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Joseph Olenik Obituary

Joseph John Olenik III 83, of Myrtle Beach SC, formerly of Dunkirk MD passed away on Tuesday September 30, 2025, at Conway medical center.

Joseph John Olenik III was born on June 19, 1942, in Windber PA to the late Joseph J. Olenik and Leona I. Gaye. He is also preceded in death by sisters Elizabeth Calise of Philadelphia PA and Susan Matta of State College PA.

Left to cherish Joseph's memory are his wife Kathy Olenik of Dunkirk MD, Daughter Tanya L. Canter of Edgewater MD; Son Jeffrey J. Olenik of Myrtle Beach SC; Granddaughters Megan Chapman and Madison Canter: Great grandson Hayden Chapman; Brother Charles Olenik Alum Bank PA; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph will truly be missed by his family and friends.

Joseph served proudly in the United States Army, Joseph had a love of the water, and you could often find him out on the water boating and fishing

There are no services currently scheduled

To view these details online or to offer words of comfort through the online guest book, visit www.burroughsfh.com

Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Service (843.651.1440) of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family with arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Post and Courier - Myrtle Beach on Oct. 6, 2025.

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