Lee A. Costenbader, Sr.

Lee A. Costenbader, Sr., 55, of Lower Smith Gap Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital, Lehighton, after being stricken at home.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Ronald R. Sr. and Roseann A. (Christman) Costenbader.  He was the husband of Joyce D. (Brearman) Costenbader since December 12, 1987.

Lee was an owner/operator of his own excavating business for the last 32 years.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be sadly missed by all.

Survivors: Wife, Joyce.  Daughter, Kristen A. wife of Lee Mertz of Palmerton.  Sons, Lee A., Jr. and wife Ashley Costenbader, and Jared M. Sr., and wife Kortney Costenbader, all of Palmerton. 8 grandchildren, Zoei, Maxx, Kyleigh, Lee III, Kali, Isabella, Loretta, and Jared Jr.  Sister, Renee Costenbader and companion, Kevin Anthony of Palmerton.  Brothers, Ronald R. Costenbader, Jr. of Lehighton, Tim and wife Penny Costenbader of Walnutport, Tom and wife Becky Costenbader, Jamie and wife Sherry Costenbader, Phil and wife Melissa Costenbader, Pat and wife Maria Costenbader, Jason Costenbader, Troy and wife Jackie Costenbader, and Eric and wife Jenelle Costenbader, all of Palmerton.  Numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a brother, David Costenbader in 2018.

Services: Due to the COVID19 Pandemic, there will be private family funeral services only .  Interment, Jerusalem Lutheran Cemetery, Trachsville.  Arrangements are by Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be made in his memory to the Diabetes Association of Lehigh Valley, 501 N. 17th Street, Suite #212, Allentown, PA 18104.