Atlas – Joseph D. Emil Sr., 89, of 351 W. Saylor St., passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at his residence with family by his side.

Born on May 22, 1931 in Atlas, he was the son of the late Emilio and Josephine (Kraszewski) Emil.

Joseph was a 1949 graduate of Mt. Carmel Township High School, Locust Gap. He attended Loyola Jesuit College and Wharton University, Philadelphia, where he earned his Business Accounting Degree. He worked as a hearing examiner for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Board of Appeals and the Department of Revenue. He proudly served his country in the United States Airforce.

On June 25, 1966 in Atlas, he married Yvonne Merena, who survives. Together they shared 54 years of marriage.

He was a member of St. Paul's Chapel, Atlas and Union County Sportsman's Club.

Joseph was an avid hunter and fisherman. He and his wife traveled for 14 years all over the States, Canada, and Alaksa, hunting and fishing together.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Yvonne Emil of Atlas; son, John Cupsta and wife, Michele of Valley View; daughter, Colleen Kane and husband, Frank of Locust Gap; son-in-law, Joe Begis; three grandsons, Jacob Begis, Joey Begis, and Frank Kane Jr. and wife, Debbie; three granddaughters, Amy Sadusky, Amber Melocheck and husband, Kevin "PJ", and Sara Cupsta; five great grandsons, Gavin Begis, Liam Begis, Frank Kane III, Wesley Melocheck, and Justin Klinger; eight great granddaughters, Lexi Kane, Ashley Sadusky, Kayle Kane, Callie Melocheck, Faith Melocheck, Charlotte Melocheck, Summer Cupsta, and Penelope Klinger; and a brother, John Emil. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Joseph Emil Jr.; two daughters, Judith Ann Emil (infant) and Bernadine Begis; and a brother, Emilio "Skinny" Emil.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Joseph D. Emil Sr., 89, of 351 W. Saylor St., Atlas – Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020 at All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg with Father Francis Karwacki officiating. Arrangements are in care of C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine Street, Mt. Carmel PA 17851. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com