William Raymond Hollinger, Jr., 74, of Bethlehem, died May 18, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was born in Allentown to the late William Raymond and Cora Bessie (Cressman) Hollinger. He was the husband of the late TrudieAnn (Mingora) Hollinger.

For nearly three decades he was a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service.

He was a member of the North End Wanderers Athletic Association.

He is survived by; children Danny Mest, StacyJo Mest, Joseph Mease, Kyle Mest, William R. Hollinger III, Michele Hollinger; siblings: Ted, Jim, Irene, Beverly; grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, bloodcancerunited.org.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home.