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Linda Gonya Obituary

Linda Mae (Faust) Gonya, 73, of Macungie, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. She was the wife of Thomas E. Gonya to whom she was married 31 years last June 11. Born in Allentown, November 24, 1951, Linda was the daughter of the late James Daniel and Shirley (Gross) Faust. She was an avid reader and gardener. Linda particularly cherished experiencing the Renaissance Fair in Lebanon, PA with her sister Tami, and Disney World with her sister Donna. She will be forever remembered as a devoted and loving mother and grandmother to her sons and grandchildren. Survivors: In addition to her husband, Tom; sons, Steven Feichtel (Cyndi) of Long Swamp, Scott Feichtel (Jennifer) of Blandon, Eric Feichtel of Nazareth; stepson, Kyle Gonya of Catasauqua; siblings, Donna Brown (Michael) of Allentown, Tami Brister (David) of Coopersburg, David Kiefer (Melissa) of Allentown, Kevin Kiefer of Chambersburg; grandchildren, Madeline Feichtel, Ava Feichtel, Wesley Feichtel; numerous nieces and nephews. Service: Private. No calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Allentown Rescue Mission c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Linda Mae Gonya, please click here to visit our sympathy store. Schnecksville Location

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jun. 26, 2025.

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Kevin Kiefer

June 28, 2025

Gonna miss you sis. You were always fun to be around even when you told the same story several times! Love ya lots...your baby brother

Barb Gunnet

June 27, 2025

To the Gonya family,

Very sad to see the passing of Linda. I met Linda and her sister Donna many years ago at a craft show and always looked forward to seeing them both every year at the Lower Macungie craft show, where our tables were close by each other. We'd catch up there and even at the occasional chance we'd run into each other at Giant. RIP Linda

Cathy Bendel

June 26, 2025

I always enjoyed any time I spent with your Mom Steve. She was always smiling and a pleasure to be with. Dan also agrees. She will be missed. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Crystal Kupar

June 26, 2025

Condolences to Tom and the entire family. I am very grateful for all the many fond memories of time spent with Linda. I will miss her.

Hertzog Family

June 26, 2025

We will always remember her warm phone calls, the thoughtful boxes she sent, her endless supply of Oreos, and the way she’d marvel—every time—at how big the kids were getting. Her love showed up in small things that meant everything. She’ll be missed deeply and remembered always.

Ray Kerchner

June 26, 2025

I did not know Linda very well but she would always greet me with a smile when I showed up to shoot pool with Tom.

Steve, Nadya, & Serenity Krause

June 26, 2025

The Krause family sends our sincerest of condolences to all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving Linda.

Marcy Adleman

June 26, 2025

Linda, I am really going to miss our talks and laughs at the picnics and gatherings. And how you never failed to remind me that it was my fault you got into the Twilight books, lol. Rest in peace, my friend, until we meet again. I love you. Marcy

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