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Ray Crouthamel Obituary
Ray C. Crouthamel, 83, of Wescosville, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 in the home of his daughter. Born in Salisbury Township, he was the son of the late Clarence and Hattie (Siegfried) Crouthamel. Ray was predeceased by his wife Althea B. (Wagner) Crouthamel in February, 2000. He served his country honorably in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Ray was a welder and millwright at the former Bethlehem Steel for 37 years before retiring in 1989. Ray was a member of the Penn-Lehigh Unit of the Wally Byam Airstream Caravan Club for many years traveling thru all of the 50 states. Survivors: He is survived by a daughter, Christine D. Crouthamel of Allentown; sons Richard R. and wife Maggie Dominguez of Mount Holly, NJ, Robert R. and wife Eileen Beamish of Milwaukee, WI; seven grandchildren; two great grandsons; and his companion Janie Weil with whom he resided. Ray was predeceased by a brother, Robert and a sister Beatrice. Services: Services to be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2011 in the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E Susquehanna Street, Allentown. A viewing for family and friends to be held 9:30 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home. Interment to follow at Morgenland (Eastern Salisbury) Cemetery, Salisbury Township. Contributions: Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to St. Lukes VNA Hospice 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200 Bethlehem, PA 18017, The K.V. Knopp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Denny Azar
July 26, 2011
Rich & Rob; You have my deepest and sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. I wanted to console you both in person and tried to catch the end of the funeral service but arrived too late. I'm deeply saddened and wish you both well.
July 25, 2011
Dear Crouthamel Family,
Please accept our sympathy on the passing of Ray. He and your mother were always kind and great neighbors on Max Street. God bless you.
The Klegarth Family
formerly 423 Max Street.
Tanishia Sperling
July 25, 2011
Dear Rick and Rob, I am so sorry to hear about your father. I will always remember him by his smile, laughter, and warm personality. May God Bless him and all of you. Tanishia Sperling
July 23, 2011
Dear Rob and Rick, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My prayers are with you at this time.
Barbara Ziegler(Lentz)
David & Shelley Gardner
July 21, 2011
Rob, Rick and Chris:
please accept our sympathies at the passing of your father. While the memories of your father are not as numerous as yours, none-the-less, they are rich and true. Blessings to you and your families.
July 21, 2011
Rich, Rob and Crouthamel Family,
I was sorry to read of your Dad's passing in yesterday's Mcall. My sincere condolences to you...thinking of you today.
chris bauder
Bob & Karen Mengel
July 21, 2011
Chris, Rick & Rob,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Always had fun times with him and your Mom camping with them at Bake Oven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Deepest sympathies to you and your families.
Cindy Davis
July 20, 2011
Rick and Rob
Please accept my sincere sympathy in this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy (Densler) Davis
July 20, 2011
Rick and Rob,
Please accept our condolences at this sad time. Let your wonderful memories comfort you and help you through this loss.
Respectfully,
Nicole and David Brickley
Sue Dilcher
July 20, 2011
Rob & Rich:
My heart goes out to you both and to your families.
July 20, 2011
Chris Iam so sorry for the loss of your father. Sincerely, Carol O'Donnell Krause
Sue Dilcher
July 20, 2011
Rich:
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Love Sue
Sue Dilcher
July 20, 2011
Rob:
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Sue
JoAnn McGovern
July 20, 2011
Rick, Rob, and Chris,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a good man with a kind heart. I remember fondly his ready smile, quick wit, and great camping breakfasts! Deepest sympathies to you all.
Kim Szep
July 20, 2011
Chris,
I am very sorry for your loss.
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