Pierrel

Joseph H. “Joe” Pierrel, 85, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Joe was born Nov. 20, 1939, in Butler, to the late Joseph C. and Mildred (Birch) Pierrel.

Joe graduated from Butler High School in 1957. He was the owner and operator of Joe Pierrel Auto, which he opened in 1960. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Butler, as well as the Bonaire Reunion Car Club. Joe enjoyed NASCAR and drag racing, as well as restoring old cars. Basically, if it didn’t have a motor and four wheels, then he wasn’t interested. He also enjoyed spending time with his loving family. Joe will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He is survived by his son, Joseph J. (Melissa) Pierrel; his three grandsons, Shawn (Kayla) Pierrel, Joseph (Halie) Hinchberger and Josh (Allyson) Hinchberger; his great-grandchildren, Jax, Nixon, Jacques, Izabella and Laynie; his sister, Mary Ann (Lenny) Rock; as well as by his numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Leona Mae (Stamm) Pierrel, whom he married March 3, 1960, and who passed away Sept. 16, 2025; as well as by his daughter, Jodi Hinchberger.

PIERREL — A visitation for Joseph H. “Joe” Pierrel, who died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, will be held from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler. A funeral service will immediately follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor David Maitland, of First Baptist Church of Butler, officiating.

A private burial will take place at Greenlawn Burial Estates.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joe’s memory to Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, https://www.slipperyrockbaptistcamp.org.

All who knew Joe are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.