Joseph "Joe" Schofield

Joe Schofield, 73, beloved and loving husband, father and soon-to-be grandfather, passed away on March 22, 2026. Joe was the son of the late A. Clayton Schofield and Mary Lawrence Schofield. Joe was the devoted husband of Betsy (Barto) Schofield for 46 years and father to sons Bill (Leah) Schofield of Warminster, PA and Chris (Kristy) Schofield of Maui, Hawaii. On March 28, 2026, Chris and Kristy became proud parents of a baby girl (Rosemary Jo). Joe was immensely proud of his sons and was deeply invested in their success and devoted to ensuring their happiness. Joe was a 1970 graduate of Bowie High School. After graduation from high school, Joe served in the Air Force from 1970-1974. He graduated from University of Maryland and went on to receive a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from George Washington University. His career spanned 33 years in various capacities in hospital administration including the Veterans Administration Hospital, Washington, D.C.; Columbia Hospital for Women, Washington, D.C.; University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore; Upper Chesapeake Health, Bel Air, MD; Jeanes Hospital, Philadelphia; Mendocino Coast District Hospital, Fort Bragg, CA; and Prime Healthcare System Hospitals, Philadelphia. Joe was a man of sharp wit and generosity. He had eclectic musical tastes and was a connoisseur of many bands. He loved to play sports, especially golf, softball and basketball and was a die-hard and avid Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies and 76ers fan. Joe had the opportunity of being a Marshal at the U.S. Open and other golf events. He coached both his sons in basketball and baseball. He was the organizer of the high school basketball program at South Bowie Boys and Girls Club, Bowie, MD. To know Joe was to love him and to be loved by him. Surviving in addition to his wife and sons are a sister, Virginia Connelly and brothers: Clay, Steve, Jamie, and Pete. He was predeceased by one brother, Mark. A time to greet the family and share memories will be held in the summer (date to be announced later) at Mary Mother of the Church, Mount Joy, PA. Burial with full military honors will be held at Mount Joy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mount Joy Area Historical Society, 120 Fairview St., Mount Joy, PA 17552.

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Joseph "Joe" Schofield

July 19, 1952 - March 22, 2026