Joseph E. Whitehead
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MANCHESTER – Joseph E. Whitehead, 67, of Manchester, passed away at Autumn House East in York.
Joseph was born May 12, 1958, in Lehighton, Carbon County, PA and was the son of the late Edward and Lillian (Hawk) Whitehead.
He graduated in 1958 from Northeastern Senior High School in Manchester, PA. Joe was employed by Allegany York Co in Manchester, PA for over 26 years before retiring in 2024. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Mount Wolf, PA. He was an avid horse lover and enjoyed spending his time taking care of them.
Joe is survived by his sisters, Dawn Schroll and Barbara Ahrens, both of Manchester, PA. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Whitehead.
His services and burial will be private with his family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Diehl Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Mount Wolf, PA.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the American Cancer Society.
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Rose Robinson
November 20, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the whole family. Spent alot of years working with Joe at AY. We were good friends and spent alot of years hanging out together outside of work also. He will be greatly missed. God bless him. He is at peace now
Cheri Klinedinst
November 20, 2025
Barb and Dawn
Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. Always liked working with Joe at AY. May he find eternal peace and freedom from pain. Sending you prayers and hugs.
Miranda Leisenring
November 20, 2025
Beau was so lucky to share time with you, Joe.
No better jungle gym than a super cool walker.
Rest easy!
Faith Richards
November 19, 2025
Sending love and prayers for the Whitehead family.
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Betsy Whitmore Ingold
November 19, 2025
Sending my sincerest sympathies to Joe's family and remembering him most fondly.
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