Joseph Staehly

Joseph F. Staehly, 82 formerly of Liberty NC, Warminster and Rockledge PA passed away on January 22, 2019. Loving father of three children, Joe was born in Phila. PA on January 7, 1937 to Harry and Margaret (Greim) Staehly.  He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired as a Tool and Die Maker from the Budd Company in 1992. He was a volunteer for meals on wheels and long-time member Delaware Valley Model "A" Ford Club who enjoyed socializing with friends and driving his 1931 Ford Station wagon.  He was a devoted husband to the late Eleanor Staehly (Brodbeck) married in 1958, who departed this life on March 31, 2003. Besides his wife Eleanor, Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Charles. He is survived by children Donna Marie Taylor (Glenn), Joseph F. Staehly, II (Lee) and Charles H. Staehly (Sheryl). Grandfather of Christopher (Sara), Andrew (Sara), Joseph, Hunter, Rex, Sarah and Jessica. Relatives and friends may visit with family 9:00 – 10:00 am Saturday, February 2nd at St. Genevieve Church 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031.  The Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00AM.  Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ben Wilson Senior Activity Center in memory of Joseph Staehly.   A check can be mailed directly to the Center (580 Delmont Avenue Warminster, PA 18974) or you can call the Center (215-672-8380 ask for Karen) to donate by credit card. Alternatively, donations may be made to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc. 371 East Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY  11787-2976.