Joan J. Matuskowitz, 80, of Walnutport and formerly of Allentown, died Sept. 19, 2015, at her home. She was the wife of the late Adam Matuskowitz Jr.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late LeRoy and Elizabeth (Miller) Thompson.

She was a seamstress for various textile mills throughout the Lehigh Valley.

She was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Cherryville. She was a member and past chaplain of the ladies’ auxiliary of the Egypt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7293, Whitehall.

She supported animal shelters and needy children overseas.

She is survived by a daughter, Charlene Matuskowitz-Mateus-Petruska and her husband Michael Petruska of Walnutport; a daughter-in-law, Connie Matuskowitz of Ohio; a sister, LaRue Shafer of Catasauqua; and two grandchildren, Virginia and Michael.

She was predeceased by a son, Adam III; a brother, Raymond; a sister, Charlotte; and companion, Pete Stesny.

Contributions may be given to an animal shelter of one’s choice.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.