2007 Pennsbury Graduate Dies At 28

Obituary/photo via Dougherty Funeral Home:

Joshua Ryan Redner of Levittown lost his battle with heroin addiction Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. He was 28.

Born in Middletown Township, Joshua was a life long resident of Levittown. He was a 2007 graduate of Pennsbury High School and a member of St. Michael the Archangel parish. Joshua was a member of the Laborers Union #172 in Trenton and most recently worked with Stavola Construction in New Jersey for the past three years.

He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the Eagles.

Beloved son of Jacqueline and George Redner Jr., Joshua was the loving brother of Joseph, Nicholas (Avery), Austin and the late George III.

He will also be sadly missed by his maternal grandmother, Lydia Kappler (the late Harry 'Pat'); aunts and uncles, Charles Kappler (Barb), Elizabeth Kappler, Donna Klesh (Dan), Lydia Edwards (Bruce), Patrick Kappler, Kathleen Matson; and Kevin Kappler (Karen); many cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Eleanor Redner.

Family and friends are invited to call from 6 until 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 until 10 a.m. Saturday at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Rd., Levittown where his funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a funeral fund in his name.