Kenneth A. Wanamaker Sr.

Kenneth A. Wanamaker Sr. obituary

Kenneth A. Wanamaker Sr.

Kenneth Wanamaker Obituary

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Kenneth A. Wanamaker, Sr., 66 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born June 11, 1959 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Valent Wanamaker and the late Bernice (Hess) Wanamaker.

Kenneth was a self- employed Contractor for over 15 years before retiring. Prior to he worked for Amey's Garage in Cherryville, PA. Kenneth was a lifetime member of the Slatington Skeet Club. He loved dogs and enjoyed hunting, cooking, racing, and watching his grandchildren at their sporting events.

Surviving along with his longtime companion Kerri Bilheimer are son, Kenneth A. Wanamaker, Jr. and fiancé Juanita Yanchek of Orefield, PA, daughters, Nicole M. Christopher (Todd) of New Tripoli, PA and Kenleigh T. Perry (Santiago) of Northampton, PA; 8 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren; two sisters, Dianna Everet (Denny) of Walnutport, PA and Patti Smith (Eric) of Williamsport, MD, He was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren, brother Paul and sisters Mary and Jocelyn.

A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday October 24, 2025 at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA. 18067. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the services. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions: May be made in his memory to Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, PA 18031.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

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