Photo courtesy of Monahan Funeral Home - Gettysburg
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Joseph was born on March 20, 1939 and passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Joseph was a resident of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania at the time of passing. Mr. Kleponis was a Navigator in the United States Air Force, serving 20 years prior to retiring at the rank of Major, and then worked as a civilian for the United States Navy. A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, May 19, 2018 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 25 West High Street, Gettysburg PA with family friend, Fr. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg PA 17110, www.alz.org.
To family of Joe: From another fellow Dutch Hiller through High School who will miss an intelligent, cheerful,and capable young man we wish God's blessing on all of you. with love, Carolyn (Meder) Buzzard
Carolyn Meder Buzzard
May 16, 2018 | Bethlehem, PA
Kathy,
Joe and I didn't become acquainted until entering high school but I do remember his quiet nature and always present smile. Wishing you pease, comfort and strength at this difficult time.
Joan (Rice) Birdsall
May 14, 2018 | Winter Garden, FL
Kathy and family,
I went to school with Joe starting at the Market Street school and up through Tamaqua High School. I always considered him a good friend. May he Rest In Peace and may his Memory Be Eternal.
Edward Bachert
May 13, 2018 | Whitehall, PA
Joe was amazing and earned his nickname Monk due to his climbing and athletic prowess. Monk, Moose, Turp, Eddie and Orshie were the original Dutch Hill Gang! For some reason God gave us Joe's friendship and our lasting memories of him. We will miss you Monk!
WELL DONE, rest well my friend!
. , Joe Orshie Orsulak.
Joe Orsulak
May 11, 2018 | Bossier City, LA
From one Military Veteran to another, Thank You, for your service, sacrifice and dedication to our great nation. May the Lord comfort your loved ones.
May 11, 2018
I haven't seen Joe since high school but the memories of his kindness remain. He was a fine young man and and I send my sympathies to his family. Rest in peach my friend. Ruth Krause Smythe
May 11, 2018
Dear Kathy & Family,
As a best friend of my husband, John,
and a THS Classmate of both of us, I want
to send you our sincerest sympathy and
love. John and Joe were friends from
Market Street Elementary School to
graduation and always. John was never happy if Joe didn't make it to the '57 class reunions and always had good memories of when they were kids.
As a classmate, Joe, was not only brilliant
and athletic, he was always a pleasant and true friend....
Betty Stegmeier Lezousky
May 11, 2018 | Schnecksville, PA
I have not seen Kle in many, many years but as a Dutch Hill buddy, I have a lot of fond memories of our time together throughout our school years.
May you rest in peace, Kle.
Bob Lusky
May 11, 2018
Rest in Peace Old Friend, You are now in the hands of Our Lord. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Ron and Judy Fegley
May 11, 2018 | Yelm, WA