Josephine Greenly Davis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Tel Hai on April 15, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished.
Josie shared 68 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Robert (Bob) Davis. Together, they built a life defined by partnership and adventure. Josie’s greatest pride was her family. Besides her husband Bob, she is survived by her three children: Wendy Yost, Michael Davis (Denise), and Gary Davis (Nikki); her three grandchildren, Sam Yost (Christy), Jordan Davis (Alex), and Jessie Davis; and her great-grandson, Aiden Yost.
She is also survived by her siblings: Judy Greenly, John Greenly, Jack Greenly (Deb), and Joanne Howe (Mick); Sister-in-Law Nancy Price (Joey), Carole Turner, many nieces and nephews; her many friends, and her dog Daisy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan Greenly and Ruth (Longenecker) Greenly; her brothers, Jerry Greenly and Jim Greenly; and her son-in-law, Don Yost.
Josie loved to sew. She operated her own business Specialty Sewing from her home while raising her children. She was a master seamstress, known for creating exquisite wedding gowns, including those worn by her daughter and both of her daughters-in-law. She also designed and made her own square dance outfits and matching shirts for Bob. Her creativity extended into her later years; during the pandemic, she meticulously crafted hundreds of quilt tops. Her artistic eye also earned her a prestigious Blue Ribbon at the Philadelphia Flower Show, where she collaborated with dear friends Tom and Linda Newlin to create a stunning miniature grist mill display.
Josie’s curiosity for the world allowed her to stand on the soil of all 50 U.S. states as well as 12 foreign countries. Closer to home, she and Bob spent 35 years as active members of the square dancing community, even serving on the National Square Dance Convention Committee.
Her love for the outdoors was evident in everything she did. Whether she was birding, hiking, or tending to her beautiful fish ponds, she found peace in nature. She loved to go camping. She was a dedicated member of the Glenmoore Garden Club, TOPS of Morgantown, and the M&M Ladies Group of Living God Lutheran Church. She also gave back to the community as a 4-H sewing leader.
An author of her own book, Random Thoughts, Josie shared stories of growing up in the 40s and 50s. When she wasn't writing or sewing, she could be found working on her wonderful dollhouse, playing board games, or simply enjoying the company of her loved ones.
A special thank you to the staff at Tel Hai for making Josie's final days as comfortable as possible.
Service Information
A celebration of Josie’s life will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, in the Chapel at Tel Hai, 3100 Tel Hai circle, Honey Brook, PA
• Visitation: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
• Funeral Service: 2:00 PM
• Reception: Light refreshments will be served immediately following the service.
A memorial contribution may be made in the memory of Josie for Living God Lutheran Church, 3200 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook PA 19344. 610-273-9383