Joseph O. Maxwell

J oseph O. Maxwell, 90, formerly of Coatesville, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010 at the Tel Hai Retirement Community of Honey Brook.  He was the widower of the late Gertrude Maxwell and the late Hazel Maxwell.

Born on Wednesday, June 2, 1920 in Coatesville, Pa., he was the son of the late Florence Stoner Maxwell and Cornelius Maxwell.   He was a graduate of Coatesville High School and Temple University, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Drawing and Blue Print Reading.

Joseph served honorably in the US Army during W.W.II with the 34th Infantry Div., and was awarded the Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts and the Combat Infantry Badge.

He was employed at GO Carlson in Coatesville for 41 years as the Superintendent of the Viaduct Plant, retiring 28 years ago.  He was a life member of both the Thorndale and Gap Fire Companies; and a member of the Brandywine - Goddard Lodge #383 F&AM of Coatesville.

He belonged to the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church of Atglen.

He is survived by two children: Jo Ann Price, wife of Will, of Berwyn and J. Alan Maxwell, husband of Vicki, of Atglen; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and two stepchildren, Richard Elam of Norwich, New York and Dr. Kenneth Elam of Seattle, WA; and his ex-wife, Lillian B. Moore of Pomeroy Heights.

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg. Interment will be private at the  Penningtonville Presbyterian Cemetery of Atglen.  Family and friends are invited to also attend the viewing, which will be held at the Funeral Home from 1 until 2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, PO Box 282, Atglen, PA 19310.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com