John S. Gontkosky, 85, of Whitehall, died April 14, 2021, at home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Weber) Gontkosky for 50 years.

Born in Egypt, he was the son of the late John and Anna B. (Haklitch) Gontkosky.

He was in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957.

He worked for General Electric until they closed. He later worked for Luther Crest Retirement in the security department.

He was a lifelong member of the Guthsville Rod and Gun Club and belonged to the Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael J.; two brothers, Robert Gontkosky and his wife Carol and Leo Gontkosky and his wife Gloria; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Maryanne Kohlhauser.

Contributions may be made to St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St., Coplay, 18037.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Coplay.