Joseph G. Grablick, 67, formerly of Wyoming, passed away on April 6, 2026 in Little River, SC.

He was born in Pittston, a son of the late Sylvester J. and Mary Donahue Grablick. Joe was a 1977 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Bloomsburg University in 1981. While attending Bloomsburg University, he was a member of the Zeta Psi Fraternity. Early in life, Joe worked for the family business, Grablick’s Dairy and Ice Cream. Following graduation from college, he was self-employed as a representative at Aflac, All Staffing and Nationwide Insurance.

Joe’s lifetime dream came true when he moved to Little River, SC and was able to golf with his friends on Thursdays. Joe’s golf buddies referred to him as “Joey 2-shoes” – a nick name he adored. He was a member of the Officer’s Club, Little River, SC; the Surfside Moose Lodge Post 2351, Surfside, SC; the Sons of the American Legion Post 186, Little River, SC, and Bay Tree III Board of Directors, Little River SC. He was also a member of the Henry Club, Plains, the Swoyersville Kiwanis Club and BNI Global Networking.

Most of all, Joe loved spending time with his wife and family and friends and enjoyed making his homemade “Grablick’s Ice Cream” for them. He was a loving husband, and great father, grandfather and uncle. He loved his dogs and will always be remembered for his boisterous laugh, which will be missed by many.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Lori Ney Grablick and by his children, Michael B. Grablick and his wife, Jessica, Lexington Park, MD and Meg Grablick, Brooklyn, NY; grandchildren, Matthew, David, Christopher and Madison Grablick; great granddaughter, Presleigh Grablick. He is also survived by his brothers, Michael Grablick and his wife, Mary, Macungie and Paul Grablick, Forty Fort; sister-in-law, Judith Brokenshire, Swoyersville and sister-in-law, Jane Aritz and her husband, Attorney Frank Aritz Sr., Swoyersville; and by his numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 12 noon to 2pm at the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Kind Keeper Animal Rescue at kindkeeper.org – in Joe’s memory in the comment section OR a contribution to: Kind Keeper, 1500 LD Drive, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

To send a condolence, please visit Joe’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.