Published February 25. 2026 08:44AM
of Whitehall
Joseph S. Gnall, 73, of Whitehall, died Feb. 17, 2026. He was the husband of Mary Louise Gnall for more than 50 years.
Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Joseph and Julia Gnall.
He was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School and continued his education at Pottsville X-Ray School.
He dedicated 43 years of service to Lehigh Valley Health Network.
In his retirement, he worked at the Whitehall Recycling Center.
He was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Athletic Association and Knights of Columbus and was a lifetime member of Fullerton Fire Company.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Joseph and wife Jennifer and Michael and wife Brittany; four grandchildren, Gabriel, Grayson and Ella Gnall and Blaine Heyer; a sister, Janet; a sister-in-law, Theresa; and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Gregory and Michael.
There will be a calling time 5-7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the funeral home, 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall. There will also be a calling time 9-9:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m., Feb. 28 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall.
Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or at stjude.org.
Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home.
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