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Thomas Dougherty Obituary

Thomas B. "Hickory" Dougherty 69, of Danielsville, passed away on Tuesday January 26, 2016 at home. Born in Allentown, Tom was the son of the late Arthur R. and Mamie A. (Kratzer) Dougherty Jr.. Tom was a carpenter for Local #600 working for Duggan & Marcon in Allentown for 30 years prior to his retirement. Tom was an avid fisher and hunter, and was a member of the Blue Mountain Fish and Game Association. Survivors: His sisters; Kathleen M. Knecht of Catasauqua, and Rosemary A. Kern of Walnutport. A nephew Mark Knecht, and nieces; Christine Hartwell, Yvonne Vallone, Jennifer Eberhard, and Bridgid Dal Pezzo. Additionally Tom has great nieces and nephews. Services: A funeral service will be on Monday February 1, 2016 at 11:00 am in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 1064 Fifth St. North Catasauqua. Calling will be on Monday from 10:00-11:00 am. Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Blue Mountain Christian Retreat, 1 Christian Lane, New Ringgold, Pa. 17960.

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Published by Morning Call on Jan. 29, 2016.

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Nick Herman

January 30, 2016

I can only imagine the reunion with Pinky Herman

dennis odonnell

January 30, 2016

Kathleen and Family. Its tough to lose a loved one. There are no words to comfort us when we lose someone we saw grow up and loved. All we have is our memories and the knowledge that we will all eventually follow Tom and hope that someone mourns our passing.

Ann Whipple

January 29, 2016

Rosie & Family so sorry for your lost no words will comfort you .He is at peace & will watch over all of you.

Jen

January 29, 2016

RIP uncle Tommy. You are now with gram and pop pop and at peace. You are where u wanted to be and out of pain. Love you.

Christine Knecht Hartwell

January 29, 2016

My beloved Uncle Tommy, taught me to ski, play tennis as a young girl. He was a quite soft spoken loving man, after some crazier younger days. When I hit the slopes tonight, you will will be with me in spirit. Until we meet again <3

January 29, 2016

i am so sorry for your loss we use to be neighbors on third street north catty kisslers row he was a good man bruce breisch

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