Published December 04. 2024 10:10AM
of Whitehall
John P. Rowland, 85, of Whitehall, died Nov. 28, 2024. He was the husband of Kathleen E. (Millen) for 51 years.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John D. and Wanda A. (Nachisty) Rowland.
He was a 1957 graduate of Whitehall High School.
He served in the 24th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army.
He spent his career in the logistics industry, retiring from Cotter & Company in 2007.
He was active with the National Railway Historical Society, Lehigh Valley chapter, with his son.
He was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, James and wife Jennifer and Bethany Walker and husband William; three grandchildren, Julia, John and Elijah; a sister, Dolores Billera and husband Joseph; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Douglas H.
There will be a calling time 9-10 a.m., followed by a prayer service 10 a.m., Dec. 5 at the funeral home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton.
Contributions may be presented to the church, 3005 S. Front St., Whitehall, 18052.
Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc.
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