Joseph J. Gurns, Jr., age 62, of Bloomsburg passed away on Tuesday July 1, 2025, at his home.
Born in Columbus, Ohio on June 20, 1963, he was the son of the late Joseph J. Gurns, Sr. and Jane Y. (Carter) Gurns. He attended Northwest Area Highschool. He was employed at Spezialetti Construction for many years, and later worked for Pinnacle Roofing, Nanticoke before retiring.
Joseph enjoyed watching tv, especially Nascar. He loved baseball, his favorite team was the Phillies and was also an avid Denver Broncos fan. He loved spending time with his kids and attending Air Shows. He had the greatest sense of humor, he could make anyone laugh.
He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Chantel Hess and husband Ben, Berwick; sons, Brock Gurns, and girlfriend Angelina Burd, Nescopeck; Braedon Gurns and girlfriend Sarah Freeman, Mt. Carmel; and Ryker Gurns, Bloomsburg; wife, Miranda A. (Bankus) Gurns, Berwick; grandchildren; Westin, Neveah, Emmerson “Emmy” and Perri; sister, JoAnne Gurns and companion Wade Deska, Berwick; and brothers, John Gurns; Mike Gurns, NC; and Jeff Gurns; and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his good friend, Roseanne Simons.
Family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday July 7, 2025, at Heller Funeral Home LLC, 633 East Third Street, Nescopeck.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the funeral home to help defray final expenses.
Online messages of comfort for his family may be sent to condolences@HellerFuneralHomeLLC.com.