Joseph A Hardy III

Joseph A. Hardy III passed away with his cigar in his hand, surrounded by his loving family singing Broadway show tunes to comfort him at his home in Farmington, PA. He was 100 years young. Joseph Alexander Hardy was born January 7, 1923 in Pittsburgh,. He attended the University of Pittsburgh as a part-time student during and earned a degree in Industrial Engineering. With childhood friend Ed Ryan, of Ryan Homes fame, and brothers Norman and Bob, Mr. Hardy started Green Hills Lumber. This business would grow and eventually become 84 Lumber. In 1985, he was named by the Forbes 400 as one of the wealthiest people in the world. The University of Pittsburgh elected him to the board of trustees in 1989. In 1987, Mr. Hardy purchased the land that would eventually become the site of Nemacolin Resort in Farmington, PA. Hardy brought the PGA Tour as Nemacolin was the site of the 84 Lumber Classic for four years. In 2017, Hardy founded the real estate development firm, Hardy World, LLC. focused on the development of urban infill projects and industrial properties. Hardy was a partner in the meadows Racetrack in Meadowlands, PA for ten years. He also served as vice chairman for Fayette County board of commissioners Even after Hardy handed over control of 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Resort to his daughter Maggie Hardy, his vision continued to inspire both businesses. Surviving Hardy are eight children: Joseph A. Hardy IV, of McMurray, PA, Paul Hardy of Bel Air, MD, Robin Hardy Freed of Boca Raton, FL, Katherine Hardy Drake of Plain City, OH, Margaret Hardy of Belle Vernon, PA, Paige Hardy Enriquez of Melbourne, FL and Taylor Hardy of Pittsburgh, PA; and JJ Hardy of Farmington, PA. Also surviving him are 15 grandchildren, Alex Hardy, Laura Eichorn, Todd Hardy, Norman Hardy, Steven Hardy, Jennifer Fike, Rebecca Roberto, Meghan Wyatt, Robyn Coady, Sarah McClain, Ben Drake, Devin Drake, and PJ Magerko-Liquorice, Sophia Enriquez and Liam Enriquez as well as 18 great-grandchildren. Surviving him are his three stepsons, Logan Williams of Uniontown, PA, Lloyd Williams of Uniontown, PA, Austin Hardy of Farmington, PA. Hardy had two brothers, Robert Hardy and Norman Hardy, who are both deceased. Hardy was preceded in death by his first wife, Dottie. He is survived by his second wife, Debbie Maley Hardy, and his current wife, Jodi Hardy.