John A. Signarovitz

John A. Signarovitz

John A. Signarovitz, 87, of Franklin Street, Bowmanstown, died peacefully early Saturday morning May 3, 2025, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Betty L. (Getz) Signarovitz since April 19, 1975, celebrating 50 years of marriage.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Alfred and Anna (Buda) Signarovitz.

John began his working life a young man at the Lehigh Country Club. He was then employed in the billing department of the former A & B Meat Co., Allentown. He returned to the Lehigh Country Club, Allentown, starting in 1948 as a caddie. From 1948 to 1965, he occupied several positions, including pool snack bar, halfway house, grounds keeper, assistant golf pro, caddie master and assistant professional. He retired as course starter.

John operated his own golf club repair shop and many of his customers were loyal club members.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton, and previously attended the former Holy Cross Catholic Chapel, Bowmanstown.

John was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Allentown. He served in the Army, Vietnam Era, stateside, in the Army Pictorial Center in New York, achieving the rank of Spec4.

John was an active social member of the Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Company.

Surviving in addition to his widow are sisters, Anne Marie, wife of Michael Baran Jr., and Marie Anne Signarovitz, both of Fullerton, Whitehall Township, and Kathryn P. Wechsler of Coplay; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was also predeceased by an infant sister, Elizabeth Anne.

Service: Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 9, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 243 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton. Interment with military honors, Slatedale Cemetery, Brown St., Washington Twp. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Arrangements by Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton. Contributions in his name may be made to the memorial fund of the church, 18071. Online condolences can be offered at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.