Joseph Lehman

Joseph Alfred Lehman, 62 years of age, of New London, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at his home in New London.

Joseph was born November 8, 1951 in New Jersey to the late Alfred Emil Lehman and the late Rita Doris Cardoza Lehman.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be on Wednesday at 1:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home's Chapel in Albemarle and will be officiated by Rev. Richard "Rick" Clayton Jr.

Survivors include wife of 36 years, Charlene "Cookie" Ames Lehman of New London, NC; son, Joseph Maxwell Lehman and wife Vicky of Raleigh, NC; daughter, Rita Lynn Lehman of Greenville, SC; grandson, Joseph Maxim Lehman; brother, Thomas Byron Lehman of New Jersey; and sister, Rita Beth Capiraso of New Jersey.

Joseph was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for 28 years, 26 of those years in Albemarle.

Memorials may be made to Stanly County Humane Society, 2049 Badin Rd., Albemarle, NC 28001.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Lehman family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com