Alan C. Faatz, 72, of Plains, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 31, 1954, Alan was the son of the late George Sr. and Mary Faatz. He was also preceded in death by his brother, George Jr.

Alan graduated from Coughlin High School and the Wilkes-Barre Career and Technical School, where he studied residential, commercial and industrial heating, power installation and refrigeration. He later completed his refrigerant transition and recovery certification through Ferris State University.

Alan was a classic car and train enthusiast. He enjoyed railroad modeling and preservation, along with restoring his 1964½ Mustang. He greatly enjoyed his hobbies, as well as spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Linda; his beloved dog, Reese; daughters, Alia Yesalavage and her significant other, Josh Pendolphia, and Londa Voda and her husband, Joe; grandson, Peyton; great-granddaughter, Ellie; sister, Sylvia Borowski; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Alan’s family would like to thank the care team of the Emergency Department and ICU at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, as well as the ICU care team at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg. Alan and his family were truly blessed by the care, compassion and dedication of these individuals.

Private family services and interment will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Wyoming, in accordance with Alan’s wishes.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alan’s honor to Rescue Pets Serving Vets, 4793 Red Rock Road, Benton, PA 17814.

Funeral arrangements by the Yeosock Funeral Home, Plains Township.