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Ed Farrell called this morning with the sad news that Joe Kielb passed away. Joe has been battling leukemia for some time. Ed Carpenter has also put out an Email to the class. There is no information regarding arrangements as yet. Ed Carpenter will let everyone know when they have been made, and I will post on the site.
Pray for Joe's family as they mourn, but there is also rest since Joe's fight is over and he is at peace and no longer struggling, It is time now that they, and all of us, spend time reflecting and remembering Joes' life and each of our part in it.
God is Good ALL the Time! Only HE can heal our hurt.
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Hal Marshall
Rest In Peace Brother. Your journey is over, We have the watch. My prayers go out to Joe's family and hope the Lord blesses and guides them during this difficult time. May he rest in everlasting peace.
Frank L. Pellegrini Cpa Mba
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe and I were TKE brothers and roommates our junior year. Great guy family man he will be missed
Robert J. Grosch
I knew this sad day was coming as did alot of TKE brothers. When I remember Joe, I also think of Farrell Mollenhouer & Rozzell...They were closeRIP JOE
D. Clark Wonderland
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Joseph M. Kielb, 77
January 28, 1944 - May 25, 2021
Joseph Michael Kielb, 77, returned to the arms of God peacefully on May 25, 2021 after a brave battle with leukemia. Joe was born in Hartford, CT to the late Michael and Sophie (Zak) Kielb. He graduated from Pennsylvania Military College (Widener) in 1966 where he was a member of TKE fraternity. Joe was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army Infantry and was stationed at Fort Benning, GA and Camp Casey, Korea at the DMZ. Joe had a successful career in accounting working for a number of local companies until his retirement.
Joe’s greatest treasures were his faith and his family. Joe was an active member of St. Leo the Great Parish. Joe was a PIAA basketball official for many years and was an avid Penn State football fan.
Joe was the loving husband of Alexia (Wilson) Kielb for 51 years. They lived in Braintree, MA and Greenville, SC before settling in Lancaster, PA. Joe and Alexia are the parents of Maureen (Chris) Morrall of Landisville; Michael (Jennifer) of Richmond, VA; Lisa (Scott Sklar) of Mount Joy; Cynthia (Joe) Schuberth of Phoenixville; Karen Kielb of Mount Joy; and Dr. Stephanie Kielb of Columbus, OH. While their hearts are broken, they take comfort in knowing Joe is free of pain and at peace with his Savior.
Joe enjoyed being a father and thought that was the best thing in the world, until 2002 when he became a grandfather. He is survived by 7 grandchildren – Victoria, Jameson, Julian, Michael, Ethan, Rhys and Mallory. They will miss Pop Pop cheering them on from the sidelines and his never ending supply of hugs and Skittles.
Joe is also survived by sisters Jennie Szot of Newington, CT and Gladys Kielb of East Hartford, CT as well as nephews Charles Szot of Greenville, SC and Anthony Szot of Farmington, CT. Joe was preceded in death by a nephew Walter Szot. He is also survived by his wife’s Palmer and Wilson families whom he cherished.
The family will receive guests during a visitation which will be held from 6 – 8 PM on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601, with Father Peter I. Hahn as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Silver Spring Cemetery, Silver Spring, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that masses be said in Joseph’s memory, or contributions in his name be made to St. Leo the Great School at the above address, Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Dr., P O Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125, or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at donate.lls.org
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John J. Lynch
So sorry to learn of Joe's passing, although when the decision was made to enter hospice I think we all knew it would not be long. Give thanks to the Lord for being merciful and bringing Joe peace quickly. So glad to hear he was so dearly loved by his family and all his grandchildren. How important that is! We wil forever remember Joe as a great classmate and a good friend. Rest in Peace, brother!
Frank L. Pellegrini Cpa Mba
Went to Joe's viewing last night. Very sad. Met his six children. One boy and five girls. Beautiful family