First Posted: 2/3/2013

Joseph Paul Reap, 90, formerly of Pittston, and a resident of Highland Manor, Exeter, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He was a son of the late Michael and Lucille Reap.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Prior to retiring in 1989, Joseph was employed by the Pittston Area School District as a custodian. He was an avid L.A. Dodgers, Notre Dame and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

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He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Madeline Hoover, who passed away in 2001, and two brothers.

Surviving are his sons, Michael Reap, West Wyoming; Paul Reap, Wilkes-Barre; daughters, Shirley Warbock, West Wyoming; Lucille Williams, Wilkes-Barre; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Private services have been entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home Inc., 728 Main St., Avoca.