Thomas A. Engle

Thomas A. Engle, 65, passed away suddenly Saturday December 3rd, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the loving husband of Susan J. (Texter) with whom he just recently celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary. Born in Palmerton on October 27th 1951, he was the son of the late Ralph T. Sr. and Nellie V. (Knittle) Engle. Always the devoted worker, Thomas joined Durkee Famous Foods, Inc. shortly after graduating from Northampton High School in 1969 and remained with Durkee for 25 years. Following the relocation of Durkee, he was employed at PolyOne Corp (previously M.A. Hanna Co.) for the last 20 years. An avid handyman, he enjoyed fixing anything needing repair and maintaining his properties and could always be found enjoying any and all movies with his family and grandchildren. Survivors: Wife, sons, Bruce A. and wife Jocelyn of Coopersburg, Scott D. and wife Amy of Catasauqua. Daughters, Kathryn J. (Moser) and husband Robert Zuber of Allentown, Kelsey M. and fiancée Adam Lyszczarz of Northampton. Grandchildren, April, Sienna, Bryn, and Lucas. Brother Ralph Jr. and wife Diane of Andreas, PA. Sister Joan (Engle) and husband Richard Shook of Bath. He was predeceased by brother Gerald. Services: A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 8th at 11 AM at Schisler Funeral Home 2119 Washington Ave, Northampton followed by internment at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. A calling hour will precede the service at 10 AM at the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com