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1927-2024
Joseph Danko, 96, of Newell, passed Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Born Oct. 15, 1927, in East Liverpool, he was the son of the late George and Katrina Kokulas Danko.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, George Danko; sister, Mary Danko; sons-in-law, Harry Beaver and Ray Oxley.
Joe was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a boilermaker for many years. Joe formerly owned the Hilltop Drive in Theater where he was the first projectionist.
He was a member of the American Legion in Newell. Joe was a fun loving, deeply caring, and generous person. He loved his family and cherished being a father and grandfather.
Joe will be deeply missed by his daughters, Katherine Beaver and Jo Ann Danko Johnson; six grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
We will celebrate Joe's life Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 4 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel. Friends my visit with his family two hours prior to the service from 2 to 4 p.m. Military honors will be held before the service.
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