Frank Joseph DiLeo
OBITUARY
Frank Joseph DiLeo, 46, of Allentown, passed away peacefully, with his mother by his side, at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown on April 28, 2026. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Barbara A. (Arangio) DiLeo and the late Frank E. DiLeo. Frank graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School, Class of 1997, received his Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Math from Kutztown in 2002, and earned his Master’s Degree in Leadership from Wilkes College in 2009. He began his teaching career at East Penn School District, he then served as Assistant Principal at the Norwood School in the Interboro School District (Delaware Co), Principal at Octorara School District K-3 in Atglen, PA (Chester Co.). Frank then moved back to Allentown to be closer to his family, where he then concluded his career at Executive Academy in a leadership role until his cancer diagnosis. Frank volunteered his time to various organizations including being a Youth Group Leader at Faith Church, Camp Director for Push the Rock, a counselor at Camp Olympic where he tied many little one’s shoes. Frankie had a love and passion for teaching children. He was an innovator in the classroom, always thinking outside of the box to make learning fun.
A true baseball fan, Frank loved the Yankees and concerts. He enjoyed taking his dogs, Irie and Hazel, to outdoor concerts, walking in Trexler Park and anywhere they allowed furry friends. His favorite artist was Bob Dylan and his favorite genre of music was from the late 70’s known as Yacht Rock. He had a strong attachment to the beach, including a brief move to Miami Beach during the COVID fiasco. Most importantly, Frank loved his friends and family. His mom, Barbara, was with him every day during his cancer journey to make sure he had the quality of life he so deserved. She is and was the example of selfless devotion. The friends he made early in life through school, church and Camp Olympic and those he made later in life through his cancer support group and those who were friends of his mom’s contributed a priceless emotional offering of support. Frank was a true believer in Jesus Christ. His relationship with the Lord was the most important part of his life.
Survivors: Mother, Barbara A. DiLeo; Canine Companions, Hazel and Irie; Aunts; Uncles; and Cousins.
Services: Memorial, 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2026 at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th & Hamilton Streets, Allentown. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Lifepath, 3500 High Point Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18017, where his cousin, who is dear to him, resides.