Joseph A. (Mr. Oktoberfest) Maloy, 83. of Derry Died Thursday April 9, 2020. He was born June 1, 1936 in Peanut a son of the late John A. and Mary Shumaker Maloy.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his three brothers; John, Mike and George "Emmy" Maloy.
Joe was a US Army veteran. He had formerly worked for the Palo Alto Times newspaper as a printer in California and had retired from the US Postal Service. Other than family, Joe's love was music and entertaining, traveling the country with his accordian, music, wit and friendship. He loved being with people making life long friends every where he went and earning the title "MR. OKTOBERFEST." He recently had been performing at the Darlington Inn.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 57 years Delores J. Marinchak Maloy, his daughter Nicole Jamison (Joe) of Latrobe, his grandchildren Brady and Ava. Several nieces, nephews and friends.
According to Joe's wishes all services will be private.
McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry was in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.