Gary N. Reese, 85, of Northampton, died March 12, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late AnnaMarie (Stangl) Reese and the late Eleanor (LaBar) Reese.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Nelson and Ruth (Kline) Reese. He resided at Country Meadows of Allentown.

He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He spent 33 years working at Air Products in Allentown before continuing his career as a draftsman in the engineering department at Gardner Cryogenics in Bethlehem, where he remained until his retirement in 2002.

He was a former member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Whitehall, where he served on the board of directors. Later in life, he converted to Catholicism and became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bath.

He was a member of Point Phillips Rod and Gun Club and a life member of Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club and East Allen Fire Company.

He is survived by two daughters, Sharon Sanita and Donna Deutsch and husband Alexander; and a granddaughter, AnnaMarie.

He was predeceased by two siblings, Jack Reese and Suzann Ault.

There will be a calling time 10-11 a.m., followed by a funeral service 11 a.m., March 19 at the funeral home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton.

Contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation, komen.org, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc.