Joseph Brown, 60, of Catasauqua, died Oct. 26, 2014, in Northampton.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Nancy (Strack) Brown.

He was a heavy equipment operator for the labor union with various Lehigh Valley companies.

He is survived by three sisters, Wendy and her husband Jeff Zemba, Flaxine Grube and Nita Brown; a brother, William and his wife Melissa Brown; a stepdaughter, Heather and her husband Keith; two grandchildren, Shayna and Jacob; and nieces and nephews Wayne, Shawn, Destiny, Kristyn, Tyra and Cole.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Rebecca.

Donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses, c/o the funeral home or online at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc.