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Joseph Kress Obituary
WEST HAZLETON — Joseph "Buddy" Kress, 79, of West Hazleton, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Harry A. "Bud" Kress and the former Matilda (Tempest) Kress. For the greater part of his life, he resided in West Hazleton.
Buddy was a graduate of West Hazleton High School, Class of 1955. He worked in the family business with his father,"Bud," brother, "Sonny" and his son, Joseph, at Kress Auto Recyclers, later known as Harry's. In 1991, he was co-founder of Harry's-U-Pull-It.
Buddy was a member of Parts, ARA, PIADA, ISRI and the Pulaski Club. He was an avid supporter of Helping Hands, The American Cancer Society and very generous to many organizations in the community.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughters, Mary Jo Kress and Tempest "Tamii" Kress; infant son, Louis Kress. Also preceding were a brother, Harry "Sonny" Kress; and a sister, Jean Kress.
Buddy is survived by his loving family, his son, Joseph H. Kress and his wife, Tracy, of Sugarloaf; daughters, Karlee Blaze Kress, of West Hazleton and Stormie Matilda Kress, of West Hazleton; nephew, Harry J. Kress, of Sugarloaf; five grandchildren, Joey Zane Kress, Harrison Louis Kress, Cameron Joseph Kress, Juliana Salio and Jason Salio.
Buddy will always be remembered as "living life on his own terms," a loyal friend and a loving father, grandfather and uncle.
Services will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday at the Joseph B. Conahan Funeral Home Inc., 532 N. Vine St., Hazleton. The Rev. Michael Piccola will preside at the service. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, West Hazleton. Relatives and friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of serive on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands, 301 Siller Drive, Hazleton, PA 18201, American Cancer Society, 712 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor, PA 18517, or a charity of your choice.
To register online or for more information: www.ConahanFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Kress
Vinnie Archer
October 8, 2024
I just learned of his passing today.
Buddy Kress was a living legend!!!
Generous, Hilarious, Fun-loving!!
I hope wherever his soul ended up, They're allowing him spirits and female company... Rest easy, Legend
Karlee Kress
April 29, 2020
I miss him more than anything in the world.
JOHN (ZINC) ANDREJCO
May 6, 2017
R.I.P. Buddy, you've left tons of good memories behind. Growing up with you and Sonny was a real pleasure and tons of fun.
Jan Paxson
May 5, 2017
RIP Joe, my sympathy to your family during this difficult time. So many fun years at the NER/Copart Auctions in Pennsburg!
Copart, Jamie Miley
May 5, 2017
Joe, Harry and Kress family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Fran Kimmig
May 3, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to the family. Aunt Marge & Uncle Herm Schweitzer can share their memories with him forever!
Love,
Fran (Cookie Schweitzer),Bob, Kris & Amy
Pat Lynn
May 3, 2017
RIP my friend You were one of a kind you certainly took life by the horns and tamed it My sympathy to your family
Jeff Connolly
May 3, 2017
Joe, Harry and Kress family I am very sorry for your loss.
Good memories.
John Guadi
May 2, 2017
BUDDY , You had one hell of a ride !
Charles Karchner
May 2, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to all of you and yours. I will cherish the fond memories we created down through the years. Those that come to mind are the days we spent of our youth down at the yard having good times playing and working together.
We send this loving light of Hope and Grace ,as you all greive, for his safe return home. He will be remembered as a true friend; funny and kind.
God Speed.
Bob Conlon
May 2, 2017
To the Kress Family deepest sympathy from the Conlon's and everybody at IAA
nick flaim
May 2, 2017
RIP old pal. I still practice your sage advice regarding horse radish. Nick Flaim
50th class reunion. Mary, Fritz, And Bud.
April 30, 2017
Hugs to the family. Classmate. Mary Ann @ Phil. Memories. So many. Sorry.
April 30, 2017
Joey & Family,
So sorry to hear that your dad passed;He was such a character, he will be missed.
Love, Dee (Bergandino)
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