Paul F. Duracinsky, Sr., 84, of Emmaus, died Sept. 10, 2015, in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Ethel M. (Stoudt) Duracinsky, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage July 9. Born in Catasauqua, he was the son of the late Vendel and Elizabeth (Zyack) Duracinsky.

He worked for Local 36 in Bethlehem, retiring in 1990.

He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Emmaus.

He honorably served his country in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife; son, Michael J., of Emmaus; daughters, Michelle and her husband Dan DiNapoli, of Bensalem and Tunie, of Easton, Md.; grandchildren, Paul Finiello, Lauren and her husband Ryan Catterton, Joe DiNapoli and fiancee Kendra Aeri, and Lauren and her husband Matt Pogue; great-grandchildren, Gabriel Catterton and Natalie Pogue. He was predeceased by a son, Paul F. Jr. and nine older siblings.

Contributions may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, Ill. 60693.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.