William H. Seifert, 91 formerly of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Friday, March 9, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born Mar. 26, 1926 in E. Bangor, PA he was a son of the late Albert and Annie (Chapman) Seifert. A 1944 graduate of Easton High School, he served in the army during World War II. He had been employed by Binney and Smith for many years before retiring in 1988. He was one of the original volunteers at the Crayola Factory where a yellow crayon was dedicated to him. He also volunteered at MusikFest, the Celtic Fest and the National Canal Museum. Bill was a member of the former Christ Lutheran Church in Lower Saucon Twp., PA.
He is survived by his son: Rodney L. and his wife Sheila of Rockaway, NJ; brother: Thomas and his wife Helen of Williams Twp., PA; sister: Gladys Nicholas of Macungie, PA; 2 grandsons: Christian and his wife Jessica, Gregory and his wife Jennifer; and 8 great-grandchildren. His wife, Grace (Kanuskey) died in 1998.
Services are 10:30 AM Thursday, Mar. 15 in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Durham, 821 Durham Road, Durham, PA with visitation 6 to 7:30 PM Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Interment is in Durham Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Erika Strunk Foose
March 13, 2018 at 8:39 pm
So sad to hear of the passing of Bill. Prayers for his family.
Emily
March 14, 2018 at 5:22 pm
May your memories and Gods words found in 2 Corinthains 1:3,4
give you the comfort you need at this time , and remember the
hope we have in the fulfillment of His promise in Acts 24:15 of the
resurrection. With my sincere and deepest condolences.
Janice E. Bowman
March 14, 2018 at 5:39 pm
I had the pleasure of working with him at the Crayola Factory where he volunteered. The world was a happier and better place with him in it. He will be missed. To his family. I’m so sorry for your loss
Martha Capwell Fox
March 15, 2018 at 4:18 pm
I always looked forward to the days that Bill would volunteer in the National Canal Museum after we moved out here to Hugh Moore Park. I learned so much from him about the “old” days in Williams Township and Easton–some of his stories still get dropped into talks I have with visitors to the museum and on the boat. It was very interesting to hear about his time at Crayola, as well. Bill was a real asset to us and to our visitors here, and we remember him fondly. My sympathies at your loss, but I am sure he is now reunited with your beloved mother.