Robert P. Hastings, 54, of Allentown, died March 20, 2014, in his residence. He was the husband of Cindy S. (Schell) Hastings, with whom he celebrated 28 years of marriage. Born in Peckville, he was the son of Mary Ann (Tomaskovic) Hastings, of Peckville and the late James J. Hastings.

He was a graduate of Valley View High School and Lycoming College with a degree in accounting.

He was the assistant controller at Muhlenberg College and previously was the controller in the Bethlehem Division of Howmet Corp. and was an accountant at several local CPA firms.

He was an active member of The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Emmaus, having served as a trustee, usher, member of the stewardship committee and a mentor for catechism.

He was an avid fly fisherman and basketball player. He previously coached basketball for the SPYA.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, son and brother.

He is survived by his wife; mother; sons, Christopher H. and Andrew J.; brothers, James, of Miami, Fla. and Paul, of Bangkok, Thailand; sister, Maureen Dietrich, of Reading.

Contributions may be made to the church or to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, P.O. Box 695, La Plata, Md. 20646.

A Celebration of Resurrection will be held 1 p.m. March 29 at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus. The family will receive friends following the service. The Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus, is handling arrangements.