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William LaVan Lindermuth II, 82, of Jim Thorpe, passed away on Sept. 20, 2025, with his family by his side.
Prior to retiring, he was a supervisor for the Palmerton Telephone Company (Pencor).
He was born on April 15, 1943, to the late William L. Lindermuth, Scotia, N.Y., and the late Mary R. (Shoenberger) Lindermuth, Lehighton.
A graduate of Lehighton Area High School, he was a Navy veteran, having served aboard the U.S.S. Northampton during the Vietnam era.
He was a member of the Blue Shamrock Country Club, Palmerton, and the Orioles, Lehighton, and was a life member of the Lehighton Fire Department.
Surviving are his spouse of 42 years, Lynn Marie McGavin; his sons, Kyle W. (Evelyn) and Evan W. (Nicole); grandchildren, Lisa and Connor; and stepgrandchildren, D.J. and Emily.
He was also predeceased by his sister, Sandra Rausch.
Service: Private funeral service at convenience of family. Arrangements by Melber Funeral Home, Jim Thorpe. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Shriner's Hospital for Children.
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Gary (Jet) Johnson
5 hours ago
From football and time spent at Blue Ridge C.C. Your smile and friendship touched many. You were always Fun to be around! I am so blessed to have called you My Friend!
Loren LaRose
Earlier today
As a follow Lehighton Indian, loved talking Lehighton sports and about people we both knew from Lehighton. Will miss his humor and that he relayed to me why Jimmey Durante always said " Good Night Mrs. Calabash wherever you are".He will be missed by everyone who knew him. RIP my friend.
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