Bernard J. Dresel, Sr., 90, of Sharon, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, in UPMC Jameson, Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Dresel was born July 24, 1931, in Smock, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kilok) Dresel and attended Farrell High School.

He began working for Klein's Dairy, prior to starting his nearly 50-year career at the former Brookfield Dairy, which eventually became Dean Foods, Sharpsville. While working he also owned and operated Bernie's Barber Shop on Wengler Ave., Sharon. As a young boy, he worked at the Buhl Club, Sharon, setting up duckpins.

Bernard was extremely proud to be a U.S. veteran, serving in the Navy. During which he served on board the USS Thuban, that served on a secret mission "Operation Blue Jay."

Bernard was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Sharon.

An avid car enthusiast, he cherished his 36 Ford and model A. Above all he loved watching his sons' music performances.

His wife of 56 years, the former Marilyn Sewall, whom he married February 1, 1958, in St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell, passed away January 31, 2014.

He is survived by two sons, Bernard Dresel, Jr. and his wife Victoria Ramos Dresel, and Jonathan Dresel and his wife Maggie, all of Los Angeles, CA; and four grandchildren, Eileen, Colin, Lydia and Josephine Dresel. Also surviving are two sisters, Cheryl Lockovich, Marlow, OK, and Dolores Rotell, Farrell.

In addition to his parents and wife, Bernard was preceded in death by seven siblings.

In keeping with Bernard's wishes there is no visitation prior to Mass.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday (01/12/2022) in St. Joseph Church, Sharon, with Rev. Thomas Whitman, pastor, as celebrant.

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.