Kenneth J. Bird, 89, of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus.
Born: October 7, 1924 in Scranton, PA he was a son of the late William and Mary (Grady) Bird.
Personal: A 1942 graduate of Easton High School, he had been employed by Mack Printing for more than 40 years before retiring. He served in the Army during WWII and was a physical fitness nut who enjoyed tennis, bicycling and walking.
Memberships: He was a member of the Fleas Club and 26 year volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
Survivors: His wife of 62 years, the former Marian Cawley; 4 daughters: Louise B. Mease and her husband Wayne D. of Canadensis, PA; Eleanor B. Neff and her husband Chuck of Cape May Court House, NJ; Donna Jean Lederer and her husband Ron of Danielsville, PA; Eileen A. Lewis and her husband William of Northampton, PA; a sister: Dorothy Potteiger of Palmer Twp., PA; 6 grandchildren: Molly and Rachel Lederer; Benjamin and Mandy Mease; Matthew and Amy Neff; and 2 great-grandchildren: Leah Dorney and Jase Lederer. He was predeceased by a sister: Evelyn Rossi.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 11) in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton, with visitation from 10:30 to 11 in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045 or to Meals on Wheels of Northampton County, 4240 Fritch Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18020.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
Michelle Lederer
January 9, 2014 at 10:19 am
Donna, Ron, Molly and Rachel,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. No one can ever replace your dad, but take some comfort in knowing he lived a long, full and active life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Dan, Michelle and the boys
Donna – the big mouth one – Dad’s number three
January 9, 2014 at 10:21 am
Dad,
There are no words to describe the whole left in my heart. You were a wonderful, stupendous, dad. The best. I miss you so. I love you so and know you knew that. But I want the world to know.
I won’t slow down Dad, even if I’m creating a draft. Ha
All the love a heart can hold and more. Sending you a ton of hugs kisses.
Love, Donna
Jim & Alice Lewis
January 9, 2014 at 12:48 pm
Our deepest sympathy in your loss of a father who enjoyed his family and life as he had it. Memories of love and friendship are treasures to carry with you always. We hold you all in our hearts in this time of sadness. God Bless you all. Love Jim & Allice Lewis
Karen Kaufman and Scott Lewis
January 11, 2014 at 11:36 am
My deepest Sympathy for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.