Joseph F. Porter III, 77, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away on May 20, 2026 at Trinity Medical Center West. Joseph was born on August 23, 1949 in Lexington, KY a son of the late Joseph F. Porter II & Helen Ellis Porter.

Joseph was a 1967 graduate of Steubenville High School. He began his career at Weirton Steel in 1970 as a Charger in the Hot mill until his retirement. Joseph was a member of the Weirton Steel 25-year club, First Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as a lay minister in his early years during the summers and a Big Red booster and season-ticket holder since 1983.

Joseph is preceded in death by his siblings Patricia Hancock, Thomas Joseph Porter, and Carroll Porter. He is survived by his sons Jeremy J. (Chelsea Clark) Porter and Joseph F. Porter IV, sister Kathy (Orben) Cyrus, brother Steven (Jessica) Porter, and grandchildren Tyler & Jordan Porter.

Per Joseph’s wishes, he will be cremated in the care of Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home with no services at this time. A memorial service will be held at First Westminster Presbyterian Church at a later date with Rev. Jason Elliott officiating.