Joseph 'Joe' Howard Lynch, 70, of Pickerington, OH, passed away on Sept. 6, 2024. Joe was born Feb. 16, in Pittsburgh, PA to Marguerite H. (Pfalzgarff) and Nelson C. Lynch. Joe lived in Perry, Ohio for 35 years before moving to Pickerington Ohio. He was a graduate of West Mifflin High School in PA and later Tiffin University. He prioritized education and among his proudest achievements was supporting all of his children in earning college degrees. Joe met the love of his life, Robin Lynn Filer, at 17 years old while working at Murphy Mart. They married in 1975 beginning their eternal adventure together. Together they built a family that was his greatest source of joy. Joe loved and served others throughout his life as a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Joe was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in many capacities including bishoprics, youth group leader, and as a Seventy. Professionally, Joe was successful in several capacities, most notably spending 30 years as a member of the Health Physics/Radiation Protection department at the Perry Nuclear Plant. He retired in 2017 to enjoy traveling with Robin and visiting his beloved grandchildren. Joe loved his family, friends, and dogs. He enjoyed attending Cleveland baseball games, '60s music, traveling, and watching science fiction movies/TV. He came from a long line of Master Carpenters and honed his skills from working with his father. Joe enjoyed building everything from beds and bookshelves to a multi-room addition to the family home in Perry. He is survived by his wife, Robin; children, Danielle & Matthew Bender, Greg & Cortney Lynch, Bethany Lynch, Michael & Jamie Lynch; grandchildren, Isabelle, Addie, Emma, Caroline, Joseph, Charlotte, and Lucy; as well as his sister, Peggy Gray. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph; parents, brother and sister-in-law, Robert & Patty Lynch, and sister, Marion Beal. A viewing will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 13 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 210 Old Clairton Road, Clairton, PA 15025. Funeral services will be held at noon on September 14th at the same location. Burial following at Round Hill Cemetery 2131 Church Rd. Elizabeth, Pa 15037. Arrangements by the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township (412)-751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GibertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com