John F. Paukovits, 66, of Northampton, died Dec. 17, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Pattiann (Hoffman) Paukovits for 43 years.

Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late William P. and Helen E. (Herschman) Paukovits.

He was employed as a truck driver/laborer for Austin Powder-Maurer & Scott Inc., Northampton, for 23 years until retiring this past June.

He was a former member of several men’s dart leagues at the Northampton Catholic War Veterans Club, St. Peter & Paul Sick & Beneficial Society and the Lappawinzo Rod & Gun Club. He was an active supporter of the Northampton Area Wrestling Club and boosters club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, John F. Paukovits, Jr. and wife Kimberly of Danielsville; a daughter, Dr. Janel L. Paukovits and her husband Dr. Jonathan Hue of Cleveland, Ohio; a brother, William P. Paukovits and wife Rosann of Walnutport; a sister, Nancy Helwig of Wescoesville; 3 grandchildren, Evan, Addison and Jaxson.

Future celebration of life services will be announced.

Contributions may be made to the Northampton Area Wrestling Club c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.