John W. Stevens, 75, of Northampton, died Jan. 4, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Perma L. (Green) Stevens for 54 years.

Born in Moore Township, he was the son of the late John William and Sarah Beatrice (Burnett) Stevens.

He was a 1965 graduate of Northampton High School.

He faithfully and honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War era.

He was a crane operator and shop steward at the former Bethlehem Steel for 35 years. More recently, he was a truck driver for Bradenburg then Cap Glass.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael T. Stevens of Northampton; a daughter, Michelle Stevens Easton of Schnecksville; two grandchildren, Emily and Evan Easton, both of Schnecksville; a sister, Ginger Silfies with Edward of Danielsville; a sister-in-law, Ruby Stevens of Clinton, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Stevens.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.