Stephen M. Sommer, Jr.

Stephen M. Sommer, Jr., formerly of Walnutport, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Heckman) Sommer, who passed away this past October. Born in Stiles on September 22, 1934, he was the son of the late Stephen M. Sr., and Hermina (Sommer) Sommer. Steve spent the majority of his working years at the former Lehigh Valley Dairy. He was a former member of St. John the Baptist Church, Whitehall.

Stephen will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Debra and husband Glenn Parry of Selbyville, DE, Donna Sommer and husband Mark Ellis of Alburtis; Grandchildren, Jessica Kern (Ryan), Joshua Parry (Dawn), Emily Ellis and Reed Ellis; great-grandchildren, Ariel, Leyla, Zoey, Jocelyn and Taylor; great-great-grandchildren, Mayson and Kinsley; Siblings, Joseph Sommer and Mary Ann Knoff. He was predeceased by siblings, Hermina, Rose, Elsie and Freda.

A private family celebration of life will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Harding Funeral Home, Inc. of Slatington.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 250, Philadelphia PA 19106.