John J. Senick

John J. Senick, 92, of Bethlehem Township, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus. Born on October 27, 1933, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Joseph Senick, Jr. and Anna (Zurko) Senick.

John owned and operated Senick, Inc., an excavating, paving, fuel oil, and air conditioning company that served the Bethlehem community for many years. A proud graduate of Liberty High School, he pursued business courses at the University of Kentucky while serving in the United States Army as a company clerk. A master plumber and true jack of all trades, he was known for his skill, resourcefulness, and willingness to tackle any challenge. He was also an active member of the Lehigh Valley Fuel Dealers Association.

Deeply committed to his community, John was a longtime supporter of Sacred Heart Church, where he generously provided snowplowing and HVAC services. He served for many years as a Justice of the Peace, handling misdemeanor cases with fairness and integrity while performing marriages with warmth and care. A good neighbor in every sense, he was always ready to lend a hand, offer advice, or help someone in need.

John was a devoted husband to his wife, Dottie, and later shared many meaningful years with his companion, Marilyn. Above all, he was a strong and respected family leader to his fourteen siblings as well as to his daughters, nephews, and nieces. He remained a trusted source of guidance and wisdom, offering steady support and leading by example. A loyal Philadelphia sports enthusiast, he loved the Eagles and Phillies and enjoyed sharing that passion with family and friends. He also cherished fellowship and tradition, having founded the Pine Tree Stock Club with local business associates and family members.

He will be dearly missed by his two daughters, Lisa A. Kuester and her husband, Kyle, and Tama Senick and her husband, Carl Zebrowski; his companion, Marilyn Behler; three brothers, Thomas Senick, George Senick and his wife, Barbara, and Paul Senick and his wife, Jill; two sisters, Helen Young and Theresa Venseret; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ann Senick; brothers, Edward, Michael, and Joseph Senick; and sisters, Mary Nemeth, Anna Kerecz, Ella Limpar, Dorothy Timko, Catherine Fisher, and Edna Sabota.