Joshua Wade O’Hara, 46 years old, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord at his place of residence on November 6th, 2025. Josh was born on December 19th, 1978 in Springfield, Missouri. Josh grew up in St. Louis, MO where he graduated from Marquette High School in 1997. Josh was an avid sports fanatic. He loved sports trivia and nailed it every time!! Josh enjoyed fishing, floating, camping and anything outdoors. But most importantly, Josh loved his family and friends.
Josh was a very hard worker and was extremely loved and respected. He spent the last 6 years with his amazing work family at PLZ Aeroscience Corporation. You could never describe Josh in just one word. Josh was family, a best friend, the best brother, loyal, honest, loving, caring, Hardcore (Ben lol), and just a big warm teddy bear. He touched everybody’s life. He will be forever loved and missed.
Josh was preceded to rest in peace by his Grandparents, Terry and Bev Owens and his Uncle Jeff Owens. He is survived by his Mom Cindy, Sister Tara, Step-Dad Jim, Nephew Matthew, Niece Hailey, Brother-in-law Jeff, “Father” Donovan and endless friends who loved him so much.
Services will be held for Josh on December 6th, 2025 at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church (4355 Butler Hill Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128). The Memorial Visitation will take place from 10am until the time of service at 11am. There will be a gathering for Josh at 1pm following the service at Poor Richards in Fenton (960 Brookwood Center, Fenton, MO 63026).
In lieu of flowers the family request any donations go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)