Name: Celebration of Life for Joseph M. DeBone
Start: 2021-07-07T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home, Inc.

Joseph M. DeBone, 71, of Greensburg, died Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born March 19, 1950, in Greensburg, a son of the late Angelo and Jennie Cepullio DeBone. Joe started his career at Z&M selling motorcycles before beginning his 40-year career as an auto sales manager, starting at Smail Honda Village. He then helped open one of the first Acura dealership in Western Pennsylvania, Acura of South Hills. From there, Joe moved to Baierl Acura of Wexford and later retired from No. 1 Cochran Hyundai. He was a member of the Hilltop Club and the Italian American Club of Export and enjoyed watching hockey, playing golf and having a good meal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Palmine Shaw and her husband, Lloyd 'Shorty' Shaw; and a brother-in-law, Gary Trathen. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 37 years, Dorothy A. 'Dot' DeBone; two children, Alexandra Manley (Matthew) and Joseph 'Jake' DeBone, all of Greensburg; a grandson, Julian Joseph Manley; four siblings, Joanne Condo (James DiStefano) of Canton, Ga., Donna Petroy (Vincent) of Indianapolis, Ind., Saundra Singer (James), of Greensburg and Frank A. DeBone, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; in-laws, Marlene and Joseph Trathen, of Greensburg; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many lifelong friends and his adoring companion, Nellie. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Joseph from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 837-0020. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 8, in St. Bartholomew Church, Crabtree, with Fr. Justin Matro, O.S.B., celebrating. Everyone please go directly to the Church. Interment will follow in St. Clair Cemetery, Greensburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westmoreland County Food Bank 100 Devonshire Drive, Delmont, PA 15626 or the Alzheimer's Association, 2835 E. Carson St., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Joseph's family has entrusted his care to the Pantalone Funeral Home, Inc., Greensburg. To share your memories and photos, offer your condolences, or for directions, please visit us at www.pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.

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Published by Tribune Review on Jul. 6, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph DeBone

11 Entries

Mike Ross III

July 9, 2021

To all the Family members and Friends so sorry for your Loss Joe was a super person who was always soft spoken and very professional. I have known Joe since childhood and he will be sadly missed. Blessings, Prayers and Healing Thoughts to all. RIP Brave Warrior Gone but not Forgotten Mike Ross III Viera Florida

Ron Reno

July 8, 2021

My deepest sympathies to Dorothy and the family. I worked with/for Joe at HV from 1980-1987. Great guy... learned a lot from him. He will surely be missed. God Bless.

Mary Ellen and Dennis Rice

July 7, 2021

So sorry to hear of Joes passing. you have our sympathy.

John & Lori Shaw

July 7, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to the DeBone family . God Bless

Rob White

July 6, 2021

Dot Alex and Jake, Joe will be greatly missed. He was my boss turned friend since 1988 at Acura South hills. I always enjoyed his stories, our lunches and a few rounds at hannistown. He helped me and my family through some difficult times and enjoyed sharing highlights of our families growing together. I will miss him very much. He was always a great guy, first class and I am so sorry for your loss!

Lori Deluca, Friend

July 6, 2021

Frank, So so sorry to read about your beloved brother Joe. Joe was a friend and customer for many many years at my Cleaners. Joe was always kind, soft spoken and pleasant! Prayers for you and your family.

Joyce Cumo

July 6, 2021

So sad, to hear about My friend Joe. Dot, Alex and JAKE you have my sincere sympathy. I have many many fond memories of Joe

Frank A. DeBone

July 6, 2021

Obviously words cannot express the heartbreak and devastation of the loss of my brother Joe. As brothers we were only 15 months apart in age. We were in a sense almost treated and raised as twins. The memories of our youth are so many that it would be impossible to state all of it. As children growing up we shared the bedroom and inevitably each and every night when the lights would go out there would always be a friendly wrestling match between the two of us. It always took my father to walk up the steps and separate us to make sure we were back in our own beds and went to sleep. Growing up with my brother Joe we were inseparable. We were always involved in sports and would always be picked on the same teams ever since we were children 7-8 years old playing itty bitty baseball. Never once did I ever have to compete with my brother because we were always on the same team and I was very happy about that. I would be remiss if I left out the fact that my unofficial brother who is a cousin but was treated as a brother was the one that called me with the terrible news.
That was my cousin Michael Cepullio. I can only imagine how hard it was for him to tell me the news. Any of you people that live in the Greensburg area would know the hilltop area of that town, or eighth Ward as it was called. In summer time or winter time there wasn't a day that went by that the two of us couldn't wait to get out of the house to go up to that playground and play. We have playground instructors that always showed up at 1:00 in the afternoon but before the playground would open the older guys from the hill would get him and me together and take us to the sandbox while they sat on the monkey bars and watched Joe and I take on all comers in a friendly wrestling match. The two of us were pretty tough kids. I can honestly say that I think the two of us were undefeated . Our childhood was filled with such happiness . These are just a couple of the memories that I will always cherish. Joe remained at home in our homestead a little longer than most people do, but he was very patient and he found the perfect woman in his life. His loving wife Dorothy"Dotty"as we called her. Joe became the ultimate loving husband to her and raised two wonderful children, Alex and Jake. They were married for 37 years I believe. Never a more loving pair than the two of them. Although the heartbreak and devastating shock that I am in right now is prevalent, I can be rest assured in the future that I know my brother will be in the Loving hands of God himself. You will be sorely missed my brother, but I do know that in due time I will come to the realization that you truly are in a better place. God rest your soul Joe a piece of me is gone and I will always remember the great times and the great brother that you are. I will always Love you, your brother.

Jack Seeno

July 6, 2021

Very sorry to read of Joe's passing. Had many good times and adventures with him when we were in our late teens. My condolences to his family.

jeff butler

July 6, 2021

Very Sad today! RIP my dear friend.

Dorothy Pardo

July 6, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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