Obituary

Joseph Edward Tunno, 88, of Koppel, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born in Beaver Falls on July 7, 1937, he was the son of the late Joseph and Sereta (Quillen) Tunno.

Joe was employed at B&W for many years.  He was a member of the New Galilee VFW and enjoyed spending time there with friends. Joe loved to make memories at his camp in Clarion on the weekends with his family singing Engelbert Humperdinck, riding snow mobiles and hunting. Joe was a proud grandfather to his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In his free time he enjoyed playing bocce, golf, and shuffleboard.

In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Tunno; his sons, Robert Tunno and Tom Tunno; his brothers, Richard, Robert, and Gene Tunno; and a sister, Yvonne Biega.

Joe is survived by his children, Jeryl (Cliff) Kunkel, Sherry (Jeff) Bruce, Pam (Ron) Yoho; his step children, Carl Eck, Robin Rainey and James Eck; his brother, James Tunno; his sisters, Louise, Sereta, Sarah, and Cheryl; his grandchildren, Casey, Ben, Kelly, Sam, Samantha, and Nicole; his step-grandchildren, Jody, Brady, and Cody; his great-grandchildren, Ella, Levi, Luke, Layla, Walker, Matthew, Bella, Jettson, Bexley, and Babygirl Stella who will be arriving in May; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

All services for Joe were private, his wishes for cremation will be honored. Arrangements were handled by the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.