Robert W. Molchany Sr., 74, of Allentown and formerly of Catasauqua, died feb. 17, 2014, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Roberta (Dombroski) Molchany.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late James and Sue (Budihas) Molchany.

He was a Northampton High School graduate.

He was the owner of JBB Construction and Carpentry, Allentown, for 23 years before retiring in 1999.

Prior to that, he was a sub-contractor for various construction companies throughout the Lehigh Valley for many years.

He was a member of Ebenezer New Reformed Church, Hellertown.

He was a saxophone player with both the Grace Notes and Central Pennsylvania Gospel Band.

He was a band leader and saxophone player for the former Freedom Airs Polka Band, Lehigh Valley, for more than 10 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Robert W. Jr. of Orefield, Bradley D. of Allentown and Gregory A. and his companion Mary Schenkel of Allentown; a daughter, Michelle D. and her husband Graham Campbell of Emmaus; two step-sons, Rudy and Ronald Flamisch; and a step-daughter, Shelly Kesack, all of Northampton; two brothers, William and his wife Mary Molchany of North Catasauqua and Joseph Molchany of Allentown; a sister, Dorothy Abelovsky of Palmerton; a sister-in-law, Mary Molchany of Coplay; five grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a brother, Jake.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton