George R. Katchur, 72, of Northampton, died Oct. 25, 2016, after a short bout with cancer at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Kathy (Gavalla) Katchur for 49 years.

He was a son of the late George and Anna (Steiner) Katchur.

He attended East Stroudsburg University and Penn State University.

He was in the Army National Guard for several years.

He worked in the engineering department of Mack Trucks for 40 years until he retired in 2007.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kandice Ann and her husband Craig Dickover and their sons, Tyler and Samuel; a son, Brian Edward and his wife Deanna and their son, Gavin; a brother, Roger Katchur of Allentown; and a sister, Judy Kozo of Fort Myers, Fla.

Contributions may be made to St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St., Coplay, 18037.

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