John W. Kardos, 74, of Lower Saucon Township, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Gail P. (Wisser) Kardos.

Born in Fountain Hill, PA on March 3, 1934 he was the son of the late Ann Kardos. John worked at the Bethlehem Steel as a Structural Draftsman for 24 years and then as a Rate Setter in the # 8 and #2 Machine Shops until retiring in 1993. He served his country honorably in the Army during Peacetime.

John was a member of St. Luke's Old Williams Lutheran Church, Hellertown. He had served on the Church Council, and ran the yearly cake walk at the Ice Cream Festival. He was the Treasurer of St. Luke's Old Williams Cemetery. He was also a member of the Lower Saucon Sportsman's Association, Lower Saucon Township. John was an Avid Hunter, Fisherman, Wine Maker and Gardener, he especially enjoyed taking care of his Fruit Trees. He and his retired friends would meet weekly at his garage for refreshments and fellowship.

Survivors: In addition to his wife of 40 years: Sons:Scott B. and his wife Lyn K. of Hamilton Square, NJ, Keith W. and his wife Stephanie A. of Bethlehem, PA; Daughter: Kim M. Hahr of Hellertown; Grandchildren: Kristin N. Voorhis, Kevin M. Kardos, Emily E. and Daniel G. Hahr

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 10 - 11a.m. Monday March 31, 2008 at the church, 20 Church Road, Hellertown followed by the service at 11a.m. The Interment will conclude services at St. Luke's Old Williams Cemetery, Williams Township. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmanfh.com . The Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown is in charge of arrangements.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church, 18055.