; two brothers, Robert and Thomas McCloskey; as well as a number of brothers-in-law.

MCCLOSKEY — Friends of Joseph Grant McCloskey, who died Saturday morning, Nov. 1, 2025, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora,

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 807 Chestnut St., Emlenton, with the Rev. David Foradori, church pastor, officiating.

Military honors will be accorded by the Chicora and Bradys Bend American Legion posts.

Interment will be at St. Michael Cemetery, Emlenton.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

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