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The famous General Trexler Estate at 1227 Hamilton Street is among the best known residences in Allentown. Filled with ornate woodwork, leaded stained glass windows, comtemporary lighting and a grand entranceway, coming to the Trexler Home is a unique experience.

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Kenneth "Pix" Terplan
08/01/2023

Kenneth Terplan, better known as "Pix" passed away August 1st at Pheobe Home of Allentown. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Louis Terplan and Della Kowalick. He worked as a fabric cutter at the former Greif Company of Allentown for many years. He was also a self employed handyman doing paint and tile work. Kenneth loved spending time with his grandchildren, bowling, fishing, shooting pool and being with friends at the West Catty Fire Hall.

He is survived by his daughter Linda Neri and fiancee Jeff Hutchison; son Joseph Terplan and girlfriend Caroline Christoff; a sister Kay Sandt; his grandchildren Alexis Neri and Joseph Terplan "JJ" along with extended family. He was predeceased by a son Kenneth M. Terplan and siblings George Terplan Sr., Louis Terplan Jr. and Patricia Skrovanek.

Services: all are welcome to a memorial visitation on Friday, August 11th from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, 1227 W. Hamilton St., Allentown.

Contributions can be made to the funeral home to help Kenneth's family with expenses.