Paul J. Oswald

Paul J. Oswald, 82, of Lehigh County, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006, in his home. He was the husband of Anna Lou J. (Bear) Oswald. Born at home in Lynn Township on January 26, 1924, Paul was the son of the late Charles O. and Annie V. (Donat) Oswald. A lifetime farmer, Paul was a member of the Pennsylvania & Lehigh County Farmers' Associations. He was a former leader of the Lehigh County Soil Conservation District where he initiated innovative soil and water conservation practices on his farm. He was a member of Jacob's Church, New Tripoli. In addition to his wife, Mr. Oswald is survived by sons, Barry C. Oswald and his wife, Linda of East Berlin, Neil P. Oswald and his wife, Mary Ann of Kempton, Ray S. Oswald and his wife, Ann of Kutztown, and Steve J. Oswald and his wife, Brenda of New Tripoli; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant daughter; and sisters, Erna L. Miller and Arlene V. Steigerwalt. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Jacob's Church, 8373 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, with the Rev. Scott L. Shay officiating. Call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Interment will follow the service at Jacob's Union Cemetery. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, 18078-0196. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmanfh.com