Joseph Charles Donchez Jr., 63, of Allentown, died suddenly April 4, 2020, in his home.

He and his wife Joanne (Rothrock) Donchez were married 33 years last April 26.

Born March 14, 1957, in Bethlehem, he was the son of Kathryn (Cassidy) Krommes and her husband, Frederick, and the late Joseph Charles Donchez Sr.

He was a painter at Mack Trucks Inc., Macungie, for the last nine years.

Before that, he was a furniture finisher at Guardsman Furniture Pro, Quakertown, for 15 years.

In addition to his wife, mother and stepfather, he is survived by sons Joseph Nicholas Donchez (Chelsea) of Bethlehem, Tyler James Donchez of Whitehall, Erik David Donchez of Allentown; siblings James Donchez (Krista) of Florida, David Donchez (Kelly) of Germansville, Mary Jo Kuebler (Steve) of Allentown; father-in-law James LeRoy Rothrock Sr. of Quakertown; brothers-in-law Vincent Stetch of Allentown and James LeRoy Rothrock Jr. of Perkasie.

He was predeceased by his sister, Debbie Stetch.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. There will be no public calling hours.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.