Joseph Paul Stroup, age 54, of Braceville passed into eternal life on December 31, 2012 at St. Joseph Eastland of natural causes. He was born on May 1, 1958 in Warren, Ohio, the sone of Robert Nelson Stroup Sr. & Joanne Ruth (Matheny) Stroup. Joseph had lived in Braceville most of his life working as a meat cutter at Super Kmart since 2009. Joseph was a member of the Braceville United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking and watching sports on television. Memories of Joseph will be carried on by his loving family; his mother Joanne Stroup of Braceville; his daughter Kyla Stroup of Braceville; his son Joseph Stroup of Dublin; his 2 sisters & their husbands Janine & Robert Parker of Braceville, Jeannette & Larry Vesa of Warren; and his brother & his wife Robert & Nina Stroup of Columbus. Joseph is preceded in death by his father. Cremation has taken place. Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Saturday, January 5, 2013 from 10:00 to 11:00AM. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 11:00AM at the funeral home with Pastor Joan Purnell officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view this obituary online or to send condolences please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com