John J. Geosits Sr., 89, of Cementon, died Jan. 23, 2024, at Complete Care at Lehigh Center, Macungie. He was the husband of the late Ethel V. (Madea) Geosits.

Born in Kresgeville, he was the son of the late George W. and Hilda (Keppel) Geosits.

He was a 1952 graduate of Central Catholic High School.

He served his country as a private 1st class in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958.

He was a maintenance technician for the former Beatrice Cheese Corp., Allentown, for 18 years, retiring in 1999.

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

He was a member of Grouse Hall Fish and Game Association, Coplay.

He is survived by a sister, Virginia Plata of Northampton; a grandson; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son, John J. Jr.; and a sister, Maryann Fatzinger.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.