Bruce R. Schmidt, 58 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus after being stricken at home. Born November 1, 1959 in Perth Amboy, NJ he was the son of William R. and Dorothea (Covino) Schmidt of Port Reading, NJ. He and his wife Kelly (Rowinski) Schmidt have been married 26 years. A graduate of Woodbridge High School, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry from the Stevens Institute of Technology and his Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Bruce owned and operated two Wayback Burger Franchises and received recognition as one of the top franchisees in the country. Prior to that he was the Environmental Laboratory Manager for Amerada Hess Corp. in Port Reading, NJ for more than 30 years. He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Bethlehem, PA and the American Chemical Society.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he is survived by 2 children: Bruce W. of Philadelphia, Kristen N. of Bethlehem Twp.; 2 sisters: Wendy Gardner of Franklin Twp., NJ, Robin Clevenstine of Chalfont, PA; nieces and nephews.
Divine Liturgy will be celebrated 11 AM Tuesday (July 24) at Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 1140 Johnston Drive., Bethlehem; with visitation 4 to 7 PM Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Entombment is in Holy Saviour Cemetery.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Janet Bainbridge
July 21, 2018 at 5:19 am
Our prayers and sympathies go out to Bruce’s family. He was a caring and devoted man to his family, and he will be very much missed by everyone. Bruce will always remain in everyone’s heart.
Jack Rowinski
July 21, 2018 at 10:04 am
My heart goes out to you Kelly, Bruce and Kristen at this most difficult time. God Bless.
Uncle Jack
Ben & Maritza Santiago
July 21, 2018 at 2:03 pm
Our condolences to Kelly and the kids. Bruce will forever be in our hearts.
Deanna (Davis) Pinkham
July 21, 2018 at 3:16 pm
I have such great memories of being at the Schmidt home, hanging out with Wendy and Robin, and listening to the most beautiful piano music being played by Bruce. My heartfelt sympathies to Kelly, their children, Mr and Mrs Schmidt, Wendy and Robin and families. Praying for all of you during this time of grief. Rest in Peace Bruce. God has brought you home. Play that beautiful music for the angels now.
Judith Podpalka
July 21, 2018 at 3:35 pm
Please accept my sincerest condolences. I do not know Bruce but we did graduate the same year. We also lost another alumni this week Gerry Bigos. Knowing we traveled the same classes 41 years ago and now we say goodbye is tragic. Life is just too short. I pray the family and friends find peace in prayer and each other.
Margaret Covino
July 21, 2018 at 7:16 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and sympathies are for the entire family during this time of sadness. God Bless everyone and know he is with the Lord.
Margaret Covino
Frank Sternberg
July 23, 2018 at 2:22 pm
Praying Bruce is smiling down on us and through our faith we will most certainly all be reunited. We couldn’t ask for a kinder, more gentle and helpful neighbor and friend for the past 25+ years. Godspeed, until we meet again.
Love, the Sternberg Family
Albert Bowker
July 24, 2018 at 6:07 am
RIP Bruce. God bless you and your family.
Vincent Degliomini
July 25, 2018 at 11:57 am
Bruce was a true caring human being that this world will miss , I offer my condolence to all his family.
Joan Bauder
July 26, 2018 at 7:31 am
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I’m so glad to have met Bruce. My husband and I feel like we knew him for years, because he was so nice & easy to talk to. May everyone’s kind words and support help you through this difficult time. Know that everyone loves you and is here for you.
Dorothea M. Em
July 28, 2018 at 2:33 pm
My deepest sympathy to the Schmidt family.
Tom Hutchinson & Family
July 15, 2019 at 1:00 pm
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Bruce. I was just told by Andy Hu. We worked together at Hess. He was one of their best employees and wonderful guy.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Tom, Mary Ann Hutchinson