Harold M. Austin, 86 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Friday, December 22, 2017 at Kirkland Village. Born November 18, 1931 in Baltimore, MD he was a son of the late Elsie (Wilkerson) and John Austin. He was a graduate of the University of Baltimore and served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by Bethlehem Steel at their Sparrows Point plant in Baltimore, Burns Harbor plant in Indiana and their Bethlehem plant for more than 30 years before retiring in 1992. Harold also played in several volleyball leagues and received a 20 year pin as a Meals on Wheels volunteer.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years: Patricia (McGinn) Austin; 3 children: Richard Austin and his wife Diane of Tampa, FL, Donna Pretopapa and her husband Robert, and David Austin and his wife Johann all of Bethlehem Twp.; 5 grandchildren: Kyle and Rachael, Sarah and Angela and Kelly; and 2 great-grandchildren: Raven and Thorin. He was predeceased by 5 brothers and sisters.
Services are 11:00 AM Thursday (Dec. 28) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM. Interment is in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Mark S Swann
December 24, 2017 at 2:01 pm
Dear Aunt Pat, Cousins Richard, Donna, David and family,
So very sorry to hear of Uncle Harold’s passing. I was blessed to have him as an uncle. A good man – soft spoken and very witty, erudite, amiable and kind. He will always be remembered with immeasurable fondness by this family. All of our prayers and condolences and love go out to you all during this time of bereavement.
Mark and Maryann Swann
Ellicott City, MD
Gerald & Donna Lebeduik
December 26, 2017 at 2:03 pm
Condolences to the FAMILY! Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate !
Debbie Turk
December 27, 2017 at 11:15 am
To the Austin Family
Rick and I are very sorry for your loss. We pray that the Lord will give you strength and comfort during your time of grief. I am sure many good memories will carry you through.