Joseph C. Noel, 70, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Born April 22, 1950, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Joseph V. and Charlann M. (Bercher) Noel. He was a 1968 graduate of Pottsville High School and a member of St. Patrick R.C.C., Pottsville. Joe worked as a truck driver at AWI Trucking, Robesonia, for over 20 years, retiring in 2015. He coached Rotary Little League for several years. Joe was an avid Eagles fan and enjoyed all sports. Joe is survived by his wife, Michelle M. (Daniels) Noel, to whom he would have celebrated 46 years of marriage today, Jan. 18; his mother, Charlann M. (Bercher) Noel; two sons, Jeremy J. Noel, companion of Krystina, of Poland, Ohio, and Kevin M. Noel, husband of Crissa, of Pottsville; grandchildren, Kora M., Ashton D. and Taylor R.; brother, Ronald Noel, husband of Kathryn, of Bryn Mawr; nieces, Heather Hable and Rebecca Evans, wife of Chet. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. A viewing will be held at from 9 a.m. until the procession leaves for the church Friday at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. Interment will follow in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. The family request contributions in Joseph's memory be sent to St. Patrick's Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901. Lord-Bixler Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com.
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