Joseph G. Neidlinger

Joseph G. Neidlinger, 45, of Pottsville, passed away on Saturday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, while courageously battling cancer for the third time.

Born on Oct. 23, 1974, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late John Neidlinger and Sharon Lee Hancock Neidlinger. Raised in Llewellyn, he attended Minersville schools. He was employed by Market Square Apartments, Pottsville.

Joe is survived by his fiancee, Maria Alves; his best friend, Bruiser; two daughters, Breanna Neidlinger (companion, Michael Kulik), Falling Waters, West Virginia, and Allison Roeder, Kutztown; two stepchildren, Anthony Alves (spouse, Briana), Pottsville and Emily Cook (fiancé, Tom Taylor), Minersville; his maternal grandmother, Marion Hancock, Minersville; five siblings, John Neidlinger, Mahanoy Township, Jean Ehlinger (spouse, Ben), Schuylkill Haven, June Kline, Orwigsburg, Jim Neidlinger, Llewellyn, and Lisa Tomes, Coaldale; nieces and nephews.

Joe was a proud member of the biker community and had the pleasure of sharing the road with the most caring brothers and sisters who have continued to take care of their brother; offering support in every way possible.

Joe's courage and strength was known and felt by so many. He gave of himself freely and will be missed terribly.

Joe's life will be celebrated on his birthday, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, with a gathering of family and friends at the Good Intent Hose Co. No 1, 12 Silverton Road, Llewellyn, commencing at 4 p.m. Dutcavich Funeral Home has charge. Donations, to be used according to the needs of the family will be accepted by the funeral home. Visit www.dutcavich.com for more information.