Stephen Pristash, 85, of Whitehall, died June 11, 2021. He was the husband of Joan (Messenlehner) Pristash for 65 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Fedor and Tanka (Salasky) Pristash.

He was a Whitehall High School graduate.

He was a cutter for Cross Country Clothes until he retired in 1995.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Whitehall.

He is survived by two sons, Anthony and companion Connie Cecala and Robert and his wife Sharon; a daughter, Wendy Pristash-Gonzalez and her husband Gilbert; three grandchildren, Robert Pristash Jr., Samantha Biechy and her husband Aaron and Elizabeth Gonzalez; two great-grandchildren, Natalie and Tucker Biechy; a brother, Paul and his wife Ann; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by five sisters, Mary McGuire, Margaret Radio, Julia Shara, Helen Pristash and Anne Pristash; and four brothers, Michael, Andrew, John and Peter.

Contributions may be made via Holy Mass offerings or to the Northampton Area Food Bank.

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