Published October 28. 2026 09:03AM
of Northampton
John M. Andreas, 65, of Northampton, died Oct. 18, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. He was the husband of Darlene K. (Liggitt) Andreas for 44 years.
Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Nevin and Johanne (Merics) Andreas.
He was a 1979 graduate of Palmerton Area High School.
He dedicated more than 30 years to Salisbury Township, serving as the public works director before retiring in February 2021.
He was a member of Bethany Church, Allentown, where he invested in the lives of young people through the youth program and helped lead mission trips.
He also volunteered with Everlasting Life Ministry and Allentown Children’s Project.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, John and wife Gretchen of Clarion; a daughter, Kristy Young and husband Joshua of New Tripoli; four grandchildren, Rileigh and Weston and Harper and Maddux Young; many nieces and nephews; two granddaughters of the heart, Kylie and Meghan Schlegel; and an uncle, William Merics and wife Terrie.
He was predeceased by a sister, Debra.
Contributions may be made to Everlasting Life Ministry, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.
Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.
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