10/15/2025
Joseph G. Streamer, 92, of Hamburg NY, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 13, 2025.
Joseph was born in Norristown, PA, on January 28, 1933. He graduated from Downingtown high school in 1950. From there he went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University and graduated in 1954. Following his undergraduate degree, he earned his Master of Business Administration from SUNY, Buffalo in 1968.
Joseph was married to June Amans on October 27, 1956
Joseph is preceded in death by his wife, June Streamer, parents Joseph and Drusilla Streamer.
Joseph is survived by his children Joanne (Robert) Reed, Jerry Streamer, and Jennifer (Marc) Miller. He had a total of 8 grandchildren, Rachel Reed, Rebecca Reed, Robin Reed, J.R. Reed, Elliot (Michelle Montana) Miller, Isaac Miller, Lydia Miller, and Owen Miller, as well as 4 great grandkids, Rhett, Ezra, Murphy, and Silas.
Joseph worked for Bethlehem Steel Corp., Lackawanna, NY and Johnstown, PA from 1954 – 1985. He was a member of Hamburg Presbyterian Church (treasurer from 1985 – 1994) from 1968 to present. Kiwanis Club of Hamburg 1985 – 2003, President 1989 – 1990. Hamburg Historical Society, President 1994 – 2009. National Railway Historical Society, 32 degree mason (Buffalo Lodge #846 F.&A.M.; Buffalo Consistory; Ismailia Shrine), 55 years Masonic Fraternity, 1956 – 2011. Hamburg Town Historian, 1986 – 1983, Regional VP, Bethlehem Steel Retiree Organization, Elder at Union Presbyterian Church (Blasdell) and Hamburg Presbyterian Church; Hamburg Presbyterian Church, church choirs at Norristown and Downingtown PA, and Blasedell and Hamburg NY; Ismailia Shrine Chanters; played string bass with old-time string band, “Back Porch Pickers”.
Family will receive friends on Friday, October 17th from 4-7 PM at Loomis, Offers & Loomis Inc. Funeral Home (Hanburg Chapel) 207 Main Street Hamburg NY, 14075. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 18th at 10 AM at Hamburg Presbyterian Church- 177 Main Street Hamburg, NY 14075. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joseph’s honor may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc.