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Joseph G.
Karb
Feb 21, 1939 — Oct 15, 2025
Joseph G. Karb
Feb. 21, 1939 – Oct. 15, 2025
Of Lancaster, N.Y. Beloved husband of Ann (nee McTighe); devoted father of Michael (Becky), David and Paul Karb; loving grandfather of Matthew, Michaela and Braeden Karb; son of the late Joseph Karb, Sr. and Dolores (Karb) Klosterman; brother of David (Jerri) Karb and Judith Schneider; brother-in-law of the late Thomas and Robert McTighe; survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Joe was a graduate of Kensington High School, Bryant & Stratton and the University of Buffalo; spent many years as a Controller in the retail industry, and was a retiree of Blue Cross of WNY. An avid Yankees fan, he spent many years coaching Little League baseball teams. His love of music inspired him to create compilations of songs on CDs as a hobby, which he enjoyed sharing with his friends. The family will receive friends at the Wendel & Loecher Funeral Home, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, from 12 to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 19. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 1 St. Mary's Hill, Lancaster, at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 20 (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated.
Sunday
Wendel & Loecher Funeral Home
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Monday
St. Mary of the Assumption Church
Starts at 10:30 am
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