Joseph John Kuzma, 78, of Allentown, died April 14, 2017, in his home. He was the husband of Miriam (Maran) Kuzma. They were married for 58 years Feb. 7. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Teman) Kuzma.

He was an independent truck driver for 22 years, retiring in 2002.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during a peacetime era.

He was the current Commander of the Honorary First Defenders of Allentown. He was a member of the Topton American Legion Post #217 where he served with the Honor Guard detail. He was a volunteer for the Macungie V.F.W. Honor Guard, a member of the Egypt Veterans Home Association, the Mercantile of Emmaus, Columbia Home of Allentown #924 and a life member of the Fraternal Order of Police.

He was the recipient of the Legion of Honor Award by The Chapel of Four Chaplains.

He is survived by his wife; children, LeAnn P. and her husband Gerald Silberman, of Kutztown, Joseph D., of Toronto, Canada, Ellen M. and her husband John Stenger, of Walnutport; daughter-in-law, Renee J., of Slatington; sisters, Sarah Rutkowski, of Boyertown, Rose Marie Yerk, of Barto; eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Kenneth J.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. April 19, in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Family and friends may pay their respects 1 to 2 p.m. in the funeral home.