Joe was born in Newton and was a lifelong resident of Sussex County. He graduated from Newton High School, class of 1955. Joe fearlessly served our Country as a member of the US Army from 1960 to 1962. He worked for Agway in Hampton Twp. as an oil delivery driver for many years prior to retirement. Joe also served as the Assistant Fire Marshal for Sussex County for 18 years.
Joe was a 68-year member of the Branchville Hose Co. #1, diligently serving the community regardless of the time of day. His service with the fire department began as a member at the age of 21 and he held multiple executive positions including Chief, President, and Treasurer. Joe dedicated his life to service and family which were always his primary focus.
Joe was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara Jean; his parents, Joseph A. Barthel, Helen C. (Elliott) Baldwin, and Robert F. Baldwin; and his children-in-law, Kathy Schreiber and Eugene Dean. He is survived by his children, Harold Schreiber, Robert Schreiber (Bonnie), Bonnie Dean, Dennis Schreiber (Denise), and Carol Schreiber (Bob); his sister, Nancy Halliday; as well as 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 7 pm on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Wood Funeral Home, 16 Main St, Branchville, NJ, with Firemen’s Services beginning at 7 pm. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am at the funeral home on Saturday, August 9, 2025; interment will follow in Frankford Plains Cemetery. Repass will follow at the Branchville Hose Company, 1 Railroad Ave, Branchville, NJ 07826.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joseph’s memory to: Branchville Hose Co. #1, P.O. Box 2425, Branchville, NJ 07826 or to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860.
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