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Donald Thew Obituary
Donald L. Thew, 81, of Nazareth, died June 22, 2013 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was the husband of Dolores (Blahusch) Thew. They celebrated 54 years of marriage on June 13. Don was born Jan. 10, 1932 in Shamokin son of the late William and Ethel (Kerstetter) Thew. He was an Engineering Supervisor at AT&T, Allentown for 30 years before retiring in 1989. He proudly served as a Cpl. in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Don was a graduate of Massanutten Academy, Woodstock, VA and he was a 1959 graduate of Lafayette College, Easton. Don was an avid Golfer and Hunter and he enjoyed playing cards at the East Lawn Fire Co. He was a past member of the bowling league at the Northampton Liederkranz. He was a former coach for girls Softball, Phillipsburg, NJ and a coach for Boys Youth Baseball in Nazareth. Survivors: Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Dana Rathmell and her husband, Lance, Richmond, TX; grandaughters, Madysen and Morgen. Pre-deceased brother, William Thew and Sisters, Eleanore Erdman and Marie Shaffer Services: are Wed. at 8 p.m. in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Inc. 220 Washington Park, Nazareth. Calling hours are 6 p.m. til services on Wed. Burial is Private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Assn. in c/o the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Thew
Joan Flyte
June 17, 2020
Miss you and Dad so much ❤
Jack and Geri Cropper
July 6, 2013
Lori, Dana and Family,
May God bless you all on the passing of Don. I knew Don for almost 30 years and I can't remember a bad word being said about him. He was a wonderful man who was loved by all. Now he is healthy again and can play golf and cards every day. We miss you my friend.
John Kelly, Jr.
July 2, 2013
Mrs. Thew and Family - I am sorry to hear of the passing of Don. My father Jack Kelly worked with Don at WE/ATT and they were golf partners for many years. My dad often spoke highly of Don and the fun they had together on the golf course. My brothers and I got to meet Don and play golf with him at WE/ATT golf outings and we consider ourselves fortunate to have spent time with him. He was a true gentleman and was always smiling and in a good mood. We have fond memories of Don and we will keep you and your family in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept our sympathy.
Greg Yatko
July 1, 2013
To the Thew Family; I'm sorry to read of Don's passing. He was one of my very first managers in my career. He was a very kind, sincere and caring individual. When you meet great folks like Don in your career, they help mold how we conduct business in our daily lives, inside and outside of work. I will always remember Don for being one of those cornerstones to my career, and I'll always be thankful to him. Greg Yatko
Debra/Lehigh Valley Cardiology
June 27, 2013
Dr Mrs Thew.
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Mr Thew was a real genuine person who always came into our office with a smile on his face. I will miss asking him..What are you doing for your birthday since we share the same day?? He would just laugh..My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family..He will be greatly missed by all that new him hear..
June 25, 2013
The Don Thew Family,
I was very sorry to learn of the passing of Don. You have my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed working with Don at AT&T.
Ed Labuda
Joan and Keith Flyte
June 24, 2013
Mrs. Thew and family. We are so sad on Don's passing. What a wonderful, caring Man. He was so kind, helped our son Brandon with his electrical work and was always by my Dad's side, seeing to it that he was okay. He will be missed so much, by so many.
Harry and Lorraine Taylor
June 24, 2013
To The Family of Don,
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. We worked with Dolores and Don at Bell Laboratories/Western Electric. May cherished memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Harry and Lorraine (Shak) Taylor
June 24, 2013
To the Thew Family:
I can only offer you all my sincerest condolences and prayers as you grieve Don's passing. Altho I never had the privilege of meeting you, Delores,you must be very special, as Don was a very special individual.
I had the privilege of working with Don at WE/ATT over many years and found him to be a very
capable,talented Engineer,always a helpful,resourceful person. It was an honor and pleasure to have worked with him! May God bless you, your family,
Respectfully,
Robert Karoly
Scott Morro
June 24, 2013
Dear Dana and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Stay strong!
-Scott Morro
David Justice
June 24, 2013
Don and I worked together at AT&T many years ago. He was an outstanding co-worker, fair, friendly, and a real privilege to know. Everyone who knew and worked with him had to feel his positive attitude and warmness, as his smile filled a room.
To the Don Thew family...God bless you.
David Justice, QA AT&T 1960-1996.
June 24, 2013
Mrs.Thew,Dana&Family,
With our deepest sympathy.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.May God bless you.
Sincerely,
With our love,
Michelle&Greg Alesin
Deb Spohn-Smith
June 23, 2013
Mrs. Thew, Dana and family -
I am so very sorry to hear of Mr. Thew's passing. I have such fond memories of him as a child and teenager. I can still picture him mowing the grass, plowing snow, or working in the yard! He was such a wonderful man. May you find peace in knowing he will always be with you.
June 23, 2013
Don, the devils den will miss you.
June 23, 2013
Mr. Thew.....You will be missed by all.
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