James J. Doherty Jr. "Jim", 70, of Allentown, passed away on November 19, 2022.  Jim was born on July 14, 1952 to James and Elinor (Lynch) Doherty in Scranton, PA. After graduating from Pierre S. Dupont High School in 1970, Jim received his bachelor's degree at University of Delaware.  Jim lived most of his life in Delaware before moving to Allentown to be near his children. He spent many years working for Chrysler, Delaware Park, and DuPont when he retired in 2017. He had a love of music, particularly guitars. Jim enjoyed sharing his passion and knowledge of guitars. He was witty and known to have a funny sense of humor. He adored his grandchildren so much.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, James and Elinor and his daughter Kristin Mae. Jim is survived by his brother, Michael (Trudy) Doherty, his children Rachel Oehmke (Kenny), Jaclyn (Brandon), Diana, Phillip, and Christopher, his grandchildren Kylee, Lucas, Jude, and Hannah.

Services will be private.  Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.