Joseph Petersell, 100 of Coplay, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Country Meadows, Bethlehem. Born on January 24, 1925 in Northampton, he was a son of the late August and Agnes (Jandrisovits) Petersell. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa (Willwerth) in 2005. He was employed as a beer brewer for Schaefer Beer in New York and Fogelsville until his retirement in 1992.

Survivors: Joseph is survived by his son, Steven and wife JoAnn; daughter, Kathy and husband Fred; grandchildren, Crissy and companion, Val, Freddy and wife Starr, David and companion Jess; great grandchildren, Destiny, Frederick IV, Harmony, Rocco, Reign and several nieces and nephews.

Services: family and friends may call on Sunday, February 2nd from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St. Northampton. Funeral service will follow at 5:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will take place on Monday, February 3rd at All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. Online condolences may be offered below.