John M. "Rabbit" Gasper, Jr., 81 of Northampton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 20, 2025 in his home. Born on June 2, 1944 in Allentown, he was a son of the late John Sr., and Josephine (Sikora) Gasper. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna (Winarchick) in 2023. He was employed in purchasing for Fuller Co. for many years. Most presently he was employed at Miller Keystone Blood Center as a courier for 15 years. John honorably served our country in the US Army Reserves. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church in Northampton where he served as an usher, lector and assisted the Ladies Guild with making Kiffles. When not holding court pool side on Sunday fundays, John was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed traveling cross country. He was very active and volunteered for numerous charitable events throughout the area including selling hotdogs and being famously known as "Hotdog Johnny". He served as Sergeant at Arms of the "Ring of Fire" which helps families in need throughout the Northampton area. His family meant everything to John, always spending time together and creating lasting memories.

Survivors: his daughters, Kate Haines and husband Jason, Justine Gasper and husband Brian Halpin; grandson, Kai Haines; brother Peter Gasper and wife Teresa; sister, Marcella Lorah and several nieces, nephews and in-laws. A sister, Marie Wieder and brothers-in-law, Carlton Lorah and Richard Wieder preceded John in death.

Services: Family and friends may gather on Monday, November 24th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St. Northampton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. in the church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. There will be no calling hours on Tuesday. Online condolences may be offered below.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church or by giving a pint of blood at Miller Keystone Blood Center in John's loving memory.