Gerald R. Achey, II

1949 - 2026

Gerald R. Achey II, age 76, of Hellertown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at his residence.

Born on December 8, 1949, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Gerald "Jerry" lived a life full of creativity. He was a gifted musician with a lifelong passion for playing guitar. He primarily played lead guitar but also enjoyed the pedal and console steel guitars. In addition to his love for music, he was a talented and passionate master carpenter who spent countless years restoring historical homes and buildings around the Lehigh Valley and throughout the United States.

Gerald will be remembered not only for his remarkable talent but also for his sense of humor. He made every gathering more lively, and every song he played was filled with soul and heart.

He is survived by his children: Hannah Mattos, Jeremy Achey, Josiah Achey, and Brina Achey; and his stepchildren: David Dzienis, Nicholas Dzienis, and Cory Dzienis. He is also survived by his siblings: Thomas Achey, Nancy Readinger, and Eric Achey; 13 grandchildren: Kristie Mai, Severen Mattos, Serenna Mattos, Alexis Roche, Ava Achey, Kira Dzienis, Deklan Dzienis, Gabriel Dzienis, Evelyn Dzienis, Patrick Dzienis, Winter Dzienis, Autumn Dzienis, and CJ Dzienis; and his 3 great-grandchilden, Grayson Roche, Ryder Roche, and Beni Mai.

Gerald was preceded in death by his beloved son, Gerald Achey III, and his parents, Gerald R. Achey, Sr. and Judith (Becker) Achey.

Gerald’s life was a beautiful symphony of love, music, and carpentry. His guitar may be silent now, but its echo will live on in the hearts of all who had the joy of hearing him play.

Private burial will take place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Benders Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pen Argyl. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown.  

To share an expression of sympathy with the family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for the funeral expenses would be appreciated. Send to the funeral home, 326 Main St. Hellertown, PA 18055 or to his eldest daughter at $hmmattos (cashapp) or @Hannah-Mattos1 (venmo) or @steven-amendola (venmo) Include "memorial" in the notes section.