K.V. Knopp Funeral Home

08/09/2025

Lucille B. “Lucy” Salomon, 102, of Allentown, passed into her Heavenly home with her family by her side on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She and her husband, Erich E. Salomon, shared 60 years of marriage before his death in 2014.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Harry B. and Mabel L. (Steckel) Parks. Lucy was a 1941 graduate of Allentown High School. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper at the former Vogel-Ritt Exterminators and for many years as a clerk in the family-owned Salomon Jewelers in Allentown. Lucy was an active member of the former Zion’s Reformed UCC in Allentown. She loved to garden, enjoyed spending time outdoors and took great pride in baking homemade desserts.

Survivors: Daughter, Jennifer S. Kukula and her husband Stanley J. of Forest Hill, Maryland, with whom she resided for the past year; son, Erich E. “Rick” Salomon, II and his wife Linda of Allentown; sister, Louise P. Benda of Williamsport, Maryland; brother, Donald W. Parks and his wife Joyce of Allentown; a multitude of beloved nieces, nephews and their families.

Lucy was also preceded in death by 8 siblings - Bernice C. Huntley, Major Frank G. Parks U.S.M.C. Retired, Harry O. Parks Jr., Warren Parks, Stanley Parks, Robert Parks, William R. Parks and Edwin C. Parks.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Allentown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations in Lucy’s memory may be made to Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley, 1302 N. Sherman Street, Allentown, PA 18109.

Lucille B. Lucy Salomon, 102, of Allentown, passed into her Heavenly home with her family by her side on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She and her husband, Erich E. Salomon, shared 60 years of marriage before his death in 2014. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late

08/08/2025

Timothy P. Thomson, 64, of Salisbury Township, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. He and his wife, Olga (Gordo) Thomson, shared 27 years of marriage.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Daniel Allen and Mary K. (Nino) Thomson. Tim was a graduate of William Allen High School. He worked as a Process Engineer at Air Products and Linde for many years, until retiring in 2020. Tim was an avid golfer, enjoyed traveling and loved diving into any type of research. He also appreciated spending time outdoors and cherished the company of many friends. Tim will be remembered fondly as a handyman to anyone who needed help.

Survivors: His loving wife, Olga; daughter, Ryann M. Thomson of Salisbury Township; sister, Mary G. Trexler and her husband Tom of Colorado Springs, CO; brothers, Daniel W. Thomson and his wife Elena of Santa Rosa, CA and Joseph T. Thomson and his wife Sonya of Allentown.

Services: At Tim’s request, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Allentown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 862, Pittsburgh, PA 15106.

Timothy P. Thomson, 64, of Salisbury Township, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. He and his wife, Olga Gordo Thomson, shared 27 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Daniel Allen and Mary K. Nino Thomson.

08/08/2025

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08/05/2025

Louis R. Feist, Jr., 62, of Salisbury Township, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Louis Raymond Feist, Sr. and Erma Reichard. Louis worked as a landscaper for an apartment complex in Bethlehem for many years, and later as a butcher. He loved fishing, playing the lottery and getting scratch-off tickets.

Survivors: Daughters, Christy and Jessy; sisters, Theresa Smith and Pearl Ann Landis (John); brother, Charles Lee Reichard, Sr. (companion Myra); 3 grandchildren; dear friends, Roseann Rios (Leonardo) with whom he resided. Louis was preceded in death by a brother William H. Feist.

Services: A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 8, 2025 in the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna Street, Allentown. A viewing for relatives and friends will be held from 10 AM until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.

Louis R. Feist, Jr., 62, of Salisbury Township, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Louis Raymond Feist, Sr. and Erma Reichard. Louis worked as a landscaper for an apartment complex in Bethlehem for

08/04/2025

07/31/2025

Jane L. Matiska, 62, of Salisbury Township, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in her home. She was the wife of Michael J. Matiska.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John and Dolly (Clauser) Guth. Jane attended Salisbury High School. She worked in various local knitting mills and also at the former A&H Sportswear in Stockertown. Jane enjoyed knitting and loved caring for her pet birds.

Survivors: Her loving husband, Mike; daughter, Melinda J. Johnston and her husband Christopher of Macungie; sister, Carol Hottenstein and her husband Donald of Salisbury Township; 1 granddaughter, Scarlet Johnston.

Services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Allentown.

Jane L. Matiska, 62, of Salisbury Township, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in her home. She was the wife of Michael J. Matiska. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John and Dolly Clauser Guth. Jane attended Salisbury High School. She worked in various local

07/31/2025

Loretta M. Bleamer, 92, of Allentown, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in St. Luke’s Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of the late Harrison E. Bleamer, who died in 2000.

Born in Hamburg, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Marcella (Burkhart) Baver. Loretta was a graduate of Reading High School. She also served her country honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Washington, D.C. Loretta worked as an Office Manager for the County of Lehigh District Court for 21 years, until retiring in 1991. She was a member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Trexlertown, was an exceptional seamstress and loved to garden.

Survivors: Daughter, Robin J. Netwall and her husband John of Allentown; son, Jeffrey H. Bleamer of Goose Creek, SC; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Loretta was also preceded in death a daughter-in-law Denise Bleamer, sisters Susan Baver and Marie Appel, and brothers William, Thomas and Gerald Baver.

Services: At Loretta’s request, there will be a private burial at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Arrangements are entrusted to the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Allentown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 6667 Lower Macungie Road, Trexlertown, PA 18087 or to St. Luke’s Hospice, Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Loretta M. Bleamer, 92, of Allentown, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in St. Lukes Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of the late Harrison E. Bleamer, who died in 2000. Born in Hamburg, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Marcella Burkhart Baver.

07/28/2025

William F. Keiser, Sr., 94, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harvey C.R. and Mamie S. (Fisher) Keiser. Bill worked as a pipe fitter and spray painter at Air Products for 12 years, Stanley InnerSpace (formerly Stanley Vidmar) in Allentown and APD Cryogenics for 10 years until retiring in 1996. After retirement, he worked part-time in the Dietary Department at ManorCare Nursing Homes. Bill loved to go fishing, hunting, dancing and enjoyed many meals at the Diner.

Survivors: Son, Michael Keiser of Allentown; 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Bill was also preceded in death by a daughter Cathy Ann Beard, a son William F. Keiser, Jr., 8 sisters and 2 brothers.

Services: Private, at Bill’s request. Arrangements are entrusted to the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Allentown.

William F. Keiser, 94, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harvey C.R. and Mamie S. Fisher Keiser. Bill worked as a pipe fitter and spray painter at Air Products for

07/25/2025

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07/24/2025

Today, staff from our funeral home had the pleasure of attending this SWEET event to collect donations for The Kindness Project: A Foster Care Resource. Thank you to Lehigh Valley Aging In Place members for sponsoring this function, bringing together community members and representatives from professional organizations to raise awareness and support for The Kindness Project. We are honored to be part of this community endeavor. 🍦