Joseph G. Marchant, 57, of Orefield, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, after being stricken suddenly at home. He was the husband of Marilyn M. “Bonnie” (Woodington) Marchant. The couple celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary last June 26.

Born in Gloucester, MA, on April 20, 1952, Joseph was the son of the late Andrew V. and Sylvia F. (O'Connell) Marchant. He was the President of CFC Logistics in Quakertown since 2003. Prior to that, he was the Vice-President of Millard Refrigerated Services of Fogelsville for 5 years and worked for Americold for over 20 years. He was a member of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, in Catasauqua.

Survivors: Wife; children, Terri L. Sweet and her husband Eric of Gloucester, MA, Bethany A. Beers and her husband Brian of Zionsville, Nathan A. Marchant and his fiancée, Michelle E. Striegel, of York; brother, Timothy Marchant, of Gloucester, MA; sisters, Mary Dunham, of Fryburg, ME, Susan Plagenhoef, of Branford, CT, Andrea Aro, Patricia Marchant, and Kristen Mason, all of Gloucester, MA; grandchildren, Tyler, Mackenzie, Maya, Daniel and Rowan; predeceased by a brother Daniel Marchant and a sister, Olive Cottone.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:30 pm. Saturday, September 12, 2009 at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, 1003 Second Street, Catasauqua, with the Rev. Eric J. Gruber, as Celebrant. No calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.