My condolences to Josh's family. I first met Josh when I started at Teresa’s pizza. He was a hell of guy, a great worker and After countless long days and nights at the shop we became great friends. Playing with bosco outside the shop when we were slow or just chillen in the back of the rav4 choppin it up. Josh was my guy, wether I needed someone to rant to or to give me a lift home he was always there, and always there to call me even after our 10 hour shift together just to keep it real. Feeling real upset cuz I never got to actually say bye, always ran into eachother after I left the shop and wish I got another chance to stop in and see him. Josh man you were always a good dude to me and I have thought about you! Hearing about your passing like this brought me sadness no doubt, I’ll never forget you brother !

I worked with Josh at Teresa’s pizza. I was saddened when I heard of his passing. He was always so nice to me and always wanted to help out where he could. He always told me funny stories about his past and about at work. And he always spoke about his daughter. He would always  bring Bosco up to work to say hi to all of us!! Keeping his family in my thoughts. 

Josh was a self proclaimed “asshole” and “ curmudgeon”. But to know him, you’ll know his heart and how loving and caring he was. He’d from time to time come in my room and say “you know I love you, right” and give me a hug. I will treasure those moments. I miss our bantering with one another, dancing, listening to our favorite songs together, to his stories that always cracked me up and had me wonder how he’d come up with these things or be in those situations. He had a hilarious way of telling his stories. He’d defend me to the end and always no matter what always had my back. Happy birthday today July 3rd. to my best friend ever, Joshy Bear. I love you!

Thanksgiving…best one!

Josh and I having a good night together

Just Joshua Bear

Dad and Josh enjoying a summer day

Josh’s new Tonka Truck

Christmas Eve

Josh was my annoying neighbor across the street, he embarrassed me on my first day of school..... then somehow he became my best friend, We would hang out together, I would always be his voice of reason when he was down..... Somehow we fell in love, then I moved to Florida our senior year and we decided to stay together. I eventually moved back to Ohio and we were together for 17 years and friends for 25..... 2 amazing kids later..... Although we weren’t together I still loved him very much... We are devastated at his loss but I know he is in a safe place and will watch over us.

I worked with Josh at Lang’s Marathon for about 7 years from 2006-2014ish. He was one of my first co workers at my first job. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. Josh and I had many inside jokes and we shared many laughs working together. I always looked forward to seeing him. He always had a funny story or comment to make. I still think about the things he used to say to this day. Spending so much time around Josh, I got to know the real caring person Josh was and I am glad for that. He most certainly had some great qualities. He was always kind to me, so the least I can do is post in his memory. I know he would have done the same for me. Josh will be missed. Rest In Peace my friend.

It will never be hard to remember Josh and his unique personality. He had an answer for everything and a nickname for everybody. But deep down, he had a caring, good heart.
We need to believe that he will Rest In Peace because that is what he deserves.
Josh did care. Despite his faults, he absolutely cared about the people important in his life.
His passing gives us all an opportunity to remember the good things about him that he wouldn’t always let us do in person.
With Sympathies,
His Lang’s Marathon Family

Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to Josh’s family and friends, especially to Kayla and Dominick. I remember Josh as one who truly loved his children and his family. May he Rest In Peace and those that loved him most can find comfort. So very sorry for your loss 🙏

My brother was my best friend, I’m in agony knowing he won’t be in my life. I love you with all my heart Joshua Bear 😫