Paul E. Kleintop

Paul E. Kleintop , 75, of E. Lizard Creek Road, Lehighton, East Penn Township, PA, died Sunday afternoon, June 1, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  He was the husband of Gail D. (Fadden) Kleintop since July 11, 2019.  Born in Lehigh Gap, Northampton County, he was a son of the late Collier F. and LaRue (Meinhart) Kleintop.

Paul was employed as a steam fitter by Local #420, Pipefitters Union, Philadelphia, for over 38 years, retiring in 2008.  He attended Dinkey Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ashfield.  A 1969 graduate of the Lehighton High School, he later served in the Navy, Vietnam Era, and achieved the rank of PO 2/c.  Paul was a member of the American Legion Post #314, Lehighton, and the East Penn Sporting Club.  An avid deep sea fisherman, he also enjoyed collecting model trucks, coaching little league baseball, and golfing.  Paul was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.

Survivors: Wife.  Daughter, Lisa Eckhart and companion, Lance Conrad, of Ashfield.  Sons, Michael and wife Joani of Jim Thorpe, and Paul "Skip" M. and wife Marcie of Lehighton.  8 grandchildren.  3 great-grandchildren.  Brother, Richard Kleintop of Arlington.  He was predeceased by a brother, Thomas, and a stepson, Brad Snyder in 2018.

Services: Funeral Service with Military Honors, 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Call, 10:00a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Friday, in the funeral home.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be made in his memory to the American Legion Post #314, 314 Veterans Avenue, Lehighton, PA 18235.