Josesph Kantner

Joseph M. Kantner, 80, formerly of Palo Alto, died Friday September 11, 2026, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, September 7, 1946, He was a son of the late William and Anne (Casey) Kantner.

He was a 1965 Graduate from St. Clair High School and served in the US Navy during the Viet Nam War. He worked as a Machine Operator at Honeywell, Pottsville for many years before his retirement.

He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, PA; St. Clair Fish & Game Association, and the Black Diamond Navy Club, Minersville.

Joe will always be remembered for his daily walks throughout St. Clair. Rain or shine, walking was part of his daily routine. He would greet friends and take in the community he loved. Joe was a lifelong Phillies fan and rarely missed a game. He often said he liked the Phillies but loved his wife, Shirley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Kantner 2010, and a brother William Kantner in 2013.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday Sept. 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair. The Rev. William Glosser will be officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Church.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Clare of Assisi memorial fund at the above address. Burial with military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.

Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com