Dr. John Philip Peterman, 80, died Feb. 10, 2018, at his home in North Carolina. He was the husband of Louanne Peterman for 55 years.

Born in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Peterman.

He was a family dentist for 42 years in Catasauqua.

He was on the board of directors of both the Public Library of Catasauqua and the Suburban North Family YMCA.

He was a member of St. James the Greater Catholic Church, Concord, N.C.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jaye and his wife Jennifer Reese; a daughter, Dr. Amy Peterman and her husband Kevin Hancock; two grandchildren, Tori and Michael Hancock; a sister, Mary and her husband Hank Campbell; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Father Charles O. Peterman and Denis A. Peterman.

Contributions may be made to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were made by Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis, N.C.