John C. Kissinger, 87, formerly of Emmaus, died April 12, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the widower of Nancy L. (Wagner) Kissinger and Nancy J. (Reamer) Kissinger. Born in Shamokin, he was the son of the late Claude C. and Flora (Smith) Kissinger and brother of the late Flora J. (Kissinger) Buckalew. A graduate of Bucknell University, he was a biochemist working for Merck, Campbell's Soup, and the USDA, retiring in 1983. He was a member of St. John's U.C.C., Emmaus. He honorably served his country in the Army during WWII. He was a member of Shamokin Lodge #225 F&AM, Valley of Allentown, several historical and genealogical societies, the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Emmaus Veterans Committee, Emmaus VFW and American Legion, and a member of the 100th Division Association. Survivors: Sons, John A. Kissinger of Harleysville and George B. Kissinger of Coopersburg; Grandson, Matthew J. Kissinger of Harleysville; Nieces, Flora C. Buckalew of Alexandria, VA and Faye R. Buckalew of Fleetwood. Services: Funeral Services Thurs., April 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM in St. John's U.C.C., 139 N. 4th St., Emmaus. Viewing 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the church. Interment with military honors will follow in Northwood Cemetery. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: May be made to The Phoebe Home in Allentown (http://phoebe.org/allentown) or the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum (http://www.buggymuseum.org/default.htm).