Joseph J. Molchany, 86, of Allentown, died peacefully Aug. 24, 2019, surrounded by his loving family in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He was the husband of the late Ruth K. (Giangulano) Molchany who died in 2008.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late James G. and Susan M. (Budihas) Molchany.

Employed by Essroc Cement Company for 27 years, he retired in 1995.

He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Orefield.

A 1952 graduate of the Northampton High School, he later served in the Navy during the Korean War era, and achieved rank of SKG2.

He served as president of Union Local 414 for 11 years under several international unions, including the United Cement Union, Lime, Gypsum Workers Union, and he served as a trustee for District Council No. 1, affiliated with this International and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, and The International Workers of North America.

Previously, he was employed by Northampton-Bath Railroad and Western Electric Corp.

His survivors include daughters Jody, wife of William Bernecker, of Northampton, Marybeth Blose, Roseann Sottolano, Elena, wife of Joseph Geczi; son James and wife, Michelle, all of Coplay; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister Dorothy Abelovsky of Lehighton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by brothers Jacob, William and Robert.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Sept. 3 at St. Joseph The Worker Church, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield.

Call, 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday in church.

Interment with military honors will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Krocks Road, Allentown.

To leave condolences, go to schislerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund c/o the funeral home.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.