Matthew T. Plotnick, 50, of Allentown, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 21, 2025. Born in Willingboro, NJ, he was the son of Jay D. and Marlene (Moss) Plotnick of Allentown. Matthew was a graduate of Parkland High School and earned his Associates Degree from L.C.C.C. in Criminal Justice. He was employed at Lehigh Valley Logistics. Matthew was an avid World War II historian. Survivors: Parents; Brother, Craig Plotnick and his wife Jennifer. He was preceded in death by a Brother, Andrew in 2003. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th & Hamilton Streets, Allentown. Interment in Keneseth Israel Cemetery, Allentown. Contributions: Please consider a donation to The Clubhouse of Lehigh County, 1437 W. Gordon Street, Allentown, PA 18102 or at https://clubhouseoflehighcounty.org/. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Matthew T. Plotnick, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on May 22, 2025.

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Ellen and Bob Miller

May 23, 2025

Matthew was a wonderful young man, and we always enjoyed being in his company and talking with him. We will miss him, and pray that Marlene and Jay can find comfort in their fondest memories of him. He left us all way too soon. Our deepest sympathies go out to Marlene, Jay, and his entire family.
Ellen and Bob Miller

Anita Mahoney

May 23, 2025

Our deepest sympathy Marlene and Jay

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