John "Jack" H. Melchior, age 83, of Allentown, passed away on December 4, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late John and Louise (Easton) Melchior. He was the loving husband of Peggy Ann (Bartholomew) Melchior with whom they shared 30 years of marriage.

He graduated from Allen High School in 1958. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Penn State University in1962. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

Jack worked as a CPA for over 40 years. He retired from the former Maier's Bakery in 2000. He was a member of St. Thomas More Church in Allentown. He loved to play sports and was proud to be a part of the 1957 Allen High School Undefeated State Champion Football Team. He loved to play baseball and was an avid golfer. He was a member of Silver Creek Country Club in Hellertown. Much to the dismay of many family members, Jack was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan.

Jack is survived by his wife Peggy; son, Chris Melchior and his wife Amy; daughter, Jennifer Melchior and her husband Bruce; stepson, Nicholas Crisp; stepdaughter, Daria Rohrer and her husband Peter; grandchildren Jakob, Eli, Luke, Henry, Cyprus, Asher, Dillan and Noa, who lovingly called him "Captain Jack"; brother, Richard Melchior and his wife Marilyn; sister-in-law, Agnes Melchior and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Robert Melchior.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM in St. Thomas More Church, 1040 Flexer Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103. Visitation will be held prior from 10:00-11:00 AM in the church. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jack's memory to St. Thomas More Church at the address listed above or Alzheimer's Association (act.alz.org).