Larry S. “Cha Cha” Repash

Larry S. “Cha Cha” Repash, 88, of Lower Saucon Township, passed away on March 11, 2026. Born in Hellertown on August 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Simon M. and Leola (Fritchman) Repash. He was the loving husband of Barbara A. (Kressler) Repash, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.

Larry was a self-employed plumber who proudly carried on his father’s business, Larry S. Repash Inc., in Hellertown. Known for his strong work ethic and dedication, he earned the respect of the community through quality workmanship and reliability. A lifelong musician, he was an accomplished saxophone and clarinet player who performed with the Elks Band, the David Neith Band, and other local groups. Music remained a deep source of joy throughout his life.

Outside of work and music, Larry took great pride in maintaining his yard with meticulous care. He possessed a natural talent for fixing nearly anything and was always willing to help others with repairs.

He is survived by his wife Barbara; his children, Rick L. Repash and his wife Darlene of Hellertown, and Roni L. Repash of Hellertown; his sister, Sharon Richards and her husband Lewis of Allentown; his grandchildren, Ryan (Dana) Repash, Jake (Mallory) Repash, and Jonah Lee (Alyssa) Weitzel; and his cherished great-grandchildren, Arden, Stella, Miles, Anders, Roman, and Meadow.