Walter A. Marinkovits, 79, of Northampton, died June 21, 2018. He was the husband of Joan (DeLucia) Marinkovits for 54 years.

Born in Coplay, he was a son of the late Gustav and Hedwig (Marakovits) Marinkovits.

He graduated from Coplay High School.

He was employed at Stofanak Custom Kitchens, Hechinger and Stanley Vidmar. He was a school bus driver for the Whitehall School District and was a Pennsylvania State Police constable.

He was a member of the Tri-Boro Sportsman Club, Ranger Lake and the Northampton Exchange Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Walter J. Marinkovits; a daughter, Mary Schnoke; and two grandchildren, Tyler and Daniel.

He was predeceased by four sisters, Agnes Drauch, Florence Sommers, Hilda Fruend and Helen Handwerk; and two brothers, John and Edward.

Contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1343 Newport Ave., Northampton, 18067.

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