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Jeffery Held Obituary

Jeffery A. Held
Jeffery A. Held, 54, of Allentown, died April 11, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born and raised in Allentown, he was the son of the late Kermit R. and Shirley J. (Beitler) Held. He served in the Air Force. Survivors: Brothers, Larry of Virginia and Keith of Allentown; children, Michelle Knecht of Emmaus, Heather of Orefield, and James and Jessica of Emmaus; wife, Susan and 5 grandchildren. Services: Memorial service to be held Friday, April 23 2 p.m. at St. Johns UCC Fullerton. 575 Grape Street, Whitehall, PA 18052. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 21, 2010.

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April 30, 2010

he was a great man i loved him

Lisa Hoffner

April 26, 2010

I am sorry for your loss. Jeff was a great man. He was always helping someone including me.He will always be in my memories and my prayers.

james thorpe

April 22, 2010

i am so sorry for the held family and friends he was a great man im still shocked he is gone he will be in my prayers.

Alice,Joan,Dee & Bill Reimert/Brown/Drauch

April 22, 2010

Keith, Donna and Kayla Held: We are so sorry for the loss of your brother. We will keep all of you in our prayers. If you need any help in anyway, don't hesitate to call. Keep your memories in your hearts!

Brenda Tagliavia

April 21, 2010

To the Held family; I am so shocked and very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda (Roxberry) Tagliavia

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