Joseph L. Harpula

Joseph L. Harpula, 59, of Natrona Heights, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his home. He was born June 1, 1957, in Natrona Heights to the late John F. and Genevieve Houghton Harpula. Joseph was a 1976 graduate of Highlands High School. He worked as a Anesthesiologist Technician at UPMC Harmarville. Joseph was a member of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament R.C. Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Natrona Heights and also an usher at the church. He enjoyed gardening and his trips to the casino. Joseph is survived by his brother, John Harpula (Diane Rutkowski), of Saxonburg; sisters, Deborah (Louis) Decroo, of Natrona Heights and Victoria (Malcolm) Bain, of Buffalo Township; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Thursday from 9:00 AM until the time of a blessing service at 11 AM in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., 1522 Carlisle St. Natrona Heights 724-224-8688. Officiating will be his pastor the Rev. John B. Lendvai. Burial will be in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. To send an on line condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.