John J. Muta

John Muta, age 89, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Country Meadows Retirement Communities of Allentown. He was the husband of Catherine (Jackovitz) Muta for 66 years. Born in Simpson, PA, he was the son of the late John J. and Margaret T. (Semonek) Muta. Earning the rank of private first class, he was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion and VFW. John had worked for the Duggan and Marcon Construction Company as a foreman for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. John and his wife, Catherine, were avid ballroom dancers. He was a member of St. Thomas More Church in Allentown.

Survivors: Loving husband to wife, Catherine; loving father to daughters, Cheryl Lewis (Scott) of Allentown, Carolyn Kotch of Allentown, Catherine Stroup of Alaska, son, James Muta of CA; loving Pop to grandchildren, Matthew, Jessica, Meghan, Dakota, Noah, Hunter, Zachariah, Jetlin, Austin, Emily, Jennifer, Christine, great granddaughter, Eve.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, March 18th, at 11:30 AM in St. Thomas More Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown, PA, followed by burial services at Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.stephensfuneral.com, www.mcall.com, www.legacy.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association National Processing Center, PO Box 96011 Washington DC 20090-6011.