Stephen “Butchie” L. Kovacs Jr., 60, of Allentown and formerly of Hellertown, died Dec. 15, 2015. Born in Riegelsville, he was a son of the late Stephen L. Sr. and Maxine A. (Litt) Kovacs.

He was a member of the Christmas City Cat Club and, with his mother, raised grand champion Burmese cats.

He is survived by friends Bryan and Janet Gehringer of Allentown.

He was predeceased by a sister, Katherine A.

Contributions may be made to the Christmas City Cat Club, c/o the funeral home, 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.