Name: Visitation for Joseph S. Sommer Jr.
Start: 2016-05-31T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Schisler Funeral Home - Northampton

Joseph S. Sommer, Jr., 48 of Northampton, PA. died Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Born September 9, 1967 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Sommer, Sr. and the late Helen (Yandersits) Sommer. He was the husband of Alison L. (Thomas) Sommer, with whom he shared 24 years of marriage last September 7, 2015. Joe was a 1985 graduate of Northampton High School who went on to work for H.T. Lyons Co., Allentown where he was employed as Project Manager and has worked there for the last 30 years. He was the head coach for the Northampton Athletic Association Elementary Wrestlers; Vice President of N.A.W.C. and former Board Member of V.E.W.L.-Valley Elementary Wrestling League; Member of Local Union #420 Steamfitters, Philadelphia, PA; Also a member of the Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club, Northampton. An Avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed horseshoes, quoits, grilling, and being a jokester. He enjoyed long rides on the Harley with his friends, and volunteered large amounts of time giving back to his family, friends, and community. In support of Joe's family they ask for you to consider wearing something that reflects his love of Harley - Davidson or wrestling, for his service. Survivors: wife; Alison, son, Austin J. Sommer of Northampton, PA, brother, Michael D. Sommer and wife Mandy of Northampton, PA, sister, Danielle M. wife of Daniel Roland of Danielsville, PA; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Brandon M. Sommer in April 2012. Services: A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday June 1, 2016 at Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, 1324 Newport Avenue Northampton, PA. 18067 with the Rev. Patrick Lamb officiating. Family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA. 18067, and Tues June 1, 2016 in the church from 9:15am to 10:15 am prior to the Mass. Contributions: May be made in his memory to the Brandon M. Sommer Scholarship fund C/O the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Morning Call on May 29, 2016.

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for Joseph Sommer

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26 Entries

June 2, 2016

Sympathy to Joe's family.May all your good memories give you comfort and peace.Joe,thank you for your time and commitment you gave the youth in Northampton.It is greatly appreciated. Rest easy with your son Brandon and watch over your family. God bless!

Robert Sommer

June 1, 2016

Alison, Danielle, Michael, and Family words can not begin to discribe the horrific time you must be going through. Joe was taken from us way to soon. Over the these past few days I was recalling of the times at his parent's, Uncle Joe and Aunt Helen, house and the great pool partys we use to have. Then there was the time when his family and mine when to my parent's house in Canada for a week. Being the outdoorsmen, he enjoyed the fishing and boating. And who could forget those memorable Christmases at Grammy's house.
May he sleep in Christ until we meet him again! RIP - "Little Joey"

Scott Kinney

June 1, 2016

Sommer family,
I am so deeply sorry to hear of this sad news. Joe welcomed me some time ago to the Northampton wrestling community and we had so many great conversations during Mike's days of wrestling. My heart goes out to all of you during this very difficult time.

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June 1, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to your family . Our thoughts and prayers are with you .

Kelley Fahringer
Carissa and Ryan Duch

Denise Rex

June 1, 2016

The Sommer Family,
With deepest sympathy: May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may the memories you look back on help comfort every tomorrow.
Joey and I grew up literally in adjoining back yards. Although we had not been in contact much since graduation, I still laugh remembering that he told his mom he would use a ladder to climb up to my bedroom window. Obviously much has changed in the years gone by, but his friendship will always remain with me.
Rest in Peace Joey

Denise (Staruk) Rex

Colleen & Corinne Egan

June 1, 2016

Alison,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Fahringer

May 31, 2016

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the tragic loss of Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time.

Lisa and Marysa Fahringer

Sharyn (Reiss)Kratzer

May 31, 2016

To the Sommer family

How sorry I was to hear of joey's death. Growing up he was like a second son to me as he and Wayne were always together. They were either at our house or at the Sommer home. I was forever treating cuts,scrapes, sprains and strains. Joey was always very polite. He was always full of fun and sometimes a bit on the mischievous side as teenage boys could be but together wayne and Joey shared a wonderful friendship. And so today, it is with great sadness that I bid farewll to dear Joey. My love and sympathy to the entire Somme family. God be with you all

Kathy Walsh

May 31, 2016

With love. From all of us, to all you at this most difficult time. Hold on to each other and everything Joe stood for. So very sorry for your loss.

Dawn & Al Berner

May 31, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to Joe's family for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Joe was a awesome person and we are proud to say he was our friend and we will miss him dearly. Rip Joe

Dawn & Dave Fritz

May 31, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. Joe was a good person and touched so many lives and he will be missed. May you find some comfort in the many good memories you have to share.

Miriam Poche

May 30, 2016

Dear Sommer Family:

I am deeply saddened and hurt to hear about Joe. I work for the City of Allentown and came to know Joe thru our work relationship. He was a very kind, caring, hard working man. He shared the loss of his son and just his life in general in the many times he was in our office for HT Lyons work. He was a good man and as I learned over time much involved w/wrestling as coach. He will be truly missed. May God comfort your family during this tragedy. My sympathy to you all. He was loved by many.

Lori Hawk

May 30, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Sommer family.I have fond memories of Joe..the great times we all shared during the boys baseball years..May he rest in peace

Paul, Susan, & Brittany Sawka

May 30, 2016

Alison & Austin--our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and know that Joe and Brandon will live on in your hearts forever--with deepest sympathy....

May 30, 2016

Easter offers hope to those who grieve.

Lori Hawk

May 30, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Sommer family.I have fond memories of Joe..the great times we all shared during the boys baseball years..May he rest in peace

Jeffrey Frankenfield

May 30, 2016

Joe's family,So sorry for your loss, too young,too early.Worked wih Joe for a short time at H.T.Lyons,a real hands on guy,always friendly and phone in hand.I gave him the nick name The Pope, one day he asked me who the Pope was,I looked at him and smiled,Joe will be truly missed,God Bless

Kyle Gumlock

May 30, 2016

My deepest sympathy to Joe's family and friends. Joe was my youth wrestling coach and I always remembered him for being a really nice, patient person, and a total goofball. He affectionately called me "Gomer Pyle" and I called him "Hairball". Rest easy Joe, you will be missed.

Jane Detweiler

May 30, 2016

Alison,

You have my deepest sympathy for your loss and this difficult time. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and may God be with you and your son.

Donna Sommer

May 30, 2016

Alison, Danielle, Michael & Families, I am so sorry to hear about Joey. He was a great guy. May he rest in peace with Brandon and the rest of the family. God bless and be with you all. Love, Aunt Donna

Susanne Rogers

May 29, 2016

Words cannot express how sorry I was to hear about Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sommer family at this time.

Keith Kaiser

May 29, 2016

Rest easy.

Stephanie Lutjens

May 29, 2016

May god be with your family in this difficult time and comfort them with memories.

Tell Brandon "Hi" and know through you sharing his story, you saved many lives.

It was an honor to know you

Joseph Kerekes

May 29, 2016

Sommer Family,

I am very saddened to hear of your loss, may God bless you all during this difficult time.

Gary & Liz Mann

May 29, 2016

Alison & Austin,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your loved ones during this difficult time. Joey will be long remembered for his dedication and support to the Northampton Wrestling programs, and the many solid friendships he cherished. May you find some comfort in the many sympathies you receive from family and friends and the good memories you have to share.
In sympathy & friendship,

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