Joseph Frank Marakovits, 83, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Inpatient Unit, Allentown. Born on December 19, 1937, in Northampton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Jurinko) Marakovits. Joseph and his wife, Dorothy A. (Wilton), celebrated 62 years of marriage together. He was employed as an accountant for Air Products until his retirement. In addition, he worked at Paolo's Restaurant in Northampton for 9 years. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. Joseph was a very faithful man. He achieved a lifelong dream of becoming a priest. He served as a priest for St. Therese Anglican Catholic Church in Northampton, where along with his wife and members, celebrated worship on Sundays in his home. Joseph served as former commander of the U.S. Power Squadrons for many years. He was an avid lifelong Notre Dame Football fan, which was handed down by his father.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by his daughters, Sandra, and husband, Barry Bowen, Christine and husband, Jason Sheckler; grandchildren, Nicole and husband, Augustin, Bradley and wife, Kaitlyn, and Laura Bowen; great-grandchildren, Aryana, Sabella, Lily, and Logan; sister, Patty Ann and husband, Roland Hunsicker; and several nieces and nephews. Brothers, Thomas and David, preceded Joseph in death.

Services: Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 27 ^th at 11:00 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21 ^st St., Northampton. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home. Interment will be held at a later date in Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Anglican Catholic Church of St. Therese in loving memory of Joseph.