Joseph S. Gnall, 73, of Whitehall, died peacefully Feb. 17, 2026. Born in Ashland, Pa., he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia Gnall. He was a proud graduate of Mahanoy City High School and later continued his education at Pottsville X-ray School, where he met the love of his life, Mary Louise (Boyle) Gnall. Together, they shared over 50 wonderful years of marriage.

He dedicated 43 years of faithful service to Lehigh Valley Health Network, where his work ethic and commitment were evident to all who knew him. Even after retirement, he remained active in his community, spending time working at the Whitehall Recycling Center.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman who found great joy in the outdoors. Whether in the woods at dawn or casting a line into a quiet stream, he cherished the outdoors.

He was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Athletic Association, Knights of Columbus and lifetime member at the Fullerton Fire Company.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Joseph and his wife, Jennifer, Michael and his wife, Brittany; grandchildren, Gabriel, Grayson, Ella, Blaine Heyer; sister, Janet; sister-in-law, Theresa; many loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Gregory, Michael.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Feb. 28, in Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall, located one block south of the Fullerton Avenue exit of Route 22. His viewings will be 5-7 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall and 9-9:45 a.m. Feb. 28 in the church before the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.