Joseph H. Baringer, 68 of Fredericktown (Deemston Boro.) passed away Saturday March 3, 2018 in the Washington Hospital.

          He was born May 14, 1949 in Waynesburg, PA a son of the late Joseph and Emma M. Gontko Baringer, Jr.

          Mr. Baringer was a 1968 graduate of Beth –Center High School.

          He retired in 2013 from Walmart, Belle Vernon after 15 years of service.

          Joe enjoyed playing games on his computer.

          On July 21, 1973 he married Connie Lee Shaffer who died November 9, 2012. They celebrated 39 years of marriage.

          Surviving are two daughters, Diana McVicker (Richard, Sr.) and Nicole Grace (Jacob) both of Fredericktown; four grandchildren, Orion Grace, Richard McVicker, Jr., Kelsey McVicker and Lia Grace; several nieces and nephews.

          Deceased in addition to his wife and parents is a sister Bonnie Lynn.

          Funeral services will be private and under the direction of the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA.