John Kachmar, 90, of Northampton, died April 17, 2021. He was the husband of Mary (Harakal) Kachmar for 63 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Philip and Anna (Guzy) Kachmar.

He was a 1948 graduate of Northampton High School.

He was in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict on the USS Newport News.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business at Moravian College and a master’s degree in education from Lehigh University.

He taught accounting and business courses at the high school level in the Phillipsburg School District for 35 years.

He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Northampton. He was a treasurer for the Young at Heart group.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kathy Skrapits and her husband Andy and Karen Glassic and her husband Ronald; and five grandchildren, Nicole, Kristen, Michael, Brian and Bethany.

He was predeceased by his siblings, Alex Kachmar, Mary Mekosh, Anna Marth and Rose Kachmar Szupper.

Contributions may be made to the church, 2181 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

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