Ryan Michael Schock, 19, of New Tripoli, died suddenly April 6, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Carbon Campus from injuries sustained in a work accident.

Born Sept. 15, 2003, in Allentown, he was the son of Michael J. and Michele M. (Jones) Schock, with whom he resided.

A 2022 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, he was employed at AJW Inc, New Tripoli since 2021.

He was a lifetime member of the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club and Heidelberg Fish and Game Club.

He was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, New Tripoli.

A true outdoorsman, he was an avid hunter, loved to fish, go four wheeling and woodworking.

He loved to go Jeep mudding and spending Wednesday Night “Guys Night” with his friends.

In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by sisters Erika L. Smith (Joseph Kelly) of Colorado, Erin M. Schock at home; maternal grandmother Martha M. (Rothrock) Jones of New Tripoli; paternal grandparents Richard J. and Linda L. (Snyder) Schock of Slatington; uncle Andrew Jones (Jen) of Allentown; aunt Michele Schock of Slatington; large extended family; and many friends.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather Thomas G. Jones.

His memorial service will be 11 a.m. April 15 at Goodwill Fire Company No. 1, 6011 Memorial Road, Germansville, with Pastor Wally F. Frisch officiating.

Family and friends may pay their respects 9-11 a.m. Saturday in the fire company.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Erin M. Schock College Fund and/or to the church memorial fund, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.