Stephen W. Szever, 50, of Allentown, died May 4, 2021, suddenly at home.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of Marcia Ann (Czekner) of Whitehall and the late William J. Szever Jr.

He was a 1988 graduate of Whitehall High School.

He was a U.S. Army Special Forces Ranger during the Iraq War.

He volunteered with the Tails of Valor, Paws of Honor organization. He was a member of Porter Lodge 284 F&AM.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Scott P. and his wife Brandy of South Orange, N.J.; a niece, Chloe; and a nephew, Wesley.

There will be graveside services with Masonic and military honors 10 a.m. May 14, the 10th anniversary of his father’s passing, at Laurel Cemetery, Kimmett Avenue, Whitehall, 18052.

Contributions may be made to Tails of Valor, Paws of Honor, P.O. Box 127, Coopersburg, 18036, or at tailsofvalor.org; or to the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center voluntary service used to provide activities and personal items for the residents, 1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes Barre, 18711.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.