Joseph G. Karo, 70, of Northampton, died Dec. 19, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late George and Helen (Szerencsits) Karo.

He was a Northampton High School graduate.

He was a laborer at Bethlehem Steel for many years.

He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton.

He is survived by an aunt; uncles; and several cousins.

Services are private.

Contributions may be made to the Lehigh Valley Health Network burn unit, c/o the funeral home, 326 E. 21st. St., Northampton, 18067

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc.