Joseph E. "Joe" Brendel

Joseph E. "Joe" Brendel obituary

Joseph E. "Joe" Brendel

Joseph Brendel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Devlin Funeral Home - Cranberry Township on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Joseph E. Brendel, Age 46, of Cranberry Township, passed peacefully on August 17th, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Beloved son of Cris Brendel and the late George J Brendel; Loving brother of Jennifer Himes (Paul August) and Stephanie (Evan) Klesius; Cherished uncle of Dylan and Ethan Himes and Rosalie and Lorenzo Klesius. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Joe worked many jobs over the years, and found joy and fulfillment in spending time with his pets and working on his cars.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, September 12th, 3-6 pm at Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry Township, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.

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

Devlin Funeral Home - Cranberry Township

2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066

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