Louis C. Mahlman

Louis C. Mahlman, 74, of Bethlehem and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born on September 10, 1950, in Philadelphia, Lou was the son of the late Louis E. and Mary R. (Craig) Mahlman.

A proud graduate of St. John Neumann Catholic High School’s Class of 1968, Lou went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Following his formal education, he served with the Philadelphia Police Department prior to being drafted into the U.S. Army. Upon receiving an Honorable Discharge and returning home, Lou began working for the Social Security Administration before moving to the United States Treasury. After his government service, Lou enjoyed a long and meaningful career with the United Way, starting in Fundraising in Philadelphia, transitioning to the Lehigh Valley, and eventually serving as President of the United Way of Southeast Delaware County. He also dedicated 12 years as the Elected Controller for Lower Saucon Valley, where he played a key role in shaping financial policies

While still living in Philadelphia, he ran for City Council and was an active member, and past president, of the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute.

Outside of work, he was an avid music lover, baker, history enthusiast—especially when sharing his father’s remarkable D-Day story, and forever fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and E-A-G-L-E-S. Above all, Lou cherished spending time with his family, always extending a warm welcome to anyone who joined their gatherings.

In addition to his parents, Lou is predeceased by his sister, Margaret “Margie” Mahlman, who passed away in 1987.

Lou will be deeply missed by his wife of 49 years: Margaret Mary McFall, to whom he wed on September 23, 1975; four children: Shannon Mahlman (Deacon Michael Nungesser), Sheila Mahlman, Maureen Mahlman Fleming (Kevin), and Craig Mahlman (Valerie Shively); two brothers: Edward Mahlman (Moya Kinnealey) and Gerard Mahlman; nine grandchildren: Faith, Ben, Trinity, Haley, Jackson, Reagan, Kieran, Jameson, and Zoe; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends.

A viewing will be held at St. Isidore’s Roman Catholic Church, 2545 Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown, PA, on Monday September 23, 2024, from 10:30am until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am.

A private interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

To share condolences with Louis’s family, visit www.crstrunk.com.