Joseph E. Chandler

Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | August 17, 2016

Joseph E. Chandler, age 66, of Liberty Borough, died August 15, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born August 26, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late James L. and Ann M. (Yuscinsky) Chandler and the husband of Joyce A. (Bain) Chandler.

Joe was a retired union carpenter. He was a member of Corpus Christi Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially watching them play sports. Joe also enjoyed many trips to the coast of California and was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman.
In addition to his wife Joyce, Joe is survived by children, Joseph K. (Lori) Chandler of Christy Park, Kelly (Darren) Theil of Liberty Borough; step-son, Bernard (Tracey) Flynn of Youngwood, PA; grandchildren, Brett, Connor, Shane, Nina and Sara; siblings, Raymond (Charmaine) Chandler of Port Vue and Anette (John) Slivka of McKeesport; also nieces and nephews.
Joe was also preceded in death by his brother James.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, 10 a.m., at Corpus Christi Church, with Fr. Steven Palsa as celebrant. Committal will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.

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Originally published August 17, 2016.

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