Joseph N.R. Jalbert, Jr., 61, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 in his residence.

Born in Miles City, Montana, he was the son of Joseph N.R. Jalbert, Sr., Lewiston, ME and the late Wilma A. (Purdy) Jalbert. He worked as a truck driver for Denver Cold Storage for approximately the past 10 years. Joe was a supporter of Big Brothers and Big Sisters, he enjoyed motorcycles, reading books, and working out. He loved to listen to music, ride bicycle, and run. Joe dabbled in a lot of different things, but was especially interested in Celtic Festivals, where he was known as "Festival Joe."

He is survived by three sons: Justin Joseph Jalbert, companion of Nichole Miller, Pottsville, Troy M. Jalbert, husband of Jennifer, Pottsville, and Jarrad C. Jalbert, husband of Miranda, Columbus, OH; two daughters: Stephanie L. (Jalbert) Rejniak, wife of Stephen, Hamburg, and Monica C. (Jalbert) Caba, wife of Francisco, Fleetwood; and twelve grandchildren: Ayden, Kansas, Beckett, Lauren, Austin, Aidan, Donald, Connor, Nora, Coen, Jackson, and Genevieve. He is also survived by two brothers: Christopher and Ian; and two sisters: Vicki (Jalbert) Delp, and Nikki Jalbert-Phillips.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm in Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street Leesport, PA 19533. A viewing will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in the funeral home.

For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com