Joseph J. Anthony

Joseph J. Anthony , 91, Frackville, passed away peacefully Thursday at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, with his family at his side.

Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary T. Gastin Anthony. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville.

Joe was a co-owner of the former Anthony's Super Market in Frackville. He was a member of the Tony Karpee Band, the Cressona Marching Band and the Cressona Jazz Band. Joe enjoyed spending his time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the beach.

He was preceded in death by a brother Arthur Anthony.

Joe is survived by his wife of 66 years June Weikel Anthony, his daughter Joanne wife of Anthony J. Brophy, Frackville, his son John and his wife Linda Anthony, Harrisburg, grandchildren; Anthony P. and his wife Deborah Brophy, Hillsborough, NJ, Brandon J. Anthony, New York City, Ashley M. wife of Brent Borzak, Frackville, Jillian M. wife of Kyle Fera, New Columbia, PA, great-grandchildren; Paige Brophy, Joseph Brophy and very soon to be baby Weston Fera, three brothers; Michael, Paul "Ace" and Louis Anthony, his sister Helen Ferris and by several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday in St. Ann's Catholic Church, 49 N. Line Street Frackville, with Rev. Brian Miller, pastor as the celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Englewood, Frackville. A viewing will be held on Tuesday evening at St. Ann's Church from 4 until 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers contributions, in Joseph's name, to the American Heart Association 5455 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43214