Milton Pletchan, 86, of Allentown and formerly of Whitehall-Egypt, died Feb. 3, 2014, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

Born in Whitehall, he was a son of the late Samuel Pletchan and Catherine (Kochenash) Pletchan.

He was the husband of Rita (Stinner) Pletchan.

He was a 1945 graduate of Whitehall High School.

He was a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was a buffer and polisher for General Electric/Black and Decker for 32 years before retiring in 1982.

He was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton, where he was an usher.

He was a former committee man for Boy Scout Troop No. 59, Whitehall.

He was a lifetime member and former member of the board of directors, Egypt Memorial Park.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Robert and his wife Marie of New Providence, N.J.; a daughter, Christina L. Ormiston of Coplay; and four grandchildren.

He was predeceased by two brothers; and sister.

Contributions may be made to Egypt Memorial Park, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.