About the Artist
Joseph Friel, known as "Joe Friel" to many in his hometown
area of New Straitsville, Ohio, and as "Uncle Joe" to his many relatives in the Edward
and Florence Friel family, was a folk artist, photographer, carpenter/metal
craftsman, and robot engineer, who lived near New Straitsville, Ohio.
Joseph was born on July 9, 1926 and passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009.
Joseph was born on July 9, 1926 and passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009.