In Memory of

Class of 1978
Jul 03, 1959 - Apr 16, 2026

On Thursday, April 16, 2026 Dr. Joseph Thaddeus “Doc” Cunningham of Saxonburg, PA, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Our Lord, Jesus, at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Catherine Cunningham and Mark Wiser in Shippenville, PA. Dr. Cunningham was a respected educator, having devoted his career to the Butler County Vocational Technical School. He served as a teacher and principal before becoming the executive director, a role he held with distinction for 16 years. In addition to his work there, he also contributed to the academic community as an adjunct faculty member at Butler County Community College, where he influenced many students with his passion for learning and teaching. Joseph was preceded in death by his loving parents, Joseph and Alice Cunningham. He leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication through his surviving family: three beloved daughters with Marianne Cunningham, Colleen (Jason) Abel of Culpeper, VA, Emily (Adam) Lucas of Pittsburgh, PA, and Anna (Alex) Campbell of Pittsburgh, PA. His cherished brother, John Cunningham of Pittsburgh, and sister, Dr. Catherine Cunningham and husband Mark Wiser of Shippenville, remain to honor his memory, along with his nephews Timothy (Jayda) Cunningham of Pittsburgh and Ryan Clark of Shippenville. He is also survived by seven treasured grandchildren, Connor, Gunner, Eleanor, Jude, Rose, Isaac, and Desmond. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Holy Sepulcher Church in Butler at a later date. Inurnment will be at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in McMurray, PA. Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude’s Hospital or the Clarion Forest VNA Hospice, reflecting Joseph’s enduring compassion and generosity.