Carl A. Scheffler

Carl A. Scheffler
Carl A. Scheffler, 91, of Bethlehem-Lower Nazareth Twsp., PA formerly of Stockertown, PA, died Monday, March 29, 2010, at his home. He was the husband of the late Margaret M. (Johns) who died in September 2008. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Alfred and Sadie (Lodder) Scheffler. Carl was the Midnight Radio Dispatcher for the Blue Mountain Control Center of Wind Gap, PA for 14 years before retiring in 1984. Prior to that, he owned and operated the former Stockertown Machine Shop from 1950 to 1970. He was a former Stockertown Borough Councilman where he served on the Air Quality Control Board. He was a former Constable for the area. He also worked part-time for the Northampton County Parks primarily at Louise Moore Park, Easton, PA along with Chemical Co. stationed at Guadalcanal and Leyte in The Philippine Islands during World War II. Survivors: one son, David A. Scheffler and wife Roseann of Nazareth, PA; one daughter, Judith A. Scheffler wife of Michael Neely of West Chester, PA; three grandchildren, Glynis Olsen, Portland, OR, Michael and Elisabeth Neely both of West Chester, PA; two great-grandsons, Max and Chuck Olsen. Services: Private graveside service with Military Honors have been arranged for at the Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 Center Street, Northampton, PA 18064 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions: Contributions may be made at the County of Northampton-Parks Division, 14 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064. On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com