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John Deily Obituary
John L. Deily, 91, of Allentown, went home to be with his Lord, Saturday, December 7, 2013, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Reba M. (Baer) Deily. They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary last June. John was born in Allentown, a son of the late John A. and Mabel A. (Smith) Deily. He was a police officer for the Allentown Police Department for 41 years where he served as a lieutenant detective before retiring in 1989. John was a member and elder of Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church, formerly Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, Allentown. He taught the adult Sunday school class from 1951 to 2001. John was an U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, serving in France. Survivors: Wife; son, David, husband of Joyce Deily, of Allentown; sister, Betty Toogood of Allentown; grandson, Jonathan, husband of Cheri Deily, and their children, Jackson, Charlie John, and Courtney; granddaughter, Jeanna, wife of Tim Werner, and their children, Abigail, Gretchen, Sadie, and Julianna; granddaughter, Adrienne Williams and her children; granddaughter, Laura Williams. He was predeceased by his daughter, Diane E. Williams; brother, Carl Deily; and his sister, Evelyn Downing. Services: Noon, Friday, in the Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church, 1151 South Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown. Call 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, in the church. Interment with military honors will be in the Highland Memorial Park, Allentown. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. www.stephensfuneral.com. Contributions: Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church, 1151 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, 18104.
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Ronald Manescu
December 13, 2013
My condolences to the Deily Family. I worked with John in the Detective Bureau. It was a privilege to work with such a knowledgable and professional man.
Richard Skelly
December 11, 2013
Dave and Joyce,
My condolences on the passing your father recently. His life appeared to be one of fulfillment for him and all those that he came in contact with, both in his professional and his personal life. His love of the Lord flows clearly through his lifelong journey. May his memories be with you and your family during this difficult time and in times going forward.
Austin & Ruth Shelly
December 10, 2013
Saddened to hear of John's "home going". Although he wouldn't agree, if there ever was a "Saint John", he was and is ! We know where he is and we'll see him again !
Keith Deily
December 10, 2013
To the Deily Family,
Reba, I truly respected John who always treated me kindly in my youth. David and Joyce, you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Jeremiah Brown
December 9, 2013
I feel blessed to have been Mr. Deily's neighbor growing up. Glad to hear his passing was peaceful, he's with the Lord now.
Chief Joseph N. Hanna
December 9, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Deily family on the loss of a great man, and great public servant. John conducted my background investigation preceding my start with the APD. He later was my supervisor when I was promoted to detective. I learned a great deal from John...about being a good police officer but more importantly...about being a good human being.
May God rest his soul.
Beverly Mc Donald
December 9, 2013
Dear Deily family. It was a priviledge to know John and have him as a Sunday School. My life has been blessed by him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lilyan Browning
December 9, 2013
Dear Reba and family,
On behalf of the entire Bowen family, I wish to offer condolences and sympathy. Lots of memories of years past.
God Bless
Lilyan Bowen Browning and Fred Browning
Linda Beers
December 9, 2013
Dear Reba and family,
John was a true gentleman and a voice of reason whenever I needed advice. I have wonderful memories of the D-bureau
and his kindness to Art and I. May his memory be eternal.
Daryl Hendricks
December 9, 2013
My deepest condolences on your loss. I recall John as a great public servant and one who epitomized what a detective should be. He was truly a professional on the job and while always firm, he was equally fair and had compassion for the public he served.
Carol Steele Interim
December 8, 2013
Joyce, I was sorry to hear of the passing of you F-I-L. Condolences to you and your family.
Scott & Linda Mitchell
December 8, 2013
To the Deily family,
It was an honor to work with John. He was an excellent Detective and Mentor to many young officers throughout his career. He possessed a unique ability to convince the most hardened criminal to admit their wrongdoing and he did it in a soft spoken yet direct manner.
He was also a great husband, father and grandfather who was admired by everyone who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Royal Kramer
December 8, 2013
To the Deily Family,
I was privileged to be a member of his Sunday School class when we used to meet at Bethel as he was a true and faithful servant of the Lord and an excellent teacher. We also served on the Board of Elders for a number of years and his words of wisdom and his prayers were always a big asset to our meetings.
May the Lord be ever near to you at this time as you go through this difficult time of bereavement.
December 8, 2013
Rest in Jesus arms John, you were a true & faithful servant & a wonderful caring friend who led many people to the Lord. Hal & Carol Lee Fritz
Thomas F. Bennis
December 8, 2013
Rest in peace, John. It was great working with you and having you as a mentor and friend. I'll never forget our days together in the D-bureau.
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