Joseph J. Matika, 55, of Northampton, died Sept. 30, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Brenda E. (Boddy) Matika for nine years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph P. and Loretta A. (Frisch) Matika.

He was a caregiver for ARC of Lehigh and Northampton counties and worked for Access Services of Lehigh Valley. He was previously a garment spreader and cutter for the former Cross Country Clothes-Botany 500 group, Northampton.

He was front man and lead singer for many Lehigh Valley bands including Rip Sawz and Flak Trakker.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Casey and her companion Brad Hersh of Whitehall; a granddaughter, Lennon Mae Hersh; a special friend, John Matwijow of Bethlehem; two stepchildren, Janelle T. Brown of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jeremy Brown of Allentown; three sisters, Lori A. Matika, Karen Matika and her companion Daniel Focht and Kristine and her husband William Spanitz, all of Whitehall; an aunt and uncle, Mary and John Daub of Whitehall; two nieces, Laura and Jenna; a great-nephew, Cameron; a sister-in-law, Linda Boddy of Wilmington, Del.; and a brother-in-law, Larry Thompson of West Grove, Chester County.

There will be a calling time 2-4 p.m., followed by memorial services 4 p.m., Oct. 13 at the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton.

Contributions may be sent to the ARC of Lehigh and Northampton counties, 2289 Avenue A, Bethlehem, 18017.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.