Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Jun 2, 1944 - Nov 20, 2025
Kate and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Cherish the many memories and know that your dad is watching over you.
Julie and Jim Herschman
Julie Herschman
November 22, 2025 | Northampton, PA | Friend
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Gasper family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
DonnaLee Yeatts
November 21, 2025 | Whitehall, PA | Friend
John,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Grateful
November 21, 2025
You are in my thoughts in prayers for the loss of your amazing and funny Dad. Sending hugs to you all!
Dawn Zerone-Dailey
November 21, 2025 | East Stroudsburg, PA | Friend
My sympathies to you Kate and to all your family. I was shocked when I saw the news on Marty O’s facebook page when I was coming home from the doctor. Unfortunately I have to give my condolences this way due to my becoming sick. Hope you understand. I informed my Uncle Dennis and I know he’s heartbroken as well, having gone to school with him way back in high school. God bless.
Michael Sommer
November 21, 2025 | Northampton, PA | Friend
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Doug & Sue Hall
November 21, 2025 | Northampton, PA | Friend
Dear Kate, Justine & Family,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear about your dad. We just saw and talked to him recently. He was a great guy and always friendly. His "Hey neighbor" will be missed. Please know that John and all of you are in our prayers. You have our deepest sympathy and condolences. Take care.
John Swankoski & Jayne Seier
John Swankoski
November 21, 2025 | NORTHAMPTON, PA | Neighbor
John, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation’s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
November 21, 2025 | Bath, PA
John M. “Rabbit” Gasper, Jr., 81 of Northampton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 20, 2025 in his home. Born on June 2, 1944 in Allentown, he was a son of the late John Sr., and Josephine (Sikora) Gasper. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna (Winarchick) in 2023. He was employed in purchasing for Fuller Co. for many years. Most presently he was employed at Miller Keystone Blood Center as a courier for 15 years. John honorably served our country in the US Army Reserves. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church in Northampton where he served as an usher, lector and assisted the Ladies Guild with making Kiffles. When not holding court pool side on Sunday fundays, John was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed traveling cross country. He was very active and volunteered for numerous charitable events throughout the area including selling hotdogs and being famously known as “Hotdog Johnny”. He served as Sergeant at Arms of the “Ring of Fire” which helps families in need throughout the Northampton area. His family meant everything to John, always spending time together and creating lasting memories.
Survivors: his daughters, Kate Haines and husband Jason, Justine Gasper and husband Brian Halpin; grandson, Kai Haines; brother Peter Gasper and wife Teresa; sister, Marcella Lorah and several nieces, nephews and in-laws. A sister, Marie Wieder and brothers-in-law, Carlton Lorah and Richard Wieder preceded John in death.
Services: Family and friends may gather on Monday, November 24th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St. Northampton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. in the church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. There will be no calling hours on Tuesday. Online condolences may be offered below.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church or by giving a pint of blood at Miller Keystone Blood Center in John’s loving memory.
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