Joseph Michael Horkulic, Jr. of Toronto passed away Saturday January 31, 2026 at the Trinity Medical Center West Steubenville.

He was born April 16,1962 in Steubenville the son of the late Joseph M. Horkulic, Sr. and Jacqueline V. (Tice) Horkulic. Also preceded in death by his brothers David and Gail Grose and Jeffrey and John Horkulic.

Joseph was a former member of the St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church of Toronto; was a graduate of Steubenville High School; loved riding his Harley and working on dirt bikes and selling them. Joe loved his cats, especially Cootsie.

His family that survives includes his wife of 24 years Deborah Lynn (Six) Horkulic whom he married April 20, 2001; sons, Jeremiah Horkulic and significant other Jamie Tharp, and Joseph M. Horkulic, III; daughter, Jessica Horkulic and sister, Susan (Horkulic) Long and husband Charles, sister-in-law, Rebecca (Six) Horkulic and nephew Benjerman Horkulic.

Friends and family will gather for visitation from 11 AM to 2 PM Friday February 6th at the Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto. Following visitation, a funeral service will be held at 2 PM with the Very Reverend David A. Bosnich officiating. Interment will follow at the Toronto Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in memory of Joseph may be directed to the St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church, 814 N. 5th Street, Toronto, OH 43964