Joseph Anthony Sarnelli

Joseph Anthony "Joe" Sarnelli, 87, of Jones Mills, passed away peacefully Wednesday June 25, 2025 in the Independence Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, while surrounded and comforted by his loving family. He was born February 9, 1938 in Jeannette a son of the late Charles and Frances DeAugustine Sarnelli. Joe was a graduate of Jeannette High School with the class of 1956. He was the owner/operator of Sarnelli's Highway Superette in South Greensburg from 1967 to 1978 and then opened Sarnelli's Corner in Jones Mills and has been running it from 1978 until the present day. Joe was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion in Jeannette. He was a member of St. Raymond of the Mountains R.C. Church in Donegal and was a former member of the Ascension R. C. Church in Jeannette. Joe was involved in various community organizations including the Donegal Community Center, the Good Times Couple Bowling League, and he was involved in the Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department. Joe will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family, his wife of 62 years Rose M. Daverso Sarnelli, his children Michael Sarnelli and wife Gloria of Jones Mills, Lisa Voke and husband Jerry of Stahlstown, and Jeff Sarnelli and wife Kelly of Acme, his grandchildren Michael Sarnelli of Jones Mills, Jeffrey Sarnelli and wife Mia of Connellsville, and Robbie Sarnelli of Acme, his great grandson Jack Sarnelli, and numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents Joe was predeceased by his brothers John and Charles Sarnelli, and by his sisters Lucy Chiumento, Frances Cable, Shirley Williams, Georgette Carnera, Mary Grace Constantine, and Jeannette Redish. Family and friends will be received in the Mark C. Brooks Funeral Home Inc., at the corner of Route 711 and 146 Municipal Building Rd. Melcroft, Monday from 9:00 AM to 12:20 PM, the time of a Prayer Service, in the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will follow at 1:00 PM in St. Raymond of the Mountains R.C. Church, 146 School House Ln., Donegal 15628, with Rev. Matthew Udoh as celebrant. A Committal Service and interment will follow in St. Raymond's Cemetery Champion. Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by the Donegal VFW and American Legion Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, in memory of Joseph A. Sarnelli. To leave a message or send condolences please visit our website at www.brooksfhmelcroft.com

Joseph Anthony Sarnelli

February 9, 1938 - June 25, 2025