Russell D. Samuels

Russell D. Samuels , 79 of Bath, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. Born March 2, 1944 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Russell E. Samuels and the late Fae C . (Christine) Samuels Heske. He was the husband of Kathryn R. (Seiple) Samuels with whom he shared 54 years of marriage this past June 14, 2023.

Russell was last employed as a Salesman and Route driver for Teufel Distributing, Schnecksville, PA until retiring in 2001. Prior to he managed the former Seiple Farm market on Route 329 for several years, before that he worked for M.W. Wood, Allentown as manager of College Cafeterias, and prior to that he worked for W.T. Grant, as their restaurant Manager at the Lehigh Shopping Center, Allentown. Russell attended St. John's United Church of Christ , Northampton.

The family would like to extend a thanks to Gracedale Tower 3 staff and Lehigh Valley Hospice for all their compassionate care.

Surviving along with his wife Kathryn are sister, Mrs. Christine Connelly of The Villages, FL. and a niece and a nephew.

Services: Family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Monday December 4, 2023, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM at the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA. 18067. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown, PA.

Contributions: May be made in his memory to Tunnel toTowers c/o the funeral home.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com