Joseph R. Nidel

Joseph R. Nidel, 67, passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Friday January 9, 2026 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital following complications from a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 29, 1958 the son of Joseph and Eleanor Leona (Killin) Nidel.

He was a 1976 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1989 graduate of ITT Technical Institute, where he received an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Commercial Engineering Drafting Technology. Joe honorably served in the United States Navy on the USS Thomas C. Hart from 1978 to 1980. He worked at Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic Corporation for 22 years.

An avid fisherman and Cleveland Browns fan, Joe is remembered as a great man and even better father.

Joe is survived by two children, Dr. Joseph M. Nidel and Jenna L. Nidel both of Cortland; sister-in-law Ronda L. Nidel of Summit, Mississippi; niece Elizabeth M. Nidel and nephew Patrick T. Nidel both of Warren; and many friends and loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Harry J. Nidel who died on September 4, 2022.

A Celebration of His Life will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre in Niles.

Joe’s family wishes to raise awareness for lung cancer screenings that are available to eligible current and former smokers to catch the disease at its earliest stages, when it is most treatable.

In lieu of flowers, Joe would want you to spend time outdoors with the ones you love.

Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.