Joseph Petersell, 100, of Coplay, died Jan. 26, 2025, in Country Meadows, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Theresa (Willwerth) Petersell.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late August and Agnes (Jandrisovits) Petersell.

He was a beer brewer for Schaefer Beer in New York and Fogelsville until his retirement in 1992.

He is survived by a son, Steven and wife JoAnn; a daughter, Kathy and husband Fred; three grandchildren, Crissy and companion Val, Freddy and wife Starr and David and companion Jess; five great-grandchildren, Destiny, Frederick IV, Harmony, Rocco and Reign; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.