July 23, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Joe. I knew him only briefly, but he shared a cup of kindness with me on numerous occasions and I was able to share Moravian Sugarcake along with kindness toward him.
Joe was such a character and a most notable one at the City Center YMCA. I am blessed to have known him and to learn from his diligent commitment to fitness. If ever I am tempted to slack, I need only remember the consistent role model I saw in Joe.
May he rest joyfully and peacefully and may the whole family do the same.
Blessings indeed,
Donna

June 19, 2023

I have known Joe since I was about 4 or 5 years old.  He and my dad, Bob Doersom, were the best of friends.  They shared a friendship that lasted a lifetime. I remember when we lived on Blue Ridge Dr in Quaker Hills and also at 929 Fremont St, Joe would always swing by on Sunday afternoon’s with two quarts of Ballantine beer.  One for him.  One for my dad.  Their “liquid” sustenance for the hike in the country they most surely would be going on. When they weren’t walking, they were usually lifting weights, or making a trip to the famous York Barbell Club.  I went with them sometimes.  I remember riding in Joe’s dark green Ford with the white hardtop.  Funny, those little innuances we recall.  Like any kid “back in the day” me and my buddies enjoyed “playing Army” in our neighborhood.  With Joe being a former Marine he offered to dress up my plastic helmet with official USMC camoflage. Of course I was ecstatic about the possibilities.  So, I stopped by his and his wife Doris’s apartment on St Joseph Street on my way home from school one day.  Joe had some camoflage material waiting for me.  Grinning from ear to ear, I took my plastic helmet, and the material Joe gave me, to my grandmother. She cut the material to fit my helmet and also added elastic to the material giving it an “official” snug fit.  So, I had a really cool USMC camoflage helmet that was the envy of all my buddies.  THANKS JOE!!!  When my dad was near the end of his life, Joe went to visit him everyday at Hospice before he passed.  Just watching the two of them interact, and laugh together, you could sense they really loved each other and shared many memories. I was still on active duty in the Air Force at the time, so Joe and I enjoyed chatting about the military and world events.  He was very interested in hearing about the first Gulf War and how the Air Force “took it to Saddam Hussein” as he so aptly stated.  I last saw Joe at my dad’s funeral in January 2006.  And I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with him again.  Always one with the quick wit, Joe saw my dad’s urn in the back of the church before the Mass, and seeing me, he came over and said with a twinkle in his eyes, “So, is that all that’s left of your dad?”  I smiled at him and said, “He’s not here anyway, Joe”.  Joe smiled and said, “You’re right, he’s up in heaven having a beer.”  Well, now together again, I know Joe and my dad are drinking a brew together and reminiscing about their “good ole days.”  REST EASY JOE!  You were a very unique guy!  Thanks for the memories!  My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to Lori and the entire Hauck family.  GOD BLESS YOU ALL. 
Steve Doersom

June 16, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to the family in the loss of their father. Condolences are extended also to Glenda. I know that Joe was loved by all and will be missed. Prior to covid a group of us met every morning at Park City where we sat for a few hours and usually discussed the worlds problems. Although there were different opinions we all enjoyed our thoughts about what was wrong and  how to solve the issues. We looked forward to our daily meetings. Joe and I discussed military history many times. I will miss being able to talk with him again. I have lost a great friend. May he rest in peace.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   L. E. ” Gene ” Keller

June 15, 2023

It was so nice to be able to attend the viewing today, for Joe and to meet his family. I was part of the old weight room crew, at the old YMCA, on North Queen Street. Joe and the other men I met there, had a very significant impact on my life. As I told young Joe at the viewing. “Your dad will never know the impact he had on those around him.” Wish I could talk to you one more time. 
Clint Probst

June 15, 2023

Lori and family,  Please accept our condolences in the loss of your father.  Losing a parent is one of life’s most difficult challenges; we wish you strength and peace.  Jim knew your dad from Park City; he was one of the guys who hung out together most week day mornings before Covid.  Our thoughts are with you and your family.  Emma & Jim Irvin

June 14, 2023

Our condolences and prayers to the entire family.  Uncle Joe will be miss by all!  Lacy, Kenny & Kennedy Brayboy

June 12, 2023

Our condolences and prayers for your family. Eliseo & Trish Cruz

June 11, 2023

Joe was one of the most dedicated, driven, motivated, and devoted individuals I have ever had the honor of knowing. I only met Joe about 14 months ago, but I saw him five days a week, at five in the morning. When I unlocked the front doors of the YMCA (five minutes early, at Joe’s request), the morning was only complete when I saw Joe’s car parked in its established spot. The slightly hunched, baseball cap-bearing figure of Joe would grow nearer, recognizable even on the darkest mornings. He was a staple of the greater Lancaster community, and, certainly, the keystone of our YMCA family. Joe was an active member of the Lancaster YMCA for 60+ years! The organization simply cannot be the same without him. I’ll miss our morning conversations. I’ll miss his boldly announced opinions. I’ll miss the citrus scent of his daily morning grapefruit, which he sliced with a borrowed pocketknife. I’ll miss hearing him grumble at the TV anchors while listening to the morning news. 
He and I had diametrical opinions on nearly every topic worth discussing. And yet, somehow, I relished our conversations each morning. Joe was not shy in making his viewpoint known. And he certainly would judge you when you made your own known, too. However, in a society so antagonistic and polarized, the respect Joe would pay to those with whom he disagreed was honorable. As a veteran, one could sense his deep admiration for his country and valued, greatly, one’s right to speak freely about their beliefs. He wanted to hear what others had to say, even if he disagreed. Joe welcomed candid conversation. He loved talking with others at the YMCA and would often lament that the gym was ‘quieter than back when the Y was on Queen Street.” He never missed an opportunity to follow up about a fellow Y-goers family or work. Joe depended on that comradery, but so did every he spoke to.
For the first two weeks of Joe’s absence when he was receiving treatment at LGH, his parking spot remained empty in the morning. Joe held such a crucial presence that even in his absence, his spirit was there. The very first day Joe did not show up for his daily workout, dozens of people came up to the front desk to voice their concern, asking if anyone had heard where he was. He will forever be remembered. May his spirit rest easy. I imagine, somewhere, Joe is still greeting a still, inky, early morning sky, full of eternally jovial strength, and going for a brisk run, lifting weights, as unstoppable as ever. Ashton

June 11, 2023

Our condolences and prayers for your family. Mark and Kathy Stevens

June 11, 2023

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
From Anna, Dominick and Serena DeRosa

June 11, 2023

Dear Joe Lori and Ursula: My condolences to all of you for your loss of your Father. I am sure he and Bob are up there having a deep conversation about our crazy world. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. MY PRAYERS TO YOU ALL. Bonnie Schlager

June 11, 2023

We send our heartfelt sympathy to you all at this sad time.  May God bless you and hold you close. Karen and Tom Wisniewski 

June 09, 2023

MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF A BROTHER MARINE.   MAY HE REST IN PEACE GUARDING THE GATES OF HEAVEN.    SEMPER FI   CPL KARL F. SCHUBERT