Joseph B. Spieker, age 92, of Indiana, formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday October 22, 2026.
He was born October 27, 1933 to Bernhard H. and Gertrude F. (Hoff) Spieker in Philadelphia.
Joseph was a professor and Doctor of Philosophy and Classical Languages at IUP from 1971 until his retirement in 2002. He was a man of great faith, a devoted man of God and was a lifelong member of St. Bernards of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church. Joseph was an avid tennis, chess and billiards player who also had an affinity for old westerns and playing with his little dog “Chiquita”. The family would like to thanks to Father Richard Owens, 365 Hospice and Gean Hollop for hospice services. Also, to friends and family for the card for our 60th wedding anniversary and for prayers.
Joseph was a devoted husband to the love of his life Deolinda for 60 years. Joseph was also a devoted father to Bernhard, Grandfather to Sebastian and will be missed fondly by his daughter in law Lisa, who he treated like a daughter.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Fred Spieker and three sisters, Veronica, Elizabeth and Gertrude.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 200 Clairvaux Drive, Indiana, PA
Entombment will take place at St. Bernard Mausoleum, Indiana, PA
The John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home of Indiana has been entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Bernard’s of Clairvaux roof renovation. 200 Clairvaux Dr., Indiana, PA 15701.
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