Joel G. Javens, 97, of Freedom, passed away at home on May 21st, 2025, after a six- month illness. He was born at his home in Beaver Falls on January 5th, 1928, a son of the late Ira and Idella (Brenaman) Javens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Colton Javens. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Rebecca (Becky) Richards Javens, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Christine Richards (Florida), his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Patricia (Richards) Minner and Gary Minner (Tennessee), and his beloved Maltese dog, Willie. Joel loved children and he was dearly loved by all his nieces and nephews.

Joel was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School, where he played the tuba in the marching band. Upon graduation, Joel enlisted in the U.S. Marines, where he earned the rank as an Expert Rifleman. After his discharge, Joel attended Geneva College and graduated with a history degree. He also found a love of construction and built several houses with his brother, James. Joel worked for many years in the construction industry and retired from Ambridge Lumber Company.

All are welcome to gather for a visitation, which will be held on Tuesday, May 27th, from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 28th, at 11 A.M.  Interment will be held privately in Oak Grove Cemetery, 1101 9th Street Extension, Freedom.