Joseph A. DiSabella Sr.

March 11. 2026

    • Obituary
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      Joseph A. DiSabella Sr., 60, of Sugarloaf, passed away suddenly at his home.  Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Peter and Rose (George) DiSabella and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
       
      Joe was the Director of Transportation for the Hazleton Area School District. He served his Sugarloaf community as Township Supervisor, most recently as Chairman, as well as serving on the Planning and Recreation Committees. Joe never hesitated to help or serve the Township he loved. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and he served on The Luzerne County 117th District Republican Committee as a committee member. 
       
      Joe was a member of Hazleton Azalea Fellowship Lodge #327, the Caldwell Consistory Valley of Bloomsburg , the Irem Shrine, Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Fatima Council #8613, and the Pioneer Fire Company Hazleton.
       
      He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and Joe very deeply loved his family. He was a true and faithful friend to all. 
       
      Surviving are his wife of 40 years the former Deborah Dabashinsky; children Joseph and his wife Emily, Laura, and Maurina; grandchildren Elynor and John DiSabella; sister Rosemarie Wagner; brothers Mauro and wife Mary, Vincent and wife Sheryl, Peter and wife Joyce, Nicholas and wife Marie, and Michael; and numerous nieces and nephews.
       
      His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 19th, at 10 A.M. in Our Lady of Peace Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 18th, at the Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12th St., Hazleton from 6-9 P.M.
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      Gary Riccio
      We are so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time.
      With deepest sympathy, Gary & Kellie Riccio Family
      Jerry Lazarsky
      I am very sorry for your loss.
      Dee Dee & VJ Maylath
      Our condolences to the DiSabella family for the loss of your brother Joe. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
      Dee Dee and VJ Maylath.
      Vince Fayock
      My sincere condolences and prayers for your loss.
      Joseph J Mope
      Jo Jo and family; sending condolences on the passing of your father.  Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and the eternal light of happiness shine on him. God speed.
      Robert and Carol Carr
      Debby,sending our condolences to you and your family, remembering an old friend and former neighbor
      Anthony F. "Tony" Merlino, Jr
      My Sincere Condolences to the DiSabella Family.
      Joe was a great man and servant to his family and community.
      Rest in Eternal Peace, Brother Joseph 🙏🙏🙏
      Respectfully,
      Tony
      Justin Lazusky
      Joe was a great guy and mentor. Always looked forward to talking to him when I worked for rohrer, rest in peace Joe. Very sorry for your loss. He definitely treated you like family almost like a dad taking you under his wing
      Dick and Patty Ague
      Our sincere thought and prayers are with you all.  We’re proud to say we’ve known the friendship of Joe and Deb and family; we will miss our encounters with Joe and thank him again for all he has done for us.  RIP dear friend.
      Charlie Gallagher
      We had a lot of good times & laughs..
      Miss you Buddy.
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      • 18
        March

        Visitation

        Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home 229 W. 12th St. Hazleton, PA 18201
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        His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 A.M. in Our Lady of Peace Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12th St., Hazleton from 6-9 P.M.
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          March

          Service

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          location_on Our Lady of Grace Church access_time 10:00 A.M.
          His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 A.M. in Our Lady of Peace Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12th St., Hazleton from 6-9 P.M.
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