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Gerald S. “Jeff” Moyer, Jr., 68, of Schnecksville, died Saturday, March 21, 2009 in his home. He was the husband of the late Joanne E. (Bellucci) Moyer who died February 28.

Born in Allentown, on December 4, 1940, Jeff was the son of the late Gerald S. Moyer, Sr. and Arlene L.(Hartzell) Moyer Ritter. He was a graduate of Allentown High School, Class of 1958, where he continues to serve as treasurer and then graduated from Kutztown University in 1962 with a Masters Degree in Education. He taught French in the Allentown School District for more than 30 years before retiring in 2000.

An Olympic Weight Lifter, Jeff participated in the 1968 Pan-American Games and then went on to be the Strength Coach, Football Coach and Athletic Trainer at Wm. Allen.Since his formal retiring at Wm. Allen, he taught French at Notre Dame High School for two years and became the Strength Coach, Power Lifting Coach and Mentor to many students at Parkland High School. Jeff was a member of the Union United Church of Christ, Neffs where he was a Choir Member and formerly served on the Consistory.

Survivors: Children, James D. Moyer and his wife Rose of Schnecksville, Kelly L. Ciciliot and her husband Fausto of Coplay, Jeffrey S. Moyer of Schnecksville; brothers, Larry A. Moyer of Allentown, Gregory R. Moyer of Bath, Maine; grandchildren, Jevon, Cassandra, Rebecca and James; great grandson, Gavin; nieces; nephews.

Services: Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. March 25, 2009 in the Union United Church of Christ, 5550 Route 873, Schnecksville with the Rev. Thomas N. Thomas and the Rev. Kris P. Snyder-Samuelson officiating. Family and friends may call 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville and 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Interment will follow the service at Union Church Cemetery, Neffs.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Union U.C.C. Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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Sue & Nick Bellucci 03-23-2009

Our hearts hurt for all of you, please know that our prayers, sympathy's are with you. May God give you the strength to handle everything at this most difficult time. Please know we are here for. Love and God Bless.

Jack Mondschein 03-23-2009

Kelly, Fausto and kids; You're in my thoughts & prayers

Bob and Peggy Trago Glose 03-23-2009

The Moyer Children,
How heavy your hearts must be at this time on the loss of your parents.
Joanne and Jeff were always the 'Golden Couple" as they were in llife, so they shall be in heaven. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy are with you and your families. Jeff and Joanne, may you fly on angels wings together.

A goodbye

Pichardo 03-23-2009

Mr. Moyer: You'll be missed. I hope you find your answer...

Mr Moy-eh

Ron Scholler 03-23-2009

A giant man who stood head and shoulders above giant men. There are countless lives better today, stronger today and more passionate today because you were strong enough to care. There is no counting the years that will wash away before no soul bares memory of you. Not for the last time but for this time, thank you Mr Moy-eh!

partner, the paddock restauran

rich kloiber 03-23-2009

larry, jim and family, jeff and joanne were very good friends from high school and throughout our lives.jeff will be missed by all who knew him. our thoughts and prayers are with you.

A champion made

Alexander X Atiyeh 03-23-2009

I was a member of the Parkland Power lifting team, with Mr. Moyer as my coach. He gave us what I like to call "tough love". He laughed and embarrassed us, but praised and supported us. His teachings extended way beyond weightlifting itself, and gave us all a better mentality to live by. His efforts not only lead us to earn state and/or national titles, but to use the knowledge gained in everyday life. Personally, if it were not for Mr. Moyer, I would not have the confidence I do now, as he taught me that my biggest opponent was myself. Now, I can overcome any obstacle. He was more of a father figure rather than a coach. God rest his soul. Rest easy Coach Moyer.

The strength of a man

Christine Pierce 03-23-2009

I had the honor of knowing Jeff through working with him at C21 Locher Realtors. He always took the time to listen, care, and respond with the most genuine heart. He is a man that I can truely say "knew true love" with his wife Joanne. I will miss his heartfelt compassion and sense of giving. Christine

Pammer Family 03-23-2009

Our deepest symapthy. Jeff was a wonderful man.He was areal mentor to Kyle through his high school years.

Betsy Emery Nonnemacher 03-23-2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your father was a great man, and teacher. He had a great personality, and a warm smile. I had alot of fun with you dad in the teacher's cafe, when I worked at Wm Allen. Sincerely, Betsy Emery Nonnemacher

Monsieur Moyer

Anastacia 03-23-2009

Thank you for being a terrific teacher. I always looked forward to coming to your class and cracking me up. You will be greatly missed and i hope that you have peace and you are amongst those you love. Those that are here will miss you...your impression on us as students to strive and work hard will remain. My condolences to the family...i pray your hearts will heal quickly.

second cousin

Pat Glose Gross Frantz 03-23-2009

Very sorry to hear about the death of Jeff. As we were growing up,we lived across the street from his mother and her 3 children, Jeff, Larry, and Greg, on Gordon Street in Allenown. His mother was always proud of her three children, and we commend her in the way she, as a single mother, raised them. Also proud would have been "Uncle Stuart," my father.
Good-by to you, Jeff, an outstanding person.

