Mark James Reccek

Mark James Reccek, 42, of Bath, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 17, 2017, while in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospice. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of Violet (Janzso) Reccek. He was raised by his grandparents Violet and Geza Janzso. He was a graduate of Liberty High School class of 1994. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Marines from 1996-2000, where he also served as a big brother. He also graduated from the University of Detroit, where he received his law degree, and later Lehigh University where he received his masters in political science. Mark worked as a journalist and the editorial assistant for the Press Weekly. He was also a freelance reporter for the Press, WFMZ, and Saucon Source. He received several keystone awards for his writings in the Catasauqua Press. He also worked for the New Bethany Shelter. Mark was active in the live Bethlehem Christmas Pageant, the Catasausqua community and the high School. In his free time he loved tutoring, photography and reading. He loved nature, walking along the Monocacy creek, the ocean, sunrises and sunsets. He was a member of Promised Land Church of the Nazarene, Bethlehem.

Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Donna Kukor and husband William and their son Michael of Bath; uncle Geza Janzso and wife Diane and their daughters Holly Hess and Carrie Janzso. He is also survived by his best friend Mike Stametz and many other loving family members and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Brenda Reccek in 2003.

Services: A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday December 22, 2017 at Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Calling hours will be held on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. and also on Friday morning from 10 A.M. until time of service in the funeral home. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Attn: Beverly Druckenmiller, Catasauqua Area School District, Administration Office, 201 N. 14th Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032.

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First Visitation

DEC 21. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA, 18018

Second Visitation

DEC 22. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)

Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA, 18018

Memorial Service

DEC 22. 11:00 AM (EST)

Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA, 18018

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