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)
I was so sorry to hear about Josh I’ve been praying for all of you. May God give you some comfort during this difficult time. Love to you and your family.
Toni Lueken
Josh, I’ve only met you a a few times and know you best through your mother. She loved you with all her heart. One proud momma!. As a dear friend of your family, my condolences go out to you. I wish you peace .
Lord God bless you, Josh
Lisa Obermeyer
Josh will be forever missed. There’s a lot of fond memories that I could write pages and pages of, but won’t for the sake of time and space lol
I love you brother. Josh’s memories will live on and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, amen!
Hello, my name is Joshua O’Hara as well. I’ve recently came across this information while searching for my name on the internet, and I felt compelled to reach out. I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt prayers and condolences and wishing the family peace and comfort in the days ahead.
This is really special of you to send your condolences. Josh was a good man and with your response, proves you are as well. Thank you.
Josh was a friend everyone wanted, he was a good ear a good talker. We shared a lot of 1205 at poor Richard’s. All the times we were out drinking we laughed bullshit. Many nights. Not once did we get angry with each. At the end of the night we would give each other a hug and head home. He was more then a friend we were like brother but without the fighting. Cindy him mom would bar tender at poor rich she would always take care of us. She was always someone special to me. I know you’re hurting. My son been gone almost eight years. I still have tears for him. I can’t say goodbye Josh. Cause you will always be in my heart brother. See soon brother.