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Jeffrey Petko Obituary

Jeffrey G. Petko passed away on April 30, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital, Lehighton PA. He was married to the love of his life, Susanne Petko for 43 years. Jeffrey was born in Allentown, PA and was the son of Louis S. Petko and Laureen Koury Petko. He is survived by his wife Susanne Petko of Lehighton PA, his two sons Nicholas Petko of Tamaqua and Ryan Petko of Lehighton his brother Donald K. Petko of Easton, PA and his Uncle Joseph Koury of Lexington, VA. Jeffrey loved his grandchildren Dylan Petko and Brynlee Petko. He also loved the family dog Moe, who often sat with him for morning coffee. Jeffrey was known as a jokester who had a great sense of humor, and was able to make anyone laugh. Jeffrey was a graduate of Freedom High School in Bethlehem, PA. He worked for Bethlehem Steel Company prior to their closing. The next chapter in his career was in trucking where he worked for Price Trucking and Venezia Trucking until his passing.Jeffrey loved to read, hunt and fish. He had the ability to fix almost anything. He can be best described and strong yet gentle and never complained about any of the challenges life delt him. Condolences may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society - Lehigh Valley Chapter, 3893 Adler Place; Ste 170 Bethlehem, PA 18017. To leave online condolences, please visit his "Book of Memories" at falkfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Morning Call on May 5, 2023.

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Pete Grazer

May 13, 2023

Don I´m so sorry to hear of Jeff´s passing.
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Rosemarie Chahadeh

May 10, 2023

So sorry for your loss Sue.Sending my condolences to you and your boys.Long time since I have seen or talked to you but you were always a good friend.God bless you all and may Jeffrey Rest In Peace.

Donna (Rupert) Reilly

May 5, 2023

Wow, haven´t heard this name in a long time. Jeff was my partner in my brother´s (Larry Rupert) wedding many moons ago! Sorry to hear of his passing. My brother also passed from cancer 11 years ago. Hold onto your memories...keep them close in your heart!

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