Mark W. Diehl, 51, of Lower Saucon (OBITUARY)

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Mark W. Diehl, 51, of Lower Saucon Township died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 at St. Luke’s University Hospital & Health Network, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Marczyk) Diehl. Mark was born in Fountain Hill on April 4, 1963 to the late Herbert P. and Elizabeth M. (Stival) Diehl. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic church (Colesville), Bethlehem, and a founding member and coach of the Saucon Valley Soccer League. He was an avid photographer, enjoyed camping, and was a devoted husband, father, brother and uncle.

SURVIVORS

In addition to his wife of 28 years last May; children: Matthew W., Mary K. (Christopher M.) Casilio, both at home; brother: Brian A. (Janet L.) Diehl of Hellertown.

SERVICE

Family and friends are invited to call from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2015 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by the service at 7:30 p.m. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association and/or the Red Cross.

Author
Josh Popichak

Josh Popichak is a veteran local journalist with an extensive background in print and digital news. A Bethlehem native, he has a Bachelor’s degree in history and has maintained a lifelong affinity for the subject. He founded Saucon Source to fill a need for independent local journalism, which has thrived with the support of an engaged, enthusiastic readership. He thanks the community, whose continued support makes this site possible.