William Raymond Hollinger, Jr., 74, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of the late TrudieAnn (Mingora) Hollinger. Bill was born in Allentown on March 17, 1952 to the late William Raymond and Cora Bessie (Cressman) Hollinger. He dedicated nearly three decades of his life to serving his community as a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service. He was a reliable presence in the lives of countless residents, always known for his friendly smile and unwavering commitment to his work. Bill was a member of the North End Wanderers Athletic Association.
Survivors: children: Danny Mest, StacyJo Mest, Joseph Mease, Kyle Mest, William R. Hollinger, III, Michele Hollinger; siblings: Ted, Jim, Irene, Beverly; grandchildren.
Service: Family and friends are invited to his viewing 6-8pm Friday, May 22 , 2026 at the Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 East Broad Street, Bethlehem. The inurnment will be held privately at Bethlehem Memorial Park.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, www.bloodcancerunited.org