Jonathan K. Edwards

Jonathan K. Edwards, 42, of Springfield, passed away on October 29, 2021 at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Jon lost his courageous battle of nearly 16 months from glioblastoma brain cancer. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Kim and Nancy Edwards.

Jonathan was the beloved husband of Michelle (Clarke) Edwards and the loving father of his two children, Declan and Zoe.

In addition to his wife, children, and parents, he is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Alison and Mick Sugra, his niece and

nephew Sydney and Aidan Sugra, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jonathan was a 1997 graduate of Northampton Area

High School. He attended Drexel University and graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute in Architectural Drafting Design and CAD Technology with an Associate Degree in Specialized Technology. He was employed by the engineering firm of AECom in Philadelphia where

he had been a designer in the rail division.

Jonathan was an avid sports fan supporting the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, and Flyers as well as Notre Dame Football. He passed along his love of sports to his children and was involved in coaching their T-ball and soccer teams. He enjoyed vacationing with his entire family in Disneyworld and Ocean City, NJ.

Jonathan's courage throughout his illness was an inspiration to everyone who knew him.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 136 Saxer Avenue, Springfield, PA at 10:30 AM. A visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the church. Funeral services will conclude at Holy Savior Cemetery, 2575 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA at 1:30 PM.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The American Cancer Society (specify for Brain Cancer Research), P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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