Joseph Arthur Sokolowski, 65, of Mt. Pleasant passed away suddenly on Monday, March 16, 2026.  He was born on August 27, 1960, in Wheeling WV, the son of Clarima (Shrader) and the late Joseph C. Sokolowski.

Joe was a 1978 graduate of Martins Ferry High School and a 1980 graduate of Hobart Welding Collage.  After school, he worked 18 years at the former Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation and 19 years at Ohio Coatings Plant.  He was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Church.  Joe was an avid outdoorsman.  He loved to hunt, fish, trap, and coach little league baseball as hobbies.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph C. Sokolowski in 2019.

Surviving is his loving mother, Clarima Sokolowski of Clinton, a sister, Marilyn Coyne (Brian) of Sunset Heights, twin brothers, Ken (Pattie) of Palmerton, PA, and Kevin (Sue) of Clinton, along with nephew, Colin. His fiancée, best friend and love, Diane Sherrets at home.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public visitation, and all services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second St., Dillonvale, OH 43917.

To leave online condolences, please visit www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com

Deer Hunter's Prayer

Worked hard all my life

The outdoors is where I will always be.

Many memories I will cherish for I was free.

Getting up early to see the sun rise

trying to outsmart that buck who is truly wise.

Sitting in my tree stand or having a quiet lunch

It's these times I will miss so much.

Most people will never truly value what we hunters see

These memories will always stay with me.

I will leave this place leaving nothing to chance I will

hunt and fish, every day,

For it was God's plan for me to join him.

Don't cry or feel sad for me.

I will be the one flying up in the sky for you all to see…