Joseph S. Mucka

Joseph S. Mucka, 87, of Bethlehem died August 18, 2007 at Moravian Village. He was the husband of the late Rheta J. Hubitsky Mucka to whom he was married for over 56 years. Born in Slovakia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Katarina Pastir Mucka.

In his youth, he lived and worked in New York City and later worked at the former New Jersey Zinc Company in Palmerton. He was then employed for 34 years by the Bethlehem Steel Company until his retirement in 1978. In his spare time, he excelled at bowling and golf. Joseph was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Survivors: He is survived by his sons; Joseph M. Mucka and wife MaryAnn of Orefield, James P. Mucka and wife Tana of Allentown, daughter, Catherine A. Mucka Herd and husband Terry Herd of Brentwood, TN, sister-in-law, Margaret Hubitsky of Bethlehem. Joseph will also be remembered by four grandchildren; Joseph, Lindsay, Patrick and Amy and two great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his son David, daughter-in-law Janis and a granddaughter Linda.

Services:

Friends and family may call from 9:30-10:30 AM Wednesday August 22, 2007 at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

The family asks that contributions may be made in Joseph?s memory to the Jack R. Ridge Science Scholarship Fund at Moravian College, Office of Development, 1200 Main St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.