Joseph M. Papiernik, Jr.

Joseph M. Papiernik, 84, of Quakertown, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital—Cedar Crest.

Born on February 6, 1942, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph M. and Stephanie (Luszczak) Papiernik, Sr.

A graduate of Northeast Catholic High School’s Class of 1958, Joseph went on to join the workforce. He helped his parents at their grocery store, Joe’s, and was later a counter man at Trainer’s Restaurant. Joseph then took a position with Bethlehem Steel where he remained for thirty-five years, retiring as an metallurgical inspector.

In his free time, Joseph found joy in visiting flea markets, car shows, gas engine shows, traveling to Europe, enjoying a good banana split, and loved telling jokes to make people laugh. He also took an interest in old houses and architecture. In his younger years, he was well known for drag racing his 1960 Chevy Impala, "Casper".

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother: Steven C. Papiernik.

Joseph will be lovingly remembered by his wife of sixty-two years: Sandra (Christman) Papiernik; son: Frederick Papiernik (Jennifer); daughter: Bari Ann Smalley (Robert); sister: Dolores Bonk; sister-in-law: Virginia Papiernik; grandchildren: Lindsay Langer (Mike) and F. Dylan Papiernik (Amber); and one great-grandchild: Haven Jean Papiernik.

A viewing will be held at the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 10:00am until the time of the funeral service—in the funeral home—at 11:00am.

Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist parish cemetery, 453 Haycock Run Road, Kintnersville, PA 18930.