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Stanley Bender Obituary

Stanley R. Bender, Sr.
Stanley R. Bender, Sr., 90, of Nazareth, died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Gracedale, Nazareth. Born April 26, 1922 in Nazareth, he was the son of the late Roy and Eva (Walz) Bender and husband of the late May A. (Laudenbach) Bender. Stanley was employed by Lone Star Cement Company and was a member of the Schoeneck Moravian Church. He was also a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He honorably served in the US Army during World War II. Survivors: He is survived by daughter, Anna wife of Michael Free of Bushkill Township, daughter, Jaquelyn wife of Charles Barbera of Fort Worth, TX; son, Stanley R. Bender, Jr. and wife Julie of Bushkill Township, son, Barry Bender and wife Diane of Upper Nazareth Township; sister, Catherine Kostenbader or Arizona; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Services: Arrangements are being handled by Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 East Center St., Nazareth, PA, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2013. Funeral service will be at Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home at 11 a.m., Friday, February 15, 2013. Interment will be at Schoeneck Moravian Cemetery in Upper Nazareth Township. Online condolences may be made at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions my be made to the church in care of the funeral home.

Published by Morning Call from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2013.
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We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Susan Morykan

February 15, 2013

Anna and family,
I always enjoyed talking and being with Stanley at holiday get togethers. My condolences for your loss.

Wayne Leibel

February 14, 2013

Pappy there are so many memories that i could go on forever! You always loved me unconditionally and were always there for me. Don't worry about me ill be okay because i have 2 special Angels watching over me now! Love you always and forever. Your Precious

Melissa Holbrook

February 13, 2013

Anna, Butch, Jackie and Barry,
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your father, may he rest in peace and be relieved of his pain and discomforts. May your treasured family memories bring you peace and comfort and remind you of his life well lived.

Pam & Tony Stampf
William & Shirley Smith

Pamela Stampf

February 13, 2013

Butch (Julie and boys), Anna, Jackie and Barry. My sympathies to you. Stanley will be missed. May you find peace.

Sincerely,

Rena

Rena Mack

February 13, 2013

Dear Butch, Julie and boys, Anna, Barry and Jackie:

My sympathies for your loss of Stanley. I wish you peace of heart.

Rena Mack

February 13, 2013

Dear Anna, Butch, Jackie & Barry,
We offer our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Dad. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Chris & Sharon Kostenbader

February 12, 2013

Love you pappy xo

amy frace

February 12, 2013

Anna, Jackie, Butch and Barry, my sincerest condolences in the passing of your Father and my Uncle. May you find the peace that passes all understanding as you remember your father with the love..your father was truly a wonderful man and I will never forget all the good times we shared over the years with all the family reunions and dinners that were held at your parents home. Cherish his memories for comfort, it is those very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles. He is now up in heaven and flying with loved ones that have passed before him.

May you find peace and comfort knowing that he is in the arms of our Lord.

Cousin Becky Laponuke

February 12, 2013

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