Joseph D. Kudella, 93, of Bethlehem, died suddenly as a result of an aneurism on April 2, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. Born in Coaldale and raised in Lansford, he was a son of the late Florian and Susan (Oslej) Kudella. He was the husband of Joan H. (Panker) Kudella for 49 years.

He was a Class of 1950 graduate of Moravian College where he played varsity football.

He was in the United States Navy during World War II and participated on D-Day.

He worked in sheet sales at Bethlehem Steel Corp. for many years until he retired.

He was a member of St. John’s Windish Lutheran Church, Bethlehem.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Danny and his wife Elaine of Coopersburg; a daughter, Sally Monek of Bethlehem; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Millie Godfrey of Batavia, Ill.; nieces; nephews; and two brothers-in-law, Richard and his wife Sandra Panker of Allentown and Robert Panker of Bethlehem.

He was predeceased by several brothers and sisters, including a brother, John, who was killed in action in World War II.

Contributions may be made to Moravian College Blue and Grey Club, 1200 Main St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Arrangements were made by Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.