John S. Adams, 84, of Emmaus, died peacefully Jan. 4, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Bryn Mawr, he was the son of the late Stephen D. and Hannah E. (Campbell) Adams. He was the husband of Diane E. Adams for more than 50 years.

A 1963 graduate of Wilkes College, he was a two-sport varsity athlete in soccer and golf.

He enjoyed a successful professional career spanning more than 45 years as owner of Adams & Adams, Inc., an industrial manufacturer’s sales agency and later as a part-owner of Westmoreland Plastics Company in Latrobe.

He defined success not by career milestones but by the life he built with his family which was his greatest joy. He cherished watching his children grow, supporting and celebrating their athletic pursuits and sharing in their adult lives, especially the time spent with his grandchildren.

He was a longtime member and past president of Lehigh Country Club. He was a board member of Wildlands Conservancy, the Emmaus Aquatic Club and the West Allentown Exchange Club.

A lifelong golf enthusiast, he took particular pleasure in time on the course. Over the years, he recorded three holes-in-one, shot his age on multiple occasions and enjoyed success in many tournaments. He also enjoyed traveling, especially time spent in Naples, Fla., summers in Vermont at Quimby Country and memorable family beach vacations.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Peter and his wife, Nicole, Richard and his wife, Kim; daughter, Arianne; grandchildren, Laird, Sloane, Meghan, Kieran, Patrick.

He was predeceased by his sister, Janet Foreback.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Jan. 17 in St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 415 S. Sixth St., Emmaus.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of your choice.