Brian F. Ossiander, 52, of Allentown, died July 2, 2013, in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Grace A. (Clark) Ossiander. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Glenn Ossiander of Pacific Palisades, Calif. and Gail (Joseph) Ossiander of Fountain Hill.

He worked as an air craft technician for U.S. Airways. He was a passionate woodworker and was involved in architectural design and installation throughout the Lehigh Valley.

He honorably served the United States in the Army and Air Force during the Gulf War and Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

He is survived by his wife; father; mother; son, Matthew S. of Allentown; daughter, Chelsey M. of Allentown; sister, Julie Jones of Palmerton; brothers, Dennis of Baltimore, Md., and Joseph P. of Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the USO at www.uso.org.

Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.