Leona K. Callahan

Leona K. (Keck) Callahan October 11, 1936 – September 27, 2025 Leona K. (Keck) Callahan, 88, of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Thomas W. Callahan, with whom she shared many wonderful years before his passing in September 2010. Born in Bethlehem on October 11, 1936, Leona was the daughter of the late Leon A.J. Keck and Beulah (Hoffman) Keck. She was a woman whose life was rooted in faith, family, and service to others. A lifelong and faithful member of Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, Center Valley, Leona found joy in worship, fellowship, and the church community that meant so much to her. Above all, Leona treasured her family. She lived her life as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother with a heart full of love. Her happiest moments were those spent gathered around the table, at family celebrations, and in the quiet everyday joys of being present with those she loved. She instilled in her children and grandchildren the values of kindness, faith, and the importance of always putting family first. Leona also carried the deep memory of her late son, Scott, who passed in 1986. His memory remained close to her heart throughout her life, and she often shared stories that kept him alive in the hearts of her family. She will be deeply missed by her daughters: Rebecca S. of Lower Saucon Twp., Tia A. (The Rev. John A.) Hart, with whom she resided, and Tanya M. (Nathaniel A.) Schock of Coopersburg. Leona's legacy continues through her 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, who will forever cherish her unconditional love, wisdom, and gentle presence; niece: Chrystal D. Deegan of Bethlehem. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Leona's life and faith at her funeral service on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2451 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, PA 18034. There will be no calling hours. Interment will follow at Friedensville Cemetery, Upper Saucon Twp. Following the Interment, a funeral repast will be held at the Friedens Church Fellowship Hall, where family will greet those in attendance. share memories. Arrangements: Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. – Hellertown. To share an expression of sympathy with the family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com. Memorial Contributions may be made in Leona's name to Vision Alive at St. James Evang. Lutheran Church, 333 East Oxford Street, Coopersburg, PA 18036. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Leona K. Callahan, please click here to visit our sympathy store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Leona K. Callahan, please click here to visit our sympathy store.