Joel M. Kilmer, 63, of Jermyn, PA, died Friday, May 1, 2026 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna M. Lent Kilmer on January 31, 2016.

Born June 8, 1962 in Carbondale, PA, he is the son of Carol Guether Kilmer of Orlando, FL, and the late Clarence Kilmer.

Joel worked for various family stone and logging companies over the years but really enjoyed offering lawn services to the community. As much as he enjoyed working, he truly loved cookouts with his family and time spent with his grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the staffs of the Home Health and Hospice and Geisinger CMC Hospital for their care to Joel and his family.

He is survived by one son: Mark Kilmer and fiancé, Alicia Alunni of Jermyn, PA and two daughters: Tracy Kilmer of Carbondale, PA and Dana Kilmer and companion, Skylar Sickler of Lake Ariel, PA; six grandchildren: Madison and Ethan Kilmer, Ella & Emmie Cobb, Lexi Kilmer and Sawyer Sickler: three brothers: Kevin Kilmer, Danny Kilmer and wife, Amber and Eric Kilmer: two sisters: Darlene Svecz and Melissa Kilmer; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. from the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 18 Airport Road, Clifford, PA. Interment, Willow View Cemetery, Clifford, PA.

A viewing will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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