Kevin Taylor

Kevin L. Taylor, 48, of New Tripoli, PA died Friday, September 18th at Pennsburg Manor with family by his side. He was born in Mahopac, NY but spent most of his life living in the Lehigh Valley. He was the son of Fran Taylor and the late Ronald Taylor

Kevin was a graduate of Saucon Valley High School and Shippensburg University. He also went through the police academy in North Carolina. Unfortunately, due to his health condition, he was never able to reach his dream of becoming a police officer. He spent much of adult career working in the hotel business in PA, NJ, and NC and property management in VA.

Over the years Kevin was involved with various Rotary Organizations, Northampton Community College Alumni Board, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters Organizations. His passions were Penn State Football, the Giants and ice hockey - particularly the Hershey Bears, the Flyers and the Rangers.

Kevin will lovingly be remembered by his mom, his sister, Kelly Fornauf, her husband, Michael, brother-in-law Bill Mann, nieces Elizabeth Fornauf and Taylor Mann, nephew Jonathan Fornauf, a great aunt and cousins in Michigan, his best friend, Shannon Tompkins and many other wonderful friends. Kevin was preceded in death by his sister, Kristen Taylor-Mann.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 6-8 PM at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. There will also be visitation from 10-11 AM prior to the 11 AM service on Friday, September 25th. Arrangements have been entrusted to Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lehigh Valley or National Brian Tumor Society at braintumor.org