Joseph A. Nehela, Sr.
Joseph A. Nehela, Sr, age 92, of Filbert, PA passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018.
He was born on April 26, 1926 in Filbert, PA, son of the late John and Suzanne (Mijok) Nehela.
Joseph was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church of Footedale, PA and a Veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army Air Force.
Joseph was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years: Evelyn B. (Miller) Nehela, Brother: John Nehela, 3 sisters: Mary Olsavsky, Anna Dunn, Sophia Patsko. He is survived by his 4 children: Susan Wence – Matthews, NC, Johanna A. Kara and husband Albert – Brownsville, PA, Joseph A. Nehela, Jr. and wife Robin – Filbert, PA, John A. Nehela and Trisha – Filbert, PA, Grandchildren: Jeffrey, Sandra, Lynda, Christina, Kevin, Brian, Bill, and Amy, 11 great-grandchildren, Sister-in-law: Patricia Cirino – OH.
Our family wishes to extend our gratitude to the staff of Sinclair Personal Care Home for their care and to all of the residents for their friendship. Also, our sincere appreciation to Amedisys Hospice for your care and compassion during a very difficult time.
Friends will be received in THE DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, 35 South Mill Street, New Salem, PA on Thursday, July 5th from 2-4 and 6-8PM and on Friday at a time to be announced. Interment will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery – Footedale, PA where full military rites will be accorded by Hopwood AMVETS Post #103.