Edward M. Marx, 58, of Kunkletown, died suddently April 11, 2016, in his home. He was the husband of Melissa L. (Reinhard) Marx for 17 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late William J. Sr. and Helen M (Laufik) Marx.

He was employed by Labor Union Local 1174, Allentown.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mariah of Northampton, Therese of Kunkletown, Shelby Marx and her husband William Bast of New Tripoli and Colleen and her fiancé Ed Meckel of Slatington; a son, Edward C. of Kunkletown; seven grandchildren, Kiersten, Jocelyn, Olivia, Eddie Jr., Thaddeus, Miley and Cecelia; a sister, Ann Marie and her husband Lou Chiesa of Zionsville; two brothers, William and his wife Kim of Whitehall and Frank and his wife Pauline of Danielsville; nieces; and nephews.

Contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

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