James Kurtz Obituary
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Woodrow and Ethel (Steele) Kurtz. A graduate of Allentown High School, James honorably served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He returned home and worked in the Layout Production Department of Bethlehem Steel for 29 years until retiring.
He was an active member of Saint John's Ev. Lutheran Church Allentown, where he was a Sunday School teacher for over 30 years, and served on many committees. James was a Life Member of the Fullerton Fire Company #1.
He is survived by son Kevin M. Kurtz with his wife Cynthia of Whitehall; granddaughter Caitlynn; predeceased by 2 brothers and a sister.
Services will be 11:00 am Tuesday September 23, 2025 in the Gilbert Funeral Home 444 Pershing Boulevard Whitehall, Pennsylvania 18052, where his viewing will begin at 10:00 am.
Interment with Military Honors will follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park Allentown.
For those who wish to honor James with a memorial contribution, his family suggests a donation to Forgotten Felines and Fidos 6022 Mountain Road, Germansville, Pennsylvania 18053 online at www.forgottenfelines.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Karl A. Loessl
September 22, 2025
Kevin and family, so sorry for your loss. Words fail me at this time.
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September 19, 2025
James,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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