Anthony J. Pentz

Anthony J. Pentz, 92, formerly of Emmaus, passed away on February 22, 2026 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. He was the husband of the late Anne Marie (Bauer) Pentz, who passed away in 2023. Born in Lebanon, PA, he was the son of the late John F. Pentz and Magdalena Theresa (Klein) Pentz.

Anthony proudly served in the U.S. Army and graduated from the Chemical Corps School in Fort McClellan, AL. He also attended Post Chemical School at Fort Meade. He earned his Certificate in Industrial Chemical Engineering at Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute in 1953 and he was a participant in nuclear weapons testing at the Nevada Testing Grounds in 1955. He earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 1959. Anthony worked as a color technology manager at Teknor Color Co. in Pawtucket, RI, retiring in 1996. He previously worked as a group leader at Rohm & Haas Co. in Bristol, PA and an assistant quality control manager at The Glidden Co., now ICI, in Reading, PA.

Anthony was a former member of the Society of Plastic Engineers, Chairman of the Color and Appearance Division. He was the President of the Delaware Valley Section and Chairman of various committees. He was the recipient of the DCMA Award and he was a former member of the Intersociety Color Council, Chairman of Problem Subcommittee 36, Industrial Color Tolerances. Anthony was a member of the Board of Directors and Legislative Committee Chairman of AARP Allentown West Chapter #3331. Since his retirement, he taught fundamentals of coloring plastics to the Lehigh Valley industries. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus, where he served as a Lector and Commentator.

Survivors: Daughters, Kathleen Marie Pentz and Susan Roccato; Son, Michael Pentz; 3 Grandchildren.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday, February 28, 2026 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 415 S. 6th Street, Emmaus. Interment to follow at Calvery Cemetery, Emmaus. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus, www.BKRFH.com