William M. Laky Sr., 85, of Allen Township, died July 21, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Galgon) Laky for 54 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late John and Theresa (Szabo) Laky.

He achieved the rank of sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era.

He was employed as a union cement finisher for Local 233, Lehigh Valley, later Local 592, Philadelphia.

He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Christine L. and her husband Robert Erdossy of Bath; two sons, William Jr. and his wife Michelle of Cherryville and Joseph J. at home; four grandsons, Dalton, Austin, Logan and Seth; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by four sisters, Helen, Anna, Irene and Mary; and four brothers, John, Alex, Stephen and Joey.

Services will be private.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.