Philip S. Mischner

Philip S. Mischner, 79, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in New Brunswick, Philip graduated from South River High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and worked as an accountant for many years.

Following his retirement, Philip joined the Hamilton Education Program, where he served first as a substitute teacher, then as a campus monitor and educational assistant. He supported many children throughout the years and enjoyed teaching them to play chess and introducing them to the stock market.

Philip had a deep passion for sports. For many years, he coached basketball at St. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in South River. He also cherished watching his grandson play soccer and watched his college games whenever possible.

He loved to entertain and enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends. He formed friendships easily and consistently put others first. Philip touched the lives of countless people and will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Son of the late William and Helen Mischner, he was predeceased by his two sisters, Gail Mischner and Roberta Altobelli. He is survived by his loving wife whom he met in 1985 and married on January 5, 1997. Philip is also survived by his children and their spouses, Robert and Lori Mesar, Kim and Robert Ranke, Jim and Dawn Barge, and Jill and David Ercolano; his grandchildren, Courtney Giovannetti and her husband, Michael, Samantha Ranke and Thomas Hill, Austen Mesar and his wife, Nicole, Jake Mesar, Jolie Ercolano, and Luca Ercolano; his great granddaughter Sophia Giovannetti; niece Michelle Parker, nephew, Jayden Altobelli; great nieces, Kira and Leah and his lifelong friends, Walter Nerlick, Bob Borak, and AJ Sivess.

Funeral Service will begin at 1:30pm on Thursday, November 12th at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown, NJ.