Joseph Israel Sr., 61, of Vandergrift passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born on September 29, 1961, and the son of the late Sylvan and Virginia Israel. Joe enjoyed the outdoors, camping and fishing with his family. Spending time with his grandchildren, and a hobby of collecting collectables

Joe is survived by his wife Sandra (Faulk) Israel of Leechburg, and Linda Meyers of Apollo, his two daughters, Amber, and Ashley Israel both of Vandergrift, his son Joseph (Jessica) Israel of Ford City four grandchildren Tyler, Cheyenne, Jaxen, Zoey and his sister, Suzanne Israel of Kittanning.

In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by his brother Edward Israel and his uncle Jack Whitehead.