John P. Kalynych, 50, of Hellertown and formerly of Catasauqua, died Aug. 27, 2023.

Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Paul D. and Pauline C. (Young) Kalynych of Bethlehem.

Throughout the Lehigh Valley, he was a mainstay in fire rescue, EMS, special operations, 911 communications and MERT. He was also co-owner of M&J Outdoor Services LLP.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Andrew and Dylan Kalynych, along with their mother, Jacquelyn M. (Heller) Kalynych; his significant other, Jennifer L. (Beck) Steitz; a sister, Rebecca Ahner with husband David; a grandfather, Kenneth W. Young; two nieces; an aunt; uncles; extended family; and an expected blessing due in October.

He was predeceased by a maternal grandmother, Pearl Young; and paternal grandparents, Paul and Mary Kalynych.

His family will receive guests 12:30-3 p.m. Sept. 8 in the pavilion of Polk Valley Park, 2068 Polk Valley Road, Hellertown. Parking for personal vehicles will be in the lower parking areas, with shuttle service provided.

Contribution may be made to either the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 6520 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, or msfocus.org;, or the Burn Prevention Network, 1275 Glenlivet Drive, Suite 100-628, Allentown, 18106, or burnprevention.org.

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