Constantine Tarasuk, 87, of Bethlehem, died Feb.18, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospice House. Born in Clifton Township, he was a son of the late Roman and Alexandria (Supchick) Tarasuk. He was the husband of Alice (Baker) Tarasuk for 59 years.

He retired from the U. S. Navy as a chief petty officer after 24 years of service.

He worked at Lehigh County Prison.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Ric and his wife Roseann, Marina and her husband Donald Woodring, Catherine and her husband Richard McKenney and Stephen and his wife Melissa; six grandchildren, Gary and his wife Cathy Woodring, Adam and Scott Woodring, Shawn McKenney and his fiancé Kristin Collcchio, and Jacqueline and Ashley Tarasuk; a great-grandson, Ryan McKenney and a second great-grandson expected in March; and two sisters, Alice Zwarycz and Tanya Kauffman.

He was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem