Joseph E. Chandler, 66, of Liberty Borough, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born Aug. 26, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late James L. and Ann M. (Yuscinsky) Chandler and the husband of Joyce A. (Bain) Chandler. Joe was a retired union carpenter. He was a member of Corpus Christi Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially watching them play sports. Joe also enjoyed many trips to the coast of California and was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. In addition to his wife, Joyce, Joe is survived by children, Joseph K. (Lori) Chandler, of Christy Park, Kelly (Darren) Theil, of Liberty Borough; stepson, Bernard (Tracey) Flynn, of Youngwood; grandchildren, Brett, Connor, Shane, Nina and Sara; siblings, Raymond (Charmaine) Chandler, of Port Vue, and Anette (John) Slivka, of McKeesport; also nieces and nephews. Joe was also preceded in death by his brother, James.



Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at WILLIG FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in Corpus Christi Church with Father Steven Palsa as celebrant. Committal will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/triblive-pittsburgh-tribune-review/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-e-chandler&pid=181085660&fhid=9897#sthash.nd7y4w4L.dpuf