Joseph K. Stern, age 92, formerly of Bellevue passed away peacefully on Friday April 13, 2018. Survived by his significant other Kathy Bocka, and her children Brian, and Carrie. Also survived by his sister Allayne A. Stern. Preceded in death by his parents Nelson and Laura (Wolff) Stern, and a sister Marilyn Stern. Friends will be received in the Orion C. Pinkerton Funeral Home, Inc., 1014 California Ave. Avalon on Monday April 16, 2018 from 2-4 and 6pm until time of service at 7:30pm. Condolences may be offered at www.pinkertonfuneralhome.net for the Stern family.