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1951
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2025
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Linda Gonya Obituary
Linda Mae (Faust) Gonya, 73, of Macungie, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. She was the wife of Thomas E. Gonya to whom she was married 31 years last June 11. Born in Allentown, November 24, 1951, Linda was the daughter of the late James Daniel and Shirley (Gross) Faust. She was an avid reader and gardener. Linda particularly cherished experiencing the Renaissance Fair in Lebanon, PA with her sister Tami, and Disney World with her sister Donna. She will be forever remembered as a devoted and loving mother and grandmother to her sons and grandchildren.
Survivors: In addition to her husband, Tom; sons, Steven Feichtel (Cyndi) of Long Swamp, Scott Feichtel (Jennifer) of Blandon, Eric Feichtel of Nazareth; stepson, Kyle Gonya of Catasauqua; siblings, Donna Brown (Michael) of Allentown, Tami Brister (David) of Coopersburg, David Kiefer (Melissa) of Allentown, Kevin Kiefer of Chambersburg; grandchildren, Madeline Feichtel, Ava Feichtel, Wesley Feichtel; numerous nieces and nephews.
Service: Private. No calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Allentown Rescue Mission c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
Memories and Condolences
for Linda Gonya
Carol Hanzl-Birkas
December 5, 2025
My sister and I just found out about Linda's passing last evening. I am devastated! I have been trying to contact her for around a year now. She was one of my very best friends since childhood. I have an old phone #. I tried a few different ways to contact her, unfortunately without success.
I want to extend my sincere sympathy to Tom, Steven, Scott, Eric, Donna, and the rest of her family. I know I don't have to tell you how special she was. I met you, Tom, a few times. Linda and I kept in contact via telephone. The last time I spoke with her, she told me about her beautiful grandbabies. She adored them!
Steven, you might remember me. I believe Scott and Eric were too young to remember me. Donna, I know you remember me.
Linda and I had a lot of fun together. We were very close; we were like sisters. We even slept in my single bed together when we were pregnant with our firstborns! Steven is a month older than my daughter, Gina.
Knowing that I will never see her again breaks my heart.
You are all in my prayers. May God grant you all comfort. She will remain alive in your memories, and in your hearts. Sending healing hugs to you all. God bless every one of you.
Kevin Kiefer
June 28, 2025
Gonna miss you sis. You were always fun to be around even when you told the same story several times! Love ya lots...your baby brother
Barb Gunnet
June 27, 2025
To the Gonya family,
Very sad to see the passing of Linda. I met Linda and her sister Donna many years ago at a craft show and always looked forward to seeing them both every year at the Lower Macungie craft show, where our tables were close by each other. We'd catch up there and even at the occasional chance we'd run into each other at Giant. RIP Linda
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Cathy Bendel
June 26, 2025
I always enjoyed any time I spent with your Mom Steve. She was always smiling and a pleasure to be with. Dan also agrees. She will be missed. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Crystal Kupar
June 26, 2025
Condolences to Tom and the entire family. I am very grateful for all the many fond memories of time spent with Linda. I will miss her.
Hertzog Family
June 26, 2025
We will always remember her warm phone calls, the thoughtful boxes she sent, her endless supply of Oreos, and the way she’d marvel—every time—at how big the kids were getting. Her love showed up in small things that meant everything. She’ll be missed deeply and remembered always.
Ray Kerchner
June 26, 2025
I did not know Linda very well but she would always greet me with a smile when I showed up to shoot pool with Tom.
Steve, Nadya, & Serenity Krause
June 26, 2025
The Krause family sends our sincerest of condolences to all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving Linda.
Marcy Adleman
June 26, 2025
Linda, I am really going to miss our talks and laughs at the picnics and gatherings. And how you never failed to remind me that it was my fault you got into the Twilight books, lol. Rest in peace, my friend, until we meet again. I love you. Marcy
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