Joseph D. Zoeller, a Towson native who retired from the Black & Decker Corp. in 1973, died of cancer Thursday. He was 68.

Services for Mr. Zoeller, a Black & Decker supervisor who was transferred to Connecticut in 1966, will be held June 2 at the United Methodist Church of Newington, Conn.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Zoeller is survived by a son, Sgt. David Lee Zoeller of the New Cumberland Army Depot in Pennsylvania; a daughter, Vicki Timmons of Newington, Conn.; and five grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church, 401 New Britain Avenue, Newington, Conn., 06111.