Joseph S. Pavolko, Sr., 78, of Coplay, died May 15,2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Twp. He was married to the late Jeanette W. (Gavlick) Pavolko. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Gavura) Pavolko,Sr. A shop steward for the United Auto Workers, Mack Local #677, he was a machinist for Mack Trucks, Inc., of Allentown. A Korean veteran, he faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Whitehall.
Survivors: Son, John M. and his wife, Monica, of Coplay; daughters, Jane M. McFetridge of Coplay; Julia A. wife of Will Snyder of Schnecksville; 8 grandchildren, companion, Shirley Egan of Allentown; sister, Mary Pardo, brother, Michael Pavolko, both of Bethlehem. He was predecease by a son, Joseph S. Pavolko, Jr.; a sister, Elizabeth Dieter, a brother, Martin Pavolko.
Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2014, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Whitehall. Viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9-10:00 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Interment, St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Northampton.
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