Joseph T. Macalush

Joseph T. Macalush, beloved husband, father, pop, 87 years of age, of West Broad Street Tamaqua, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale.
Born May 19, 1936 in Coaldale the son of the late Benjamin, and Anna (Horas) Macalush. Joe was also predeceased by; sisters, Anna Mae Herring, Pauline Hager; brothers, John, and James Macalush.

Surviving; are his wife of 62 years, Anne C. (Edmonds) Macalush; daughter: Nicole Machay; sons, Todd Macalush and his wife Lisa, Darin Macalush and his wife Amy all of Tamaqua; grandchildren whom he adored, Abigail, and Ian Machay, Haley Macalush. Many nieces and nephews also survive Joe.

A 1954 graduate of the former Coaldale High School, Joe served honorably in the National Guard. He retired from Mack Truck in the Macungie plant and then worked for the Tamaqua Area School District. Joe so enjoyed talking and socializing with his friends in Tamaqua. He used his gift of gab by volunteering as a driver assisting Disabled Veteran or meandering the isles of Boyer's. A longtime member of the American Hose Fire Company, Joe was an avid Penn State Football fan, and ardent supporter of Tamaqua High School athletics.

Joe belonged to the Primitive Methodist Church of Tamaqua, having served on the board of Trustees.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from the funeral home at 11 o'clock A.M. Friends may call in the morning or at the funeral home from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services.

Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Joe's name to:
Primitive Methodist Church
57 Hunter Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252

Online condolences or a fond memory of Joe can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com