Bangor, Pennsylvania
Jul 29, 1927 – Feb 26, 2020 (Age 92)
Grace S. Rader
SCHWENKSVILLE
Grace S. Rader, 92, of Schwenksville, PA, formerly of Bangor, PA, passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Pennsburg Manor, Pennsburg, PA.
Grace was born in Taylor, PA, on July 29, 1927, a daughter of the late Albert and Vertie (Cooper) Sulzer.
She was the wife of the late Earl R. Rader Jr., who passed away in 2014. Grace was employed by the Bangor Area School District as an elementary education teacher until retiring in 1966. After retiring she continued as a substitute teacher until the 1980s. She was a graduate of East Stroudsburg University.
Grace was a member of East Bangor United Methodist Community Church in East Bangor, PA. She was also a member and past Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Calypso Chapter of Nazareth, PA.
Grace is survived by a son, Sean D Rader, husband of Leann, and two grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Brendan Rader. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brittney Rader and a sister, Vertie Sutliff.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. at James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, 314 S. First St., Bangor, PA, with Rev. David Goss officiating. Family and friends are invited to call from noon to 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be held at the South Easton Cemetery, Easton, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Bangor United Methodist Community Church, 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA 18013.
James B. Gaffney
Funeral Home
314 S. First St.
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 588-4522
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Rader's passing. She was a teacher I had when I attended McKinley Elem. in South Bangor and her husband Earl was my English teacher in high school. Remember them fondly for they were great individuals. They are now together watching over the family.
Robert Blake
February 29, 2020 | Ossian, IN
Sean & Family: I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I will always remember her as 1 of the sweetest neighbors. When we had really hard snow storms & your dad had to give up a little, I would go over to help shovel them out. After finishing up, I would end up talking with your parents for some time. I enjoyed hearing their stories. Your parents are together again & will be watching over the entire family. May they rest in peace & God Bless the family.
Debbie Meneeley
February 29, 2020 | Bangor, PA
Dear Sean and familySo sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She sure was a very sweet lady and one of the nicest neighbors anyone could ask for. We always kept in touch and looked out for each other. I can only say your parents spent so much time together and now they get the chance to meet again in God's house. Bless Grace and the entire family and keep all of those wonderful memories in your mind.
Art & judy Good
February 26, 2020 | Bangor, PA