Frank P. Sarko Jr., 71, of Bethlehem, died July 18, 2023, in his home.

He and his wife, Sandra L. (Bertsch) Sarko, were married 48 years.

Born Aug. 24, 1951, in Bethlehem, he was the son of Frank P. Sarko Sr., of Bethlehem and the late Elizabeth (Snyder) Sarko.

He was employed at the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation, in the rolling and combo mills department for about 28 years.

After his formal retirement, he worked at Kraft Foods, Fogelsville, and Northampton Community College in the maintenance department.

He was a social member of the former Old River Road Fire Company (Eastern Salisbury Fire Department) and competed in dart and shuffle board leagues throughout the Lehigh Valley.

He was a member of Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury.

A true beach lover, he enjoyed fishing and boating with his wife on Rehoboth Bay, Delaware.

Additionally, he loved to watch the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies.

In addition to his loving wife, and father, he is survived by a brother, Wayne T. Sarko and his wife, Priscilla; godson Ryan Sarko and his wife, Susanna, of W.Va.; brothers-in-law Barry E. Bertsch and his wife, Denise, of Fogelsville, Scott R. Bertsch and his wife, Patty, of Schnecksville; many nieces, nephews and extended family; best friends Susan and Joe Parisi; and beloved dogs Sadie Grace and Mollie Bea.

He was predeceased by brother, John Sarko.

A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. There will be no public calling hours.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, 1707 Church Road, Allentown, PA.

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