Joan Ann Kula, 69, of Coplay, died June 13, 2017, at her home. She was the wife of Gerald G. Kula for 29 years.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy E. (MacBride) Lynch.

She retired in 2016 from Muhlenberg College after a career in food service as a chef in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two stepsons, David and his wife Renata of Spotsylvania, Va. and Jason and his wife Jill of Fogelsville; a stepdaughter, Karrie Kula of Detroit, Mich.; and a granddaughter, Jordyn Kula.

She was predeceased by a son, Keith M. Prentis.

Contributions may be made to Keith Kula’s scholarship fund at Flagler College, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.