John B. Faust, 70, of Bethlehem-East Allen Township, died March 17, 2015, at home. He was the husband of Cynthia (Roberts) Faust for 51 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Elmer J. Sr. and Eliza A. (Rickert) Faust.

He worked in the maintenance of way department of PBNE railroad, Bethlehem, for 25 years until he retired in 1996.

He was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Nazareth.

He was a member of Alliance Fire Company and of the Northampton senior citizens center.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Denise J. Weber and her fiance Richard Slotter of Northampton; a son, David J. of Northampton; a brother, Elmer J. and his wife Jean Faust of Northampton; a twin sister, Katie Derr of Bethlehem; four grandchildren, Joseph, Kristen, Sarah and Andrew; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Milisits; and a brother, Chester.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund or to the American Heart and Lung Association, both c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.