Joseph Patrick Kane

Joseph Patrick Kane, age 95 of Munhall, passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2026. Born on February 8, 1931, Joe grew up in Homestead / Munhall. He graduated with a teaching degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where he played football and wrestled. Before starting his teaching career, Joe proudly served in the United States Air Force. Joe then went on to a long and dedicated teaching and coaching career. He spent nearly 10 years teaching at Norwin High School, where he met his wife Janet, and also led a successful wrestling program. In 1972, he joined the staff at Steel Valley High School, where he continued coaching wrestling, as well as teaching drivers education and history for another 20 years. In his retirement, Joe enjoyed many rounds of golf, rooting on the Steelers, and watching westerns.

Joe is survived by his daughters Kathy Kane (Todd Harris) of Munhall, and Jennifer (Ed) Pretzel and grandchildren Ava and Jake of Fenton, MI, his brother Bob (Renee) and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Janet, of whom he was married to for 57 years, as well as his brothers Jack and Bill, and sister Eileen.

A celebration of Joseph’s life will be held on May 10, 2026, from 1-4pm at George Irvin Green Funeral Home and a Memorial Mass at 10am on Monday, May 11, 2026 at St.Therese Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alzheimers Association, in Joseph’s memory, due to the impact of the disease on his family.