Byron L. Shoemaker, of Lehighton

Byron L. Shoemaker passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017.

A native of Lehighton, he was the son of the late Orville and Pearl (Frable) Shoemaker. He also lived in Pottstown and Macungie before settling in Allentown (Lower Macungie Township). Byron was a 1969 graduate of Lehighton Area High School and a graduate of Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa. He also earned his master’s degree in business from Lehigh University.

Byron was a certified public accountant, originally with Dreslin & Company PC, then with Cappelletti, Shoemaker & Co., PC, and finally was a sole practitioner. In his semi-retirement, he was affiliated with The Bottom Line and with James M. Wood, CPA. He was the long-time treasurer of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Tax and Accounting Professionals and he served on the board of the Trumpet Museum on Fairway Farm.

Byron enjoyed antiquing, road trip vacations, antique cars, particularly 1957-58 finned Chryslers and DeSotos, and especially loved his hometown of Lehighton.

He is survived by his sisters: Nancy, wife of Bernie Matyascik, of Summit Hill and Linda, wife of Jerry Roth, of Bath, Nieces: Jessica Morrell of Fort Mill, SC, Julie wife of Ryan Cromer of Norfolk, VA and Christine wife of Tim Graver of Bath, nephews: Jason Matyascik, of Barrow, Alaska and Eric Roth, husband of Jamie, of Bath, and his partner: Jim Wood.

Funeral services are private. Schaeffer Funeral Home, Lehighton, is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www. schaefferfunerals.com In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.