Ronald J. McGovern Jr., 41, of Allentown (OBITUARY)

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McGovern

Ronald J. McGovern Jr., 41, of Allentown died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 at home. He was born in Allentown on Jan. 22, 1974 to Ronald J. McGovern Sr. of Allentown and the late Janet (Reese) Langdon-Cihiy. Ron was a Bulk Dispatcher at Air Products & Chemicals for several years. He was a graduate of Northampton Area High School. Ron enjoyed photography, mountain biking and following his beloved band, Pearl Jam.

SURVIVORS

In addition to father; stepmother: Judy A. McGovern; sister: Carolyn B. (Fred J.) Kessler of Knowlton Twp., N.J.; nephews: Jonathan, Rowan and Gavin Kessler; paternal grandmother: Regina (Knast) McGovern of Philadelphia.

SERVICE

The service will be private. There will be no calling hours. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.

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