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Joseph Achkar
05/20/2026

Joseph Achkar, 92, of Allentown passed away May 20th at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born in Syria, he was a son of the late Elias Achkar and Zakiyeh Nouneh. 

He is survived by his daughter Manal Andino; sons Emad and Fadi; four grandchildren, a niece and two nephews along with extended family. He was predeceased by his wife Noujoud in 2022.

Services: Viewing starting at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 501 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Funeral service at 11:00 with burial following at Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown.