Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Nov 29, 1940 – May 30, 2025
Andrew F. Miklas Jr., 84, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully at Abbington Manor at Morgan Hill, Easton, on Friday, May 30, 2025. Born November 29, 1940, in Bangor, he was a son of the late Arlene (Long) and Andrew F. Miklas Sr. In 1966 at the age of 26, Andy started his career as a fireman and took first aid training to assist on ambulance calls. Andy in 1959 began working at the former Binney & Smith. He held the recorded for the most crayons made in a 38-year timespan. Andy retired as a molder in 1997 after a fulfilling career of 43 years. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and a life member of Vigilance Hose Co. #1, Eastlawn Fire Co., Nazareth Jacksonian Club, West Easton Fire Co., and Jefferson Club in Bethlehem. Andy loved fishing and hunting. He enjoyed cheering on the Nazareth Blue Eagles wrestling and football teams, the Phillies, and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Survivors: daughter, Connie Brown; son, David Miklas; grandchildren, Halin Paige Miklas, Victoria Catherine Brown, Ryan Benjamin Brown; brothers, Allen, Robert and wife, Rosalie, Michael, and Terry and wife, Bonnie; nieces, Roxann, Beckey, Rosalie, and Kirsten; nephews, Allen Jr., Tracey, Daniel, Thomas, Ryan, and Terry Jr. He was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Miklas.
Services: Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 4th at 11:00 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home 326 E. 21st St. Northampton. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society in Andy’s memory. Online condolences may be offered below.
Read MoreMy grandparents lived next door to Andy and Nancy years ago. My father was a service rep for Philco commercial laundry. Summers my oldest sister and I spent time at our grandparents in Belfast. My Mom would travel with my Dad. At that time I had two sisters and one brother. RIP
Linda S. Iaccio (Lilly)
June 13, 2025 | Friend
Andy was a great neighbor. I´ll miss seeing him sitting on his front porch. Rest in piece my friend
Robert
June 03, 2025
I’m very sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy.
Trudie Strahle
June 02, 2025
My sincerest condolences to the Miklas family. Andy was always very kind and polite. May you rest in peace Andy.
Debbie Koehler
June 02, 2025 | Other
So sorry for your loss..
Renee and Arlene Fehnel
June 02, 2025 | Friend
Andy set quite a record to be proud of.
Jeff
May 31, 2025 | Friend
Andy was not only a resident but a good friend. I will miss him dearly everyday. Rest easy my friend
Joy
May 31, 2025 | Other
Andy was our next door neighbor for 30 years. He was always willing to lend a hand with a project and loved telling stories about his past adventures. He liked mowing and trimming and keeping his yard in tip top shape. RIP Andy and to the Miklas family we are offering our sincere lat condolences on his passing
Bruce Perna
May 31, 2025 | Friend
Worked with Andy many years,,he was a good man.RIP my friend
Brooks Smith
May 31, 2025 | Work
