David Joseph Obituary

David Eugene Joseph

David Eugene Joseph, 74, formerly of Tiffin and currently of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, March 17, 2023, at Northside Hospital Forsyth, Cumming, Georgia.

He was born Sept. 13, 1948, in Tiffin, to Eugene B. and Alice L. (Feurer) Joseph. He married Svitlana "Lana" Bakhmutova on June 19, 1999, and she survives.

He is also survived by his son, Mark F. (Nikki) Joseph of Alpharetta, Georgia; daughters, Jennifer A. (Jonathan Burden) Joseph of Brooklyn, New York, and Katerina E. Joseph of Alpharetta, Georgia; brother, Dennis J. (Bunny) Joseph of Tiffin; three grandchildren, Claudia Joseph of Alpharetta, Georgia, Ophelia Burden of Brooklyn, New York, and Florence Burden of Brooklyn, New York; and brother-in-law, Tim Hafley of Fremont.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Dianne Hafley.

David graduated from Tiffin Calvert High School and The University of Dayton with a master's degree. After being a very early computer pioneer in the 1970s, David worked in the healthcare software industry for over three decades. The software programs that he built will help care for millions of patients for many years to come. David's work colleagues will remember him as a hard worker with all of the answers and at the same time, being a bit of a prankster, always ready to share a good laugh.

David was always a supportive father. He supported his daughter, Jennifer, on her move to start a career in New York City, somehow agreeing to buy a drum set for his then teenage son, Mark, to suffer through the noise for about three years, and then supporting his daughter, Katerina, during her years of college studies.

With apologies to our fellow Ohio State Buckeye fans, David genuinely enjoyed watching University of Georgia Bulldogs football teams recently win two national championships, where two of his children are alums.

Even though David lived away from Tiffin for many years, he always had Tiffin close to his heart. He enjoyed visiting the town or getting letters or photos from family in the area. David was never happier than when he could spend time with his dearest sister, Dianne, or share a joke with his beloved brother, Dennis. It is with pleasure that his family can lay him to rest in his cherished place of birth.

Mass of Christian burial be 12 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Anthony Coci officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Seneca County.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.