Name: Visitation for Stephen S. Spaits
Start: 2019-06-01T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-06-01T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton

Stephen S. Spaits, 92, of Whitehall, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late Josephine A. (Spanitz) Spaits, who passed November 2, 2011. Born April 5, 1927 in Northampton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Smogyi) Spaits. Stephen worked as brick layer all his life and for 17 years he was the building inspector for Whitehall Township. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Stiles. Stephen honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed reading and history. Survivors: daughter, Colleen M. Tomline; son, Vincent S. Spaits; grandchildren, Randie Stewart, Corinna Tomline and Jarad Tomline and sisters, Anna Bright and Margaret Penunzi; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sons, Theodore "Ted" Spaits and Stephen "Buddy" Tomline. Affectionately known as "Honey" by his family and friends. He was a humble and caring man. He worked hard all his life to provide a good life for his family. He will be missed. Services: Funeral service will be held on June 1st at 10:00 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Family and friends may gather Saturday 9 – 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Online condolences may be submitted at www.reichelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to The Lehigh Valley Stocking Association and Peaceable Kingdom in loving memory of Stephen.

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Published by Morning Call on May 30, 2019.

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Jeanette Smith

May 23, 2021

I remember the few times he travelled for boats with my father, Bill Dinbokowitz. Dad loved Honey’s company on those long, multi-day trips across the country. Honey was patient with him and a good sport tolerating his notorious snoring and corny jokes. May they continue to travel together in other dimensions.

Jeanette Smith

May 23, 2020

Heavy hearts are eased knowing he lives on in Heaven.

Lee Rackus

June 1, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful friend and co-worker for many years. I don't know what I would have done without him. He was gruff, kind, direct and gentle all at the same time. He saved me many times from many things and people and taught me so very much. He was very funny and we had great times! I am hoping he will be fishing somewhere peaceful or digging into some old book or having a cup of coffee with your Mom. I am sure you will miss him - he was a one of a kind. Again, my sincere condolences.

Tammy Wolf

May 31, 2019

Colleen and Randie and Vince I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Love you Tammy Wolf

Mary Ann Reenock

May 31, 2019

Dear Colleen, Vincent and family so sorry to hear of your lost he was a great father to his son and a hard worker and friend to me he would do anything to help his family and I am grateful to have known him

Jeanette Smith

May 30, 2019

Dear Colleen, Vincent and Family,, Uncle Steve was a kind, caring, sympathetic soul who enjoyed the simplicity of a life well lived. Days filled with devoted activities like tending to his garden, building his lovely home or nurturing his loving family-(lots of bacon), were well spent with respectable and much admired results.We are all blessed to have known him and even wiser to take time and follow his lead.May God Bless him and you,Jeanette, John and family

Jayne and Mike Holubowsky

May 30, 2019

Dear Colleen ,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Steve. He was a wonderful guy and always helpful. I always enjoyed his fishing stories.

Heidi Detweiler

May 30, 2019

Dear Colleen, Vincent, and family -- sending love and prayers to you all during this time. There are so many wonderful memories I have of Honey. Here are two things I will always remember about him: first, he always would remember Elizabeth when he was out and about and bring her a book or something he found at a local yard sale and second, thirty five years ago he refreshed and painted an ironing board for me when Roy and I got married. These may seem like simple things but his kindness had an impact on me. He was a great man. May his soul rest in peace.

Heidi, Roy, and Elizabeth

Wendy Irvine

May 30, 2019

Dear Colleen, Vince and family - we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, Uncle "Honey." Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time - what an amazing life. Wendy, Dave and Nick Irvine