Joseph Charles Cissell, age 75 of Bardstown, formerly of Loretto, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Village of Lebanon.  He was born September 13, 1949 in Marion County.  He was a retired employee of Kroger in Lebanon with 52 years of employment.  He loved Loretto and formerly served as Mayor.  He was instrumental in the acquisition of Fire Truck # 1 which at the time was a leap forward for the Loretto Fire Department.   He loved everything about Christmas.  He enjoyed decorating for Christmas and acquiring Christmas collectibles.  He often played Santa.  He was also a caregiver to his mother and his brother, Tony.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Leo and Mary Zita Miles Cissell; two sisters, Geneva Walker and Mary Florence Sapp: five brothers, Bernard, Harold, Tony, Joe and Donald Cissell.

Survivors include one sister, Mary Jane Nugent (Ray) of Loretto: two brothers, Leon Cissell (Rose) and Bob Cissell, both of Loretto; many nieces and nephews including his special caregiver, Annette Newton of Loretto.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6785 Highway 52, Loretto.  Rev. Scott Wimsett will officiate.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The visitation will be 3-8 pm Monday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

Pallbearers are Doug Peake, Ralph Hicks, David Cambron, Lawrence Hamilton, Mike Miller, Freddie Faulkner, Larry Vaughn, and Goose Mattingly.