Joseph C. Breiner

Mr. Joseph C. Breiner, age 36, of West Penn Pike, Andreas died Sunday, August 16, 2009 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale.

He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Tamaqua and a 1991 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School.

Joseph was employed by Samuel Adams Brewery Co. as a bottle filler in their Fogelsville location. Previously, he worked at the Andreas Quarry and former Carl Eberts Saw Mill in Tamaqua.

He enjoyed farming as a hobby.

Born in Palmerton, Pa., he was the son of Paul G. and Barbara (Dunn) Breiner Sr. of Andreas.

He is survived by his wife Holly B. (Fredericks) Breiner;

brothers, Paul G. Breiner Jr. of Andreas and Carl R. Breiner and his wife Julie of New Ringgold;

sister, Marsha L. Breiner of Andreas;

paternal grandmother, Arline Mae (Behler) Breiner

great-aunt, Miss Eleanor Behler of Tamaqua;

one niece and three nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa.

Friends may call on Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Trinity U.C.C.
22 Lafayette St., Tamaqua.

Funeral Service will be at Trinity U.C.C. on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 12:00 P.M., Rev. David W. Grant officiating.

Entombment will be at Zion Stone Church Cemetery of West Penn, New Ringgold, Pa.

Memorials in his honor to the church.

Online registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .