Obituary of Joseph C. Trout

Joseph C. Trout, 87, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 He was born at home in Hunker to the late Nelson and Margaret Thomas Trout. He graduated from Youngwood High School and upon graduation, entered the United States Navy. He had attended and graduated from the Chicago School of Engineering. Joe was a proud Naval Veteran of WWII, having served on the USS New Mexico in the South Pacific. He was privileged to be aboard ship in Tokyo Bay at the signing of the Unconditional Surrender of the Japanese Government. Joe operated a successful plastering business for over 50 years. He had also worked in local industries in his youth at Walworth and US Steel Irwin Works. He was employed for over 20 years by the Elliott Company of Jeannette, retiring in 1989. Joe was an avid hunter who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at their Bedford County cabin. Joe was a member and Past Treasurer of the Bridgeport Free Methodist Church. Surviving are his children-Claudia and husband John P. Wolfe of Selinsgrove, PA,and Linda Jo and husband Michael D. Paul of Greensburg, PA, a son- Roger D. and wife Diane Trout of Mt. Pleasant, Five grandchildren- Deanna and husband Derk Reed, Joey, Nathan , Lukas , and Elisa . Three Great Grandchildren-Darbee, Mitchell and Alayna.Three brothers- Rev. Meredith "Turtle" Trout and wife Betty, Clyde and wife Dee Trout, Terry and wife Kelly Trout. Also, a sister in law- Jackie Trout, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie Rhome Trout in 2006. Also, by his brothers- Galen, Nelson Jr. and wife Dolores, and Tom Trout. Two sisters- Rachel Tate and husband John and Sally Anderson and husband James. . Family and friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM at the Galone-Caruso Funeral Home, 204 Eagle St. Mt. Pleasant PA. Additional viewing will be held on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., the time of the service in the funeral home, with his brother, the Rev. Meredith Trout officiating. Interment will follow with military rites accorded by the American Legion Post 446 in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The funeral arrangements were handled under the direction of the Rhome Funeral Home Inc. 1209 Grand Blvd. Monessen