Joseph F. Banco Sr., 77, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away September 14, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born May 1, 1943, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Joseph and Lydia (Matusek) Banco.

Joseph was the past President of Farm Fresh, Inc, and was the owner and operator of Sonny Boy restaurant in Bridgeport, OH.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wolfhurst.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Banco.

Joseph is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Sherian (Riba) Banco; son, Joseph (Paula) Banco Jr., of Mercer, PA; grandchildren, Dr. Kristen (John) Williams, Colin (Meghan) Banco, Kaylee Banco; great-grandchildren, Juliet Williams, Reese Williams, Leah Banco; and nephew, Richard Banco.

Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, a private visitation and private mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church will be held with interment at Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville, OH.

Arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, Bridgeport, OH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 68210 Neola Ave., Bridgeport, OH 43912.

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