Joseph A. Deluma

Joseph Anthony DeLuma, 69, of Denver, Lancaster County, died February 16, 2011 in Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born January 14, 1942 in Reading, he was a son of the late John Anthony and Frances (Franco) DeLuma.

Joseph was a 1959 graduate of Central Catholic High School.

He served in the U.S. Army National Guard.

Joseph was employed as a barber with John A. DeLuma Barber Shop for 15 years, retiring in 2004.

He was a lifetime member of Victro Emmanuel II Lodge and enjoyed sports of all kinds.

Surviving is a sister, Carol A. Schmoyer of Muhlenberg Township.

Other survivors include a niece, Heather R. Doukas of Muhlenberg Township; two nephews, Tommy W. Schmoyer, III of Shillington; a great nephews, Thomas W. Schmoyer, IV and Louie Doukas and a great niece Oiabella S. Doukas.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated Monday at 1:00 p.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 N. 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604. For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com.