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 Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Footedale, Pa.
Joseph was 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; his parents; a brother, John Nehela; and three sisters, Mary Olsavsky, Anna Dunn and Sophia Patsko.
He is survived by his four children: Susan Wence of Matthews, North Carolina, Johanna A. Kara and husband Albert of Brownsville, Pa Joseph A. Nehela Jr. and wife Robin of Filbert, Pa. John A. Nehela and Trisha of Filbert, Pa.; grandchildren: Jeffrey, Sandra, Lynda, Christina, Kevin, Brian, Bill, Amy; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Cirino of Ohio.
Our family extends 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., today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m and Friday, July 6, 2018 until 9:30 a.m. when a Prayer Service will be held.
A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Footedale Worship Site, with Rev. Father William G. Berkey as Celebrant.
Interment follows in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Footedale, Pa., where Full Military Rites and Honors will be accorded by AMVETS Post 103.
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