The demise of the American business tycoons has captivated the audiences’ attention toward Joe Hardy’s Daughter Maggie Hardy Magerko. This article discusses his daughter, family tree and death cause.

American businessman Joe Hard made several headlines after his demise on January 7, 2023, at 100.  

Joseph A. Hardy III, also known as Joe Hardy, was the founder and CEO of 84 Lumber Company and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.

Besides business, Joe served in World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a communications officer in the South Pacific.

The business tycoon declared his withdrawal from the race for Fayette County commissioner in the 2007 general election on Sunday, September 9, 2007, at a tailgate Party at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, ending his political career.

Who Is Joe Hardy’s Daughter Maggie Hardy Magerko?

Joe Hardy’s daughter is a multibillionaire American businesswoman; Maggie Hardy is the proprietor of 84 Lumber and the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.

The previous year, Maggie purchased a $16 million property in Boca Raton, Florida, and Forbes estimated her net worth at $1.4 billion in 2022.

In 1992, after 34 years of running the Company, Joe Hardy handed the daily responsibility of 84 Lumber to his daughter, Maggie Hardy Magerko (later Maggie Hardy Knox), who had served as Executive Vice President.

Later his Company continued to expand, opening its 400th store in 1997.

With Hardy Magerko as Leader, 84 Lumber began targeting construction customers and thus added a professional sales force, consisting of 450 new sales representatives, to the team. 

Magaret wed Peter J. Magerko, a former Marine and Pennsylvania State Police officer, in 1992. Together, they have one son. She started the divorce process in September 2017.

Explore Joe Hardy Family Tree 

Joseph Hardy’s son, Joe Jr., worked his way up the ranks and became Chief Operating Officer at 84 Lumber.

With his first wife Dorothy, Joe had five children, among them Maggie, now president of 84 Lumber.

The businessman, with his second wife Debra, has two daughters, Taylor and Paige.

Surprisingly, his third is Kristin Georgi, a salon team member at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Having agreed to a pre-nuptial and wedding contract, the wedding took place on May 5, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

On November 21, 2014, the Actor married Jodi Santella Williams. They have one son named JJ Alexander Hardy.

Joe Hardy’s Death Cause and Obituary

Joe passed away at his Farmington, Pennsylvania, home while holding a cigar and being comforted by his loving family while they sang Broadway show tunes.

The creator of 84 Lumber and the Nemacolin resort, Joy, passed away on January 7, 2023, on his 100th birthday, according to Amy Smiley, vice president of marketing at 84 Lumber, who confirmed the news to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4.

According to Beinhauer Funeral Home, Joe is survived by three stepsons, his second wife and his current wife.

At the Beinhauer Funeral Home in McMurray, visitors are welcome from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, from 2 to 4 pm, and from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday. On Thursday at 11 am, there will be a public service at Westminster Presbyterian Church, which full military honors will follow.

Non-family members are encouraged to donate to The Pennsylvania Classic Foundation or Habitat for Humanity in Joe’s honor.