Robert J. Harper, Jr., 56, of West Easton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus.

He was born in Easton, PA, a son of Patricia A. (Ferris) Balaziuk and husband Oleh, and Robert J. Harper, Sr. and wife Beverly.

Robert was married to Jennifer Repkoe-Harper until her passing. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of 1983. He was a carpenter; and worked security at St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus. Robert was an accomplished athlete at Notre Dame High School for football, basketball, and baseball; and played on numerous softball leagues. He was a supporter of Wilson Sports programs, especially Wilson Baseball of which he was most proud of his son, a pitcher..

Robert was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.

In addition to his parents, Robert is survived by a son Joshua A. Harper of West Easton; a sister Patricia H. Harper-Koch and husband William of Palmer Twp.; a brother David C. Harper and significant other Nancy Cramsey of Bethlehem Twp.; a niece Brittney Koch-Mickey and husband Colin, and son Cade; a nephew Logan Koch; aunts and uncles, Maureen White and husband Donald, Bernard Ferris and wife Donna, and Carol Harper-Herzog; along with many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with an additional calling hour on Monday, September 27, 2021 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10:00 am in the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.

Memorial Contributions in Robert's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.