Name: Calling hours for Gregory Oswald Jr.
Start: 2015-11-27T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-11-28T01:00:00.000Z
Location: O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown

Gregory J. Oswald Jr., 61, of Allentown, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 23, 2015. Greg was born in Allentown to Dolores A. (Reinsmith) Oswald of Allentown, and the late Gregory J. Oswald Sr. Greg was a forklift operator for the Rodale Distribution Center in Fogelsville for the past 26 years. He was a 1972 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and a 1976 graduate of Bloomsburg University. Greg played baseball at both Central Catholic and Bloomsburg. He was a dedicated member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Allentown and volunteered in various ways. For the past 20 years he coached CYO cross-country for O.L.H.C. and St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Whitehall. Prior to this he was a CYO baseball coach for the parish. Greg was an avid outdoorsman. His dream was to hike the Appalachian Trail and he completed the half way point last year. Survivors: Surviving with his mother Dolores, is his brother Michael G. and wife Maria of Bethlehem, sisters: Donna M. Hartenstine of Danielsville, Mary M. wife of David Spieker of North Catasauqua, and Alice J. wife of Leo Werkheiser of Allentown. Greg was a devoted uncle to his many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Kathleen A. Oswald in January of this year. Services: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Calling hours will be on Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and on Saturday from 8:30- 9:40 AM in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Avenue, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Greg's memory to his church, 444 N. Jasper Street, Allentown, PA 18109.

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Published by Morning Call on Nov. 25, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Oswald

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25 Entries

February 28, 2016

To all the family,
I am so,so sorry and deeply saddened about Ozzie. I just heard of his passing. I had worked with him for 17 yrs before leaving Rodale.He was one of the most kindest guys you could know! Cherish the memories! God Bless and keep you in His care.
Lois Confer

Clint Moyer

November 30, 2015

Mrs. Oswald and family,

I have worked with Greg at Rodale for the last 5 years. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Greg was a good, caring man that always had time to ask you how you are doing. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to get know Greg and will miss his warm smile and bright influence on all of us at Rodale.

My deepest condolences to the family.

Lori Novogoratz

November 29, 2015

Mrs Oswald and Family,

I am so sorry to just hear about Greg, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Greg was a good neighbor always a hello Lori when I would see him. RIP Greg.

Lori and Dorothy Novogoratz

Craig Rissmiller

November 28, 2015

I'm sorry to hear the lost of Gregory ozz is who we call him at the Rodale dc he will be missed a lot it was fun to work with him

Tom and Kathy Waters

November 28, 2015

Our prayers are with you all

Jim and Carol Minekime

November 28, 2015

Greg will be sadly missed by Carol and I. Always friendly and a true gentleman. Our sincere condolences.

Rick Mondschein

November 27, 2015

Mrs. Oswald and family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Greg was an honorary "Coplay" guy and we had so many good times together. Ozzie was an incredible baseball and softball player but much more importantly a caring, wonderful human being. Gone way to soon.

Robin Musselman

November 27, 2015

To all of the Oswald family, our hearts break for you in this loss. Remember the good times - we will be remembering you in our peayers

Eva Smith

November 27, 2015

Mrs. Oswald & family, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. We knew Greg for so many years, he was the cross country coach for our daughters who are now adults and our two grandchildren. He was always so proud of the kids that participated in the event. He will be greatly missed.
Robert & Eva Smith

November 27, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Oswald family. I have been a friend of Greg's for more than 30 years through CYO. First thru baseball and most recently with cross country. Greg was a good man, great role model for the kids and so very giving of himself. Hundreds of children benefitted because of Greg,s involvement. We will miss him at the meets. May he rest in peace. Rick and Lois Wagner

JoAnne Zairo

November 27, 2015

Mary, Alice and your entire family, our condolences to you for the loss of your brother Greg.

Sincerely,

JoAnne and Joe Zairo

Lucille Balzano

November 27, 2015

Dear Dolores, Donna Mike,Mary and Alice.
Gregory Was a wonderful caring perfect gentleman and will be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him. I am proud to call him my cousin. My prayers and love to you all.

Bernie Bellew-Elchin

November 27, 2015

Dear Mrs. Oswald, Mike, Donna, Mary and Alice.

I worked with Greg at Keystone and besides working, had the pleasure of getting to know him, hiking the Appalachian Trail with him and spending time with him. I know there is nothing I can say to take away your sorrow, but know he was one of the nicest, most genuine souls I have ever met. This world has lost a truly good man. May God bless you all.

Bernie Bellew-Elchin

November 26, 2015

Dear Mrs Oswald, Mike, Donna, Mary and Alice

I worked with Greg at Keystone and had the pleasure of getting to know him,hiking the Appalachian with him and just enjoying his company. I am so saddened by his passing and know there are no words that can soothe your pain. He was one of the nicest, genuine people I have ever met. My deepest sympathy to you all.

Tom and Laurie Miller

November 26, 2015

Dear Oswald Family...My wife, Laurie Miller, had the pleasure of working with Greg back in the late 1970's at Keystone a Savings. Greg was very funny, kind, and adventurous! I recall when He went to Mt St Helen's and brought back Volcanic Ash for his friends! I know He spent many hours Coach in the CYO. He helped many kids! May God Bless you and your family at this difficult time!

Joanne Muscovitch/Suzadail

November 25, 2015

Dear Mrs Oswald, Michael, Donna, Mary and Alice

I am so sorry for the sudden passing of your son and brother. Growing up on the east side of Allentown was a wonderful experience for all of us kids in the neighborhood and Greg was one of the reasons why. He was always watching out and protecting us younger kids. As the years passed by, he became such a wonderful and caring gentleman - taking care of his family and also watching over my mother. I for one feel very blessed to have had him in my life and I know my family feels the same way. He will truly be missed by all but I know that he will continue watching over all of us in a much better place.

Vanessa dawson Russell Jaso

November 25, 2015

Delores n Family,i am so sorry to hear about Gregory,he was a great guy to all.I am thinking of you all.Love to everyone.

Crystal Christman

November 25, 2015

Rest in peace, Ozzy. You won't be forgotten!

Loretta Johnson

November 25, 2015

Dear Dolores, Donna, Mary,Michael, and Alice

I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful son and brother. You are in my prayers as I ask God to hold you all in the palm of His hands.

Sharon Kresge-Neidig

November 25, 2015

Dear Delores and Family,
With heartfelt sympathy I wish to extend my sincere condolences on the passing of Greg. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

diane heckman-suba

November 25, 2015

to the oswald family, so sorry for your loss.

Bob Breitfeller

November 25, 2015

Greg (better known as Ozzy to myself) was most certainly the nicest guy anyone could ever meet and always willing to put others before himself. It was a real pleasure working with him for the last 19 years. An incredible man gone way to soon.

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