Joseph R. Batzel's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2019 in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Joseph R. Batzel

August 15, 1938 - October 9, 2019 (81 years old)

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Joseph R. Batzel's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2019 in Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Home

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Joseph R. Batzel

August 15, 1938 - October 9, 2019 (81 years old)

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Joseph R. Batzel Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 9, 2019, at the age of 81, Joseph R. Batzel (Scranton, Pennsylvania) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph R. Batzel to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Owen Batzel and Beatrice "Betty" Batzel (Swingle); and his brother Richard "Dick" Batzel. He is survived by: his wife Janet; his children, Lee Batzel (Sandy) of Scranton, Joann Andrews (Andy) of Moscow, Susan Jacobsen (Robert) of Honesdale and Paul Batzel of White Haven; his siblings, Marion Wyckoff of Clifton Twp, Lois Chapman (Ernest) of Annandale, VA, Brenda Grabousky (Ed) of Madison Twp and Douglas Batzel (Kathy) of Madison Twp; and his daughter-in-law Mary Ann Batzel of Clifton Twp. He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship of Lackawanna County, Inc. PO Box 402, Chinchilla, Pa 18410-0402 or First Baptist Church of Hollisterville, 23 Pond Road, Moscow Pa 18444.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Home



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“We love you janet and pray for god's mercy and grace and comfort at this time. Bette and dub beck. Toney ala.”


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23 Pond Rd, Moscow, PA 18444

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23 Pond Rd, Moscow, PA 18444

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