John Krizan, 92, of Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown, formerly of Springtown, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Manor. He is the husband of the late Virginia G. (Gross) Krizan who died in 1993.

Born in Harrison, NJ on December 29, 1917 to the late John Krizan and Catherine (Zalesak) Krizan. John worked in the Coke Oven Division of the Bethlehem Steel for 33 years retiring in 1982. He served his country honorably during WWII in the US Army, where he was awarded a certificate of Merit as a Sergeant in the 504th Parachute Infantry and recipient of 4 Bronze Stars. John is a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Springtown.

Survivors: Daughters, Kathleen J. wife of Leonard F. Burkert of Whitehall and Sandra K. wife of Robert L. Jones of Hellertown; Brother, Edward and his wife Karen of Gladstone, MI; 5 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. Predeceased by his Brother, Frank.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Springtown Cemetery, Springfield Twp.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to his Church, PO Box 216, Springtown,18081.