Joseph P. Prebich

March 11, 2025

Joseph P. Prebich, 66, Whites Crossing, died at home on Tuesday. His wife is Michele Norella Prebich.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Jake and Jenny Alampi Prebich, he worked as a Corrections Officer at SCI Waymart for 30 years. Joe was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and witty personality.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Joseph Prebich Jr., Clarion; Dan Prebich, Pine Grove Mills; a daughter, Angelia Prebich, Warwick RI, two granddaughters, Emma Prebich, Autumn Prebich; four brothers, John Prebich, NJ; Andy Prebich, Carbondale; Phil Prebich, Mayfield; Mark Prebich, Philippines; two sisters, Ann Marie Dye, Las Vegas NV; Kathy Shaw, Mayfield; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Monday from Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 74 N. Main St., Carbondale with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary’s St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. Cremation will follow.

A viewing will be held on Sunday at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home’s website.