Joseph Rebar

Joseph Rebar, 73, of Madison Twp. for the past 15 years, formerly of the Green Ridge section of Scranton, died Wednesday in Hospice Community Care, Dunmore. His wife of 46 years is the former Ethel "Pidge" Leitner.

Born in Olyphant, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mabel Kiernan Rebar. A graduate of Olyphant High School, he attended Bremerton College in Seattle. He served in the Navy as a petty officer 1st class in electronics and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He was on the USS Midway and the USS Bennington. Before retiring, he was employed for 32 years by Prudential Insurance Co., where he won many awards for his service. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church, Moscow; the American Legion, Post 327, Olyphant; and the Veterans of Foreign War, Post 5207, Daleville.

Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman and really enjoyed his many beagles. He also enjoyed golf and played until he became disabled. He loved poetry. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and was a loyal fan of the Philadelphia Phillies. He will be deeply missed by all the family and friends who had the privilege of knowing him.

Joe was attended by many doctors and the family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Madhava Baikadi and Dr. Raymond Felins for their care and consideration and all of the staff at Hospice Community Care for the exceptional care Joe was given there.

Also surviving are four sons, John C. Anneman, Cape Coral, Fla.; Michael Anneman and wife, Eileen, Scranton; Scott Anneman, Scranton; Joseph Rebar III and wife Theresa, Moscow; six grandchildren, Melissa, Michael, Molly and Matthew Anneman, Scranton; Shelby R. Anneman, Scranton; Joseph Rebar IV, Moscow; two great-grandchildren, Liam Mulea and Lexi R. Anneman; a sister, Rosemary LaRosa and husband, Nick, Hamburg, N.Y.; many nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from the Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Home, Route 690 and First Street, Spring Brook Twp., with Mass at 11 in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Church Street, Moscow. Interment with military honors, St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.

Friends may call Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Community Care, 100 William St., Dunmore, PA 18512. For additional information, directions, or to leave an online condolence, visit www.strauchfuneralhomes.com.