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Joseph Stanton Obituary

Joseph P. Stanton, Jr., 78 of Breinigsville, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospice. He was the husband of Sandra (Binder) Stanton. Born in Sunbury, he was the son of the late Joseph P. Sr. and Mary (Keihm) Stanton. He was a construction project manager before retiring. He was a member of Emmaus Lions Club and a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors: wife, Sandra; son, Joseph P. Stanton, III and wife, Jennifer; daughter, Lisa Lightner and husband, Dan; three grandchildren; stepson, Andy Samuels; stepdaughter, Cynthia Samuels Venkler and husband, Danny; two step grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife and mother of his children, Marie (Dauksha) Stanton; granddaughter, Mary Stanton.

Calling hours will be held 6:00 to 7:30 pm Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Rd., Breinigsville. Graveside services 11:00 am Friday, August 21, 2020 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery 2320 Locust Gap Highway, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Joseph's memory may be made to Devereux Cares PTO, 600 Boot Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Call on Aug. 18, 2020.

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Cynthia Ives

August 19, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I knew him through the Emmaus Lions Club. He was a gentleman and will be sorely missed. Sincere prayers to the family.

Karen Wenz Rabenold

August 18, 2020

Sandy and family
We are so sad to learn of your great loss. Joe will be missed by many friends and family members. Sorry we will not be able to attend his memorial service but our thoughts and prayers will be with you. With our love and deepest sympathy Karen and Clark Rabenold

Joe & Charlotte

August 18, 2020

Joe and his family go back many, many years. From tent camping, RV camping & vacations in the U.S. and Canada. Fishing, Hunting, The Bell Telephone group of friends celebrating Holloween , Christmas, Super/Bowl parties and other get to-gethers to numerous to mention. We did it all in those days and now we have sweet memories of what was. Rest in the Peace Of The Lord my dear friend.

Dotty Ford

August 18, 2020

I remember visiting Joe's mother and grandmother (Hattie Keihm) in their apartment on 2nd and Vine Sts. in Mt. Carmel. My grandmother (Hettie Delcamp) and I would visit. I know that Joe was the apple of his mother's eye.

kathy slane

August 18, 2020

Dear Sandy, Cyndi and family, sending prayers and hugs for your loss.
Sincerely
Kathy Slane

Tami Cohen

August 18, 2020

Sandra, Cyndi, and family - I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you.

Carol Derr & Francis Gross Jr.

August 18, 2020

Sandy and your family,
So very sorry to hear of Joes passing. He will be missed by us. Always a great conversation when we got to see each other .Always loved his stories.. He is in a better place although we know how hard it is to give him up. Thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. If need anything let us know.

August 18, 2020

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

Oliver

August 17, 2020

Pop Joe we will miss your smile, jokes, and stories. Rest In Peace as we shall never forget you.

USN Veteran

August 17, 2020

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