Joseph Spotleson 1930-2023

Joe was born April 15, 1930, in Detroit, a son of Bruno and Julia Zappavigna Spotleson. Joe moved to the Youngstown area with his family when he was a child.

He served in the United States Army for two tours of duty from January 1950 to March 1956.

He returned from the service and married the former Jane Carbon on May 5, 1956.

He worked at Youngstown Steel Tank and then at JCPenney as an appliance repairman. After JCPenney closed their appliance repair department, Joe opened his own appliance repair business, Joe’s Home Appliance Repair, alongside Jane. He was later joined by his son, Joey.

Joe retired several years ago. He took the time to enjoy golfing and spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids.

Joe is survived by his wife, Jane; his daughters, Lori (Kenton) Thompson of Hudson and Sherry Spotleson of Poland; two sons, Joey (Cynthia Clemente) Spotleson and Ricky Spotleson, both of Poland; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Joe was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Fred; and his sister, Bay Campana; and his grandson, Justin Thompson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 10143 Main St., New Middletown, OH, 44442. Family and friends can pay their respects 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Joe’s family wishes to extend its appreciation to the staff of Hospice House for the compassionate care they provided. The family also requests that material tributes in his name be made to the Hospice House online at www.mercy.com/hospice-care-palliative-care or by mail to Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514.

This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.ClementeFuneralHomes.com.

Arrangements handled by Clemente Funeral Homes.

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