Henry C. Suppan

Henry C. Suppan, 97, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2016, at his Spring Ridge residence.

His wife of 68 years, Lucia (Hefele) Suppan, predeceased him in August of 2015. He was also predeceased by his parents and two sisters. His sister, Joanne Gallis, survives him.

He is survived by his four daughters, Elise Overcash (Steve), Jane Lucia Suppan, Barbara Murphy (Jim), Lori Meyer (Paul), 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Henry was a 1937 graduate of Catasauqua High School and a 1941 graduate of Penn State University. He was an accomplished trombone player in dance bands, the Penn State Blue Band, and in later years with the Wyomissing Band and Reading Philharmonic Orchestra.

Henry was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He recalled fondly the years as an aviator with his Ferry Squadron. He flew U.S. manufactured planes to ports on the East and West coasts, thereby aiding the war effort across both oceans.

Henry was a man of his word. His honesty and integrity was recognized by all who knew him. He worked for Whitmoyer Laboratories from 1948-1970 and for Wertz Hoffman and Parks Relators from 1970 until his retirement in 1993.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, November 17, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola R.C. Church, 2810 St. Albans Dr., Whitfield, PA 19608. A viewing will be held before Mass from 9:30-11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Catasauqua PA, on Friday, November 18, 2016. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.