Joseph M. Birmingham, 83, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at Golden Living Center, in Lancaster. Joe was born in Lewistown on December 11, 1932 to the late Joseph G. and Emily (Miller) Birmingham. He was a longtime resident of Holtwood.

Joe earned a Master's Degree in Business from Penn State. He served in the US Coast Guard onboard the Cutter Sebago (WPG-42) during the Korean War. Joe worked in inventory quality control for IBM. He was also a former member of Lancaster First Assembly of God.

Joe is survived by 5 children, Amy J. Smith, wife of Bruce, Joseph G. Birmingham, husband of Melissa, Karen A. Bogert, Jennifer L. Birmingham and Timothy M. Birmingham, husband of Trudie; and 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by son Michael A. Birmingham and 2 grandchildren.

Graveside services with Military Honors will take place 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.