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William Newton Obituary

William C. Newton Jr., 58, of Kunkletown, passed away Tuesday, April 9, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.
He was a crane operator for the George Harms Construction Co., Howell, N.J.
He was a son of William C. and Mayme K. (Volkert) Newton of Lehighton.
Newton was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the 8th Ord. Co., attaining the rank of sergeant.
He was of the Lutheran faith.
The deceased was a member of the Lehighton American Legion Post 314 and a member of its Vietnam Last Man's Club. He was a life member of Lehigh Fire Co. No. 1, Lehighton.
He was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast and loved to ride his bikes.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a daughter Melissa of Atlanta, Ga.; a son Christopher of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Thomas, and his wife, Tracy, of Lehighton, and Robert of Whitehall; and three nephews, Michael, Keith and Nicholas Newton.
Service: Celebration of Life service 10 a.m. Thursday, April 18, Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth and Iron streets, Lehighton, with the Rev. Donald W. Hayn officiating. Military honors under the direction of the Lehighton Area UVO will follow the service. Private interment at convenience of family. Call 9-10 a.m. Thursday. Contributions in his name may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences can be offered at www.ovsakfh.com.

Published by Times News on Apr. 11, 2013.
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I am sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I served with him in 497th Engineer Co. Ft Eustice, VA . 76-77. He was well liked and affectionally known as "Newt"
Mike Woodman, Fenton,MI.

February 22, 2020

Newton Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Charky. We spent every summer while growing up at the Covered Bridge with him. We have so many fond memories of Charky and all the Volkert cousins. Rest in peace Charky. You will always be in our hearts and prayers.

Faye, Bob, Geary, Cindy Kathy (Mertz)

April 15, 2013

Dear Bill and Mayme,
Our sincere sympathy at the loss of your son. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rita and Kathy

April 13, 2013

Dear Uncle Bill, Aunt Mayme, Tom and Bob,
I am so sorry to hear about "Chark's" passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Chark was one of my favorite cousins and I have fond memories of him from when we were young. I will always cherish those memories.
RIP Chark
Love always
Patti Volkert Koenen

Patti Volkert Koenen

April 12, 2013

Dear Tom and Family,

Was stunned when I saw this. Your family will be in my prayers.

Bob Kistler

April 12, 2013

Dear Mayme, Bill and Family,
Vince and I were so saddened to read of your son Bill's passing. You have our most heartfelt condolences. You are all in our prayers.

Vince and Melanie (Kistler) del Prete

April 11, 2013

Dear Bill,Mayme and Family,
We were so sorry to read of your loss.
Know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers. Sincerely, Bob and Marlene(Hammel)Fatzinger

Bob and Marlene Fatzinger

April 11, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Bill. God's speed.

April 11, 2013

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