Raymond W. Ditzel

Raymond W. Ditzel, 88, of Towamensing Township, formerly of Irvington, N.J., died unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 13, in his home. He was the husband of Irene (Barno) Ditzel. They were married for 64 years last June.
He was a tool and die maker for C.S. Osborne, Harrison, N.J., for 40 years until retiring.
Born in Newark, N.J., he was a son of the late Elmer and Evelyn (White) Ditzel.
During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater as a sergeant in the 1702nd Aviation Signal Company.
He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Trachsville; and a past Worshipful Master (1976) and past Instructors Committee chairman of F. & A.M. Vehslage Lodge No. 225, and a past leader of Boy Scout Troop 216, both in Irvington.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son Ronald, and his wife, Susan, two grandsons, Daniel and Douglas Ditzel, and a granddaughter, Lauren Ditzel, all of Wayne, N.J.; and a brother Edward, and his wife, Ginny, of Roselle Park N.J.
Service: Funeral service 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. Call 5-6 p.m. Wednesday. Contributions in his name may be made to the Building Fund of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 500 Church Dr., Palmerton, Pa. 18071. www.tk-thomas-fh.com.