Elaine Ringer 03-24-2009

Although I know words offer small comfort in your hour of sorrow, I do wish to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family,
My heart goes out to you, please know that I have you in my heart, thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,
Elaine Ringer

Neighbor from 9th & Gordon Sts

Rich Bower 03-24-2009

My sympathies to the entire Moyer family. I grew up on 9th Street, and the Moyer family lived behind me. I remember all three of the Moyer boys so well, along with their mother Arlene. Time passes by very quickly, but the memories live on forever.

Notre Dame High School

Joseph & Susan Kramer 03-24-2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.We have one of Jeffs paintings hanging in our living room, he will always be remembered.Once again we offer our condolences,Joe & Sue.

MIKE & JULIE MARON 03-24-2009

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY AT THE PASSING OF A GOOD FREIND "GOD BLESS!!!"

Julie, Ashley, Alexis Venanzi 03-24-2009

Jimmy, Kelly, Jeffrey, and Familes,

We are saddened to read about your Dad and your Mom. Please know that though we don't see each other, friends are for life. Your parents live on everyday in each of you and your children. I remember being in their company on several occasions,it was evident the love they had for you, and the importance of family. The girls and I wish Hope and Peace will someday soon return to your lives.

Vicky Bellucci-Robinson 03-24-2009

Jimmie Kelly and Jeffery

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of both your parents bring you comfort.I know that I have many special memories from the years I spent baby sitting all of you. I am happy for the chance to visit with all of you this past summer. I will miss them very much.

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY JEFF MOY

ART KNECHEL 03-25-2009

my thoughts and prayers are with your family and also i hardly know jeff GOD bless your family you will be missed by many i will close thank you all take care

To the family of Jeff Moyer:

Keith Lynn 03-25-2009

I hope that these condolences may provide some solace in the wake of your grief. The great admiration of Jeff amongst his friends, students, peers, and pupils is a testament to his unmatchable character. I aspire to accomplish, if only a fraction, of what Jeff has physically, socially, and intellectually. He will be deeply missed, yet never forgotten.

PETER TOBIAS OLD FRIEND 03-25-2009

im sorry to hear the loss of JEFF may GOD give you strength comfrot and healing during this defficult time

Matthew Sipos 03-26-2009

I am sorry for your loss. Jeff was a great person and coach. I spent many days training next to him at Allentown Highschool as he helped me reach my goals as an Olympic Weight Lifter. In every respect he will be missed.

To the family of Monsieur Moye

Tarah Epstein Baiman 03-26-2009

I was a student at William Allen High School 1984-1988. Mr. Moyer was my French teacher and helped me improve as a distance runner on Allen's track team. I had lost both of my parents during my high school years and Mr. Moyer always went out of his way to let me know he believed in me, and through what so many others have also called "tough love" he taught me, inspired me - but never pitied me, which was what so many others had done. Many years later, I founded a nonprofit organization devoted to empowering individuals who've been orphaned by violence. An article about me and The Orphan Society appeared in The Morning Call in 2006. Unsurprisingly, I received a beautiful letter in the mail from him (in French, of course) which reminded me, yet again, of the special kind of tenderness Mr. Moyer always demonstrated to me. He was a great teacher, a wonderful man. Although I rarely saw him after graduating high school so so many years ago now, he always stayed in my thoughts as he taught me so much about making the most out of life. I am deeply saddened for his family and friends today. My deepest sympathy on the loss of a great, great man.

Rich & Mary Deutsch 03-27-2009

James & Rose, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother & father. Having just lost my mother, I have some idea of what you're going through. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless!

He made me a better person

Ronnie Goldberg Schmucker 04-29-2009

To the family of Monsieur Moyer,
I was a student at William Allen High School (class of 1973)and one of the many people that Monsieur helped to become a better person. His support and dedication and his belief in me as a student and as a human being meant so much to me at a time when my self confidence was depleted. Because of him I went on to be a straight "A" student in my language classes including French which I studied at WAHS. I was an honors French student and won a National Academic Award in French because of his ability to teach so well.I majored in French in College and never forgot Mr. Moyer. I recently asked about him and learned about his untimely passing. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. "Faire le voir" Monsieu!

Forever in our hearts

QUACH 10-01-2009

Monsieur Moy-eh,

With all of your life's work and contributions to the many hearts on this Earth I know the Lord will embrace you in heaven. You are truly a great man among men and we will never forget that. God bless your new eternal life by His side...

I'll not forget him

Lori (Boyce) Harvey 11-29-2010

Monsieur Moyer was the best French teacher and life teacher that I ever had. I was fortunate to have 3 years with him before graduating from AHS in '74, and I've thought about him often over the years. After graduating, I returned to see him, & asked him to recommend some books that might enlighten me further. I still have his hand-written suggestions on his AHS stationery, & I am so glad to have it. Heartbroken that I never saw him again, I'll remember him fondly forever.

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