Jeffrey P. Kichline

Jeffrey P. Kichline, 69, of Forks Township, formerly of Williams Township, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born July 28, 1955, in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Charles W. Kichline, Sr., and Eva (Pfister) Kichline. He and his wife, Dawn M. (Dailey) Kichline, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on June 20, 2025. Jeff graduated from Wilson Area High School, Class of 1973. He was employed as an auto mechanic by the former Deichman-Walker Chevrolet for thirty years. He worked at various auto shops in the area, ending his career at Auto Parts International. Jeff enjoyed target shooting and antique car shows. He coached softball and soccer and years ago, raced motorcycles. He was a member of Easton Fish and Game, Barn Buddies, Citizens Hose Company, Safety First Volunteer Fire Company, and the former Order of Fleas, Inc. In addition to his wife, Dawn, he is survived by a son, Patrick T. Kichline and his significant other Tiffany King, of Columbia, SC; a daughter, Patrisha A. Garges and her husband Anthony, of Harleysville; five grandchildren, Gabriell, Eva, Kadyn, Lily and Hayes; a great-granddaughter, Harley; a brother, John L. Kichline and his wife Gale, of Easton; a sister, Gladys Eckhart, of Nazareth; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, Ian P. and Joshua J. Kichline, two brothers, Charles and Thomas Kichline, and a sister, Carroll Walter. He also leaves behind his two rescue pups, "his girls" Sophie and Harley. A memorial service will be held at 11am Friday, August 1st, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. Call Friday 10-11am in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 5041, Boone, IA 50950-0041 www.PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network).org/donate or Common Sense for Animals, PO Box 589, Broadway, NJ 08808 www.commonsenseforanimals.org.