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Donald Breen Obituary

Donald A. Breen, 84, of Springfield Twp. died Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown. He is the husband of the late Bernice C. (Cernok) Breen on January 8, 1995. Donald was born in Wyckoff, NJ on January 25, 1941 to the late Peter and Helen (Montress) Breen. He was an Electrical Engineer by trade, and working for 33 years at PP&L Electric Utilities and retiring as an operations manager. Donald enjoyed photography, woodworking, bowling, golf and knife making. Donald is survived by his son: Jason P. (Penelope) of Green Lane, siblings: Alan (Judy) of Breinigsville, Karen (John) Brain of West Milford, NJ; granddaughters: Cassie and Betsy. Family and friends are invited to Donald's visitation period from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street – Hellertown followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Donald's name to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036. www. [email protected] Hellertown Location

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on May 14, 2025.

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Joanie Soffa

May 14, 2025

Don was my boss when I worked at the Buxmont Service Center.He was such a kind and pleasant man, always up for a good laugh!

Ron Eichman

May 14, 2025

Wishing God’s Comfort on Don’s family. I knew Donald as a PPL associate in the Lehigh office. Don was honest, compassionate and willing to help his fellow workers. Rest in Peace my friend.

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Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc.

326 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055

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17

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Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc.

326 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055

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12:00 p.m.

Holy Saviour Cemetery

2575 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017

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326 Main St, Hellertown, PA 18055

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