Obituary: Joseph M. Knise, 84, Formerly of Salisbury

Joseph M. Knise, 84, formerly of Salisbury Township, died Sunday, July 8, 2012 at St. Luke's University Hospital, Fountain Hill surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Helene M. (Arnold) Knise. He was born in Allentown on Feb. 20, 1928 to the late Joseph M. Knise Sr. and Francis E. (Wagner) Knise. Joseph worked at the former Bethlehem Steel as a foreman for 33 years until retiring. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Coopersburg.

Survivors:

In addition to his loving wife of 54 years; son: Edward Joseph Orlando (wife Donna) of Whitehall; and sister: Patricia A. Arnold of Whitehall Township. He was predeceased by a son Joseph M. in 1993.

Service:

The calling hour was Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the , 326 Main St., Hellertown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at his church, 5050 Saint Josephs Road, Coopersburg. The interment concluded services at Calvary Cemetery, Limeport, with military honors. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his church (zip code 18036).

-Obituary courtesy of Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc.