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Joseph F. Strangarity, 85, of Myerstown passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Hilda M. (Spangler) Strangarity.
Born in Mt. Zion, PA, on June 19, 1928, Joseph was a son of the late Joseph J. and Eva (Klein) Strangarity.
He was retired from Bethlehem Steel and was a member of St. Cecilia's Church, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. Joseph served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II. He enjoyed genealogy and was an avid sports fan, especially of football and basketball.
He is survived by six children: Dawn M. (Randy) Granger; Joseph W. (Marilou) Strangarity, MD; Christopher A. Strangarity; Andrea L. Strangarity; Rene C. (Harry) Davis; David T. (Christen Coscia) Strangar-ity; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, George Strangarity; three sisters: Rosemary Leiss, Joanne Witter and Josephine Gress; also several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Ryan Granger, one great-grand-daughter, Joeli Grace Dougherty, and one brother, Anthony Strangarity.
Funeral Mass Monday 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia's, 202 East Lehman St., Lebanon, 17046. Interment at St. Gertrude's Cemetery. Viewing hours Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc., 126 S. 9th St., Lebanon, 17042. Please send memorial contributions for the care of Andrea Strangarity to: Dawn Granger, 33 S. 4th St., Lebanon, PA 17042. You may share your thoughts and memories with the family at our online guest book at www.thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com.
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July 6, 2013
Dear Family,
Joe was such a good neighbor. We will miss him. So glad I had a chat with him just weeks ago...God has a special blessing for him for the wonderful care to Andrea.
Our sincerest sympathy to you his family.
George and Debbie Zimmerman
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