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LEHIGH VALLEY WEATHER

Alois ‘Al’ J. Recker

Lehigh Valley Press reporter

Alois ‘Al’ J. Recker, 88, of Coplay, died peacefully June 14, 2025, at home.

Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Alois V. and Mary (Schrantz) Recker.

He honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict.

He worked as a reporter at the former Bethlehem Globe and the Northampton Press for many years.

He volunteered as a coach at Christ the King School for the boys fifth- and sixth-grade basketball team for more than 20 years.

He was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, Coplay.

He is survived by a son, Matthew and his wife, Nicole; grandchildren, Kayden, Sophie and Izabella; a sister, Carol Correia and her husband, Joseph; a niece, Donna Wood and her husband, Mark; a nephew, Al and his wife, Juliann; several other nieces and nephews; his loving dog, Lulu.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Reichl and Anna Edelman.

Contributions may be presented to the church in his memory.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc.

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