John H. Haas
January 24, 2021
John H. Haas, 83, of Allentown, passed away January 24, 2021 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Sylvia S. (Dieter) Haas. John and Sylvia were married for 63 years last July. John retired in 2001, as head of engineering at Spirax-Sarco Engineering, after 39 years of service. He also served in the Spirax-Sarco Credit Union as treasurer for many years. Born in Upper Saucon Twp., he was the son of the late John and Ethel (Gorsline) Haas. John attended Penn State University. John was loved by all, and will be greatly missed. Survivors: Wife, Daughter: Sheryl L. Haas-Reese wife of Terry Reese of Zionsville, Sons: David R. Haas and Jason K. Haas both of Allentown, Brothers: Gerald Haas and his wife Elaine of Coopersburg, Robert Haas and his wife Deborah of Ft Myers, FL., Sisters: Sandra wife of Marvin French of Ellicott City, MD and Janet wife of Robert Hartzell of Whitehall, Grandchildren: Dr. Elizabeth Reese of Seattle, WA, Samantha Reese of Hoboken, NJ and Joshua Haas of Allentown. He was preceded in death by a Son: Jeffrey J. Haas. A funeral service will be held on Friday, at 2 P.M. in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton Sts. Allentown. A Calling Hour will be held on Friday, from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association 968 Postal Road #110, Allentown, PA 18109 or to the American Cancer Society Lehigh Valley Unit 3893 Adler Place #170, Bethlehem, PA 18017
John H. Haas, 83, of Allentown, passed away January 24, 2021 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Sylvia S. (Dieter) Haas. John and Sylvia were married for 63 years last July. John retired in 2001, as head of... View Obituary & Service Information