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Dean Harper Obituary

Dean A. Harper, II, 55 of Slatington, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA. Born November 26, 1969 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Dean Harper, Sr. and Andrea (Neill) Ackerman. Dean had his own career of doing odd jobs as a computer specialist as well as collecting and selling vintage toys. Some activities he enjoyed were videography, music, tubing, dressing up, and socializing. Surviving along with his parents,son, Jett Harper and companion Alexandria Beatty of Bethlehem, PA, companion Sherri Schwartz, of Slatington, PA, step-daughters Britney Fandl of Northampton, PA, and Jessica Fandl, of Catasauqua, PA, sisters, Heather Saeger and husband Thomas of Bath, PA, Jessica Ackerman and husband Wes Terry of Bath, PA, Ellyssa Hotchkass and husband Matt of Nazareth, PA and Devon King and husband Mike, of Allentown, PA. Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Schisler Funeral Homes, Northampton PA, has been entrusted with his care. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Feb. 21, 2025.

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Denny Ballek

February 22, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with the Harper family.

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Scott Mitchell

February 21, 2025

Dean and family,

Sorry to hear about the passing of your son.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

JOSEPH KONKOLICS III

February 21, 2025

Dean & Family; please accept my
Condolences on the passing of
Dean A.,II RIP DEAN II may our
Lord bestow grace and strength upon everyone during this time
Of sorrow and may you cherish all of the good memories forever.

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