John E. Drake Obituary
In loving memory of John E. Drake of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on May 23, 2025 at the age of 84. John leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cyril Drake and Ruth Drake (Erler); his siblings, Jean Bowen Drewery and Robert Drake; and his grandson Sasha Tuttle.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia L. Drake (O'Neill); his daughters, Susan Phlegar (Jack) and Christine O'Sullivan; his sisters, Miriam "Dolly" Tamburello (late Raymond) and Ruth Carothers (Swifty); his stepchildren, Leslie Schoeniger (Steve) and David Tuttle; his grandchildren, Christian Bowman, Tyler Bowman (Marissa), Susan O'Sullivan, Thomas O'Sullivan and Daniel O'Sullivan; and his stepgrandchildren, Steven Schoeniger, Grace Schoeniger, Raphael Tuttle and Aidan Tuttle.
Viewing was held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Herron Funeral Home (458 Center St, Bethlehem, PA 18018). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Contributions: In his memory to Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation Grand Central Station P.O. 4777 New York, NY 10163 or Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO 80997.
