Richard D. McCandless

Richard McCandless Obituary

Richard D. McCandless
Richard D. Dick McCandless, 88 of Bethlehem died on February 2, 2012. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Deschler) McCandless. He was born in Bethlehem son of the late William H. and Ethel (Dresher) McCandless. He was an accountant at the Bethlehem Steel Company retiring after 34 years. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II. He was a member of Christ Church-United Church of Christ in Bethlehem, was an Usher and played Dart Baseball. Dick was well known as the Christmas Tree Man at Georges Foodliner and volunteered for many years in the emergency room at Muhlenberg Hospital. Survivors: Sons Jeffrey R. McCandless, husband of Carol of Nazareth, Bruce A. McCandless and partner Jaime DaSilva of NJ, daughter Deborah M. Ernst, wife of William H. of New Hampshire; three grandchildren Scott McCandless, Jill A Hearn and Christina Ernst; three great-grandchildren Sam McCandless, Max McCandless and Carter A Hearn; sister Jeanette Vary of Harrisburg; former wife Betty Louise (Stipp) James of Bethlehem. Predeceased by a brother William McCandless. Service: Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the John F. Herron Funeral Home 458 Center At Market Street Bethlehem, viewing 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial in Nisky Hill Cemetery in Bethlehem. Contributions: American Cancer Society or Christ Church-UCC.

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Published by Morning Call on Feb. 4, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard McCandless

12 Entries

Linda Henning

February 26, 2012

To the family,
Just saw in the Parish News of Dick's passing. We have many fond memories of good times with him at church. He had a great sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Tom and Linda Henning and family

Crystal Corredera

February 7, 2012

Bruce - I work for Dr Michael Morrissey and had the pleasure of getting to know your dad. He was my favorite patient!! We joked with each other and every time he came to the office he made my day! I am very sorry for your loss and he will be greatly missed by me. Crystal

Ray Tombaugh

February 5, 2012

Bruce - I was sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I remember how often you used to visit him. My thoughts are with you.

Kerry Strohl

February 5, 2012

I just found out today the passing of Richard. He was married to my Aunt Shirl. I didn't get to spend very much time with him because I was away at college and then moved to San Diego. The little bit of time I did get to spend with him was truly enjoyable. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.....

February 5, 2012

DEAR JEFF,DEBBIE AND BRUCE
IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO GET TO KNOW YOUR FATHER AS A NEIGHBOR AND AS A DEAR FRIEND.HE LOVED HIS FAMILY AND WAS VERY KIND TO PEOPLE HE KNEW.ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN.
HE WAS A REAL TROOPER MOST OF THE TIME THRU MOST OF HIS ILLNESES IN THE LAST COUPLE YEARS. I KNOW HE MADE PEACE IN HIMSELF.
BETTY, I KNOW YOU DID MANY KINDNESSES FOR DICK IN THESE LAST 2 YEARS,INCLUDING GETTING HIM TO THE BARBER!!!!!!! HE WILL BE IN MY HEART ,I WAS GLAD TO HAVE HAD THE TIME TO SAY MY FAREWELLS AT MUEHLENBERG LAST SATURDAY.
ROSE

Barb Frederick

February 4, 2012

I'm very sorry for your loss. Dick was so thoughtful and considerate. He was very good to Aunt Shirl and to Grammie. He visited her every week. Just a really nice guy who was very proud of his kids.

Robert Strohl

February 4, 2012

I just found out from a family member that Richard had passed. I haven't been in Pennsylvania since my last visit in 2006. His wife (my Aunt) passed while I was deployed in the Gulf of Oman a few years back. Richard was a good man w/ a kind heart. Never had anything negative to say. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. My deepest condolences.

Annette T

February 4, 2012

First i wanna express my condolences to the McCandlless family. I knew Dick for a short time and took care of him as his nurse.He was such a wonderful man and always smiling.You will be missed and i hope your family find peace in knowing you are in a better place.God Bless~~~~~~~~

Sue Forrest/Tiedeman

February 4, 2012

Richard was one of the most wonderful, kindhearted men I know. Years ago I helped him sell X-mas trees and Easter flowers,at Georges foodliner where we talked and laughed and he fed me Pott's hotdogs and donuts. I had so much fun selling stuff with him it certainly wasn't work. I also worked with him in the Emergency Room. I am so sorry for your loss, it was my honor to know him. May the Lord be with you and your family in the days and weeks to come.

Mary Anthony

February 4, 2012

I only knew him a short time but i will never forget him. He was my mother's cousin. They were close when they were younger. They lived on the same block as they grew up. He use to sell Christmas trees when I was younger. I remember him from then,. God Be With You Dick.

Eileen Kutzler

February 4, 2012

Bruce, Betty and family--please accept my condolences in your loss. He is finally at peace after a long struggle. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Glenn Compton

February 4, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Losing your dad is losing a big part of you. You probably don't remember me but we passed each other watching various sporting events connected with Moravian College especially tennis and baseball. Thinking of you and praying for you and with you in your grief.

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