Joseph M. Samanka, 61, died April 21, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Jennifer Samanka for 23 years.

Born in DuBois, he was the son of Victor and Josephine Samanka.

He worked for Blue Triton Brands (formerly Nestle Waters) for more than 20 years.

He served his community as a captain at Han-Le-Co Fire Company, an assistant baseball coach for Fullerton Athletic Association, a Cub Pack 32 Scout Master and a past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 528.

He was a choir member and cantor at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church and also sang with the men’s chorus group Summer Harmony.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jacob; two daughters, Amanda and Jessica LePree and husband Shawn; a brother, John and wife Pam; a sister, Joanna and husband Bob Crawford; a sister-in-law, Dori; a mother-in-law, Pat Richardson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Gene.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall, 18052.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.