Jeffrey R. Doran

Jeffrey R. Doran obituary, Allentown, PA

Jeffrey R. Doran

Jeffrey Doran Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown on Jan. 2, 2026.
Jeffrey R. Doran, 57, of Allentown, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2025. He was the husband of Kim L. (Bailey) Doran. Born in Allentown, November 26, 1968, Jeff was the son of Ruth M. (Marsh) Doran of Allentown and the late Robert N. Doran. He was employed at B.J.'s Brewhouse for the last 5 years. Before that, he worked at several other restaurants and venues. Jeff loved animals and sports, particularly, he enjoyed watching the Patriots. He was a member of the former St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Allentown.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Kim and mother, Ruth; brother-in-law; Thomas Donovan; niece, Megan Donovan; nephew, Tommy Donovan all of New Jersey; predeceased by his sister, Kathryn R. Donovan.

Service: A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in the Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home, P.C., 274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown. Family and friends may pay their respects from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, in the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmanstephens.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 and/or Make A Wish Foundation, 1702 E. Highland Avenue Suite 400, Phoenix AZ 85016.

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274 N Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA 18106

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