Kirby W. Traub, 76, of Macungie, died April 22, 2024, in his residence. He was the husband of Constance L. (Shafer) Traub for 42 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Dick W. and Ruth E. (Barrall) Traub.

He was a 1970 graduate of Penn State University.

He started his career with his family at Traub’s Market, Inc. He later worked for Laneco and Newhart’s Food. In 1997 he became owner and operator of Traub’s Doggies, Emmaus, until retiring in 2014.

He was a member of Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, Allentown.

He enjoyed hunting and was a former member of Mount Allen Hunting Association.

He is survived by his wife; sons, Kristopher and his wife, Heather, Keith and partner, Lora; daughters, Natalie Johnson, Katie; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Robin K.

Contributions in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, Md. 21741.

Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.