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Christopher Poniktera Obituary

Christopher M. Poniktera, 48, of Emmaus, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Sherie L. (Saylor) Messner of N. Ft. Myers, FL, and the late Jacob T. Poniktera, Sr. Christopher was the owner of KPMM (Keystone Property Management and Maintenance) for the past 18 years. Survivors: Daughter: Allicia C. Poniktera and her husband Jamie Wetzel of Emmaus; Son: Nathan M. Poniktera of Macungie; Grandchildren: Paislee Wetzel, Cheyenne Wetzel, Jason Wetzel; Mother: Sherie and her husband Thomas Messner; Brother: Jacob T. Poniktera, Jr. of Fogelsville; Stepsister: Shawn M. Burton of New York. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Christopher's memory to L.V. Humane Society, 640 Dixon Street, Allentown, PA 18103 or any animal rescue shelter of your choice.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jul. 16, 2025.

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Allicia Poniktera

July 18, 2025

It´s not often you could get a photo of him with a smile. He really enjoyed his fireworks

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