Theodore C. “Ted” Wieder, 84, of Bethlehem Township, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in Moravian Village.
Born May 10, 1931 in East Greenville, PA, he was a son of the late Joseph Daniel and Stella Rebecca (Moyer) Wieder.
His wife, N. Virginia (Zimmerman) Gaffney Wieder died in 2011.
Ted was a radio announcer and producer for WEST, WFMZ, WEEX, WKAP and WHOL for 59 years and retired in 2007.
He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough.
Surviving are his daughter, Virginia Ann Gaffney Bissig and her husband, Dennis of Parsippany, NJ, a brother, Terrance L. Wieder of Emmaus, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, May 9, 2016 in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd, Wilson Borough. A visitation will be held from 12:30 pm until service time on Monday in the church. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 968 Postal Rd., Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Tim Cain
May 6, 2016 at 2:44 pm
Worked with Ted for 17 years at WEST/WLEV. He was a true pro, a fine gentleman and a good friend. WLEV, the original, automated FM Stereo station in the Lehigh Valley was his true achievement. They don’t make them like him anymore. Virginia Ann and Dennis, Connie and I are so sorry for your loss.
Sue (Trummel) LaRose
May 12, 2016 at 9:20 am
I was so lucky to have worked with Ted at WEST/WLEV. He was instrumental in the development of WLEV and it’s rocketing success in the Lehigh Valley. I will always remember his kindness to me as ‘the new kid’, his professionalism, his exactness and, of course, his unmistakable voice. You were one of a kind, Ted. Rest well.
Williams Family
May 19, 2016 at 8:11 am
Condolences to the Wieder family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.