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James Doherty Obituary
James J. Doherty Jr. "Jim", 70, of Allentown, passed away on November 19, 2022. Jim was born on July 14, 1952 to James and Elinor (Lynch) Doherty in Scranton, PA. After graduating from Pierre S. Dupont High School in 1970, Jim received his bachelor's degree at University of Delaware.
Jim lived most of his life in Delaware before moving to Allentown to be near his children. He spent many years working for Chrysler, Delaware Park, and DuPont when he retired in 2017. He had a love of music, particularly guitars. Jim enjoyed sharing his passion and knowledge of guitars. He was witty and known to have a funny sense of humor. He adored his grandchildren so much.
Jim was predeceased by his parents, James and Elinor and his daughter Kristin Mae. Jim is survived by his brother, Michael (Trudy) Doherty, his children Rachel Oehmke (Kenny), Jaclyn (Brandon), Diana, Phillip, and Christopher, his grandchildren Kylee, Lucas, Jude, and Hannah.
Services will be private. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.
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Steve Williams
November 15, 2024
I still think about Jim almost on a daily basis. He will never be forgotten
FRANK V VATTELANA
December 19, 2022
I worked with Jim at ASTRA ZENECA in Newark for 6 years and we had many interesting conversations. I admired him for not putting up with BS from people. He was on the same wavelength as me so we understood one another. May he rest in Peace.
Diana Doherty
November 28, 2022
Diana Doherty
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Diana Doherty
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Diana Doherty
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Diana Doherty
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Diana Doherty
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Diana Doherty
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Diana Doherty
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Diana Doherty
November 28, 2022
Dad back in the day. you will truly be missed.
Diana Doherty
November 26, 2022
Diana Doherty
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Diana Doherty
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Diana Doherty
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Diana Doherty
November 26, 2022
I miss you dad, so much. I would give anything to pick up the phone and hear your witty remarks. I love you dad.
Steve williams
November 26, 2022
Jim and I shared many memories and good times together. We spent many hours discussing life, love, philosophy and the influence of the Beatles on the social and musical worlds. I loved his dry sense of humor. He will be surely missed. With his passing... there is such a silence in the world.
Rachel Oehmke
November 23, 2022
Rachel Oehmke
November 23, 2022
Rachel Oehmke
November 23, 2022
Jaclyn Doherty
November 23, 2022
Jaclyn Doherty
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Jaclyn Doherty
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Jaclyn Doherty
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Jaclyn Doherty
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Jaclyn Doherty
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Jaclyn Doherty
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Jaclyn Doherty
November 23, 2022
Some pics of dad, with his kids and grandkids.
Jim LaFerriere
November 21, 2022
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. My prayers go out to his family. I was privileged to have Jim visit me in Millville,NJ where we shared our love of guitars.He will be missed by all. Sincerely,Jim LaFerriere Millville,NJ
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