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Richard Bailey Obituary
Born in Allentown, he was a son of Edna E. (Gruber) Bailey, Hamburg; and the late Hoyt F. Bailey.
He was employed as an equipment operator for Wessner Excavating Co., New Tripoli, since 1995. Prior to that he worked for Wolf Petroleum Co., Schnecksville.
He was a member of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schnecksville.
Bailey also was a member of North End Rod and Gun Club, New Tripoli.
Surviving in addition to his mother, Edna E. (Gruber) Bailey, and her companion, Charles A. Flammer, Hamburg; are three daughters: Michele A., wife of Carl Klinger, Tower City; and Jennifer A., wife of Grant Rothrock, and Krystina M. Bailey, both of Slatington; and two sons, John P. Bailey, Northampton; and Benjamin J. Bailey, Slatington.
Other survivors include a sister, Lenore E., wife of Ralph Shollenberger, Hamburg.
There also are two granddaughters, and his former wife, JoAnn Bailey, Slatington.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066, with the Rev. Jamie L. Possinger officiating. Burial will be in Weisenberg Lutheran Church Cemetery, New Tripoli. A calling hour will precede services, beginning at 1 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Bailey
The Ruppert Family Clarence, Beverly, Lisa and Michelle
May 28, 2008
The Bailey Family,
We are sorry to hear the loss of Richard. There are many fond memories of him that will forever live on.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kathy and Vince Piscitelli
May 28, 2008
Jennifer, Grant, and family
Our deepest sympanthy to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Scott McLachlan
May 23, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many here at Miller, Miller & McLachlan are with you at this time of sorrow. Good bye Bailey from Billy, Browie, and Scotty at M-3
Susan Bell
May 21, 2008
Rich was a dear neighbor and friend of ours. We had many chats and laughs on our porch with Rich. Even though his illness made it difficult he pushed forward and never gave up. He spoke often of his children and admired them all. He was very proud of them. God bless your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.God Bless. Amy and Randy Tacker and children Jake and Jillian.
Bonnie, Don, Derick & Brandon Kline (Boger)
May 20, 2008
To the Bailey Family,
So sorry to hear about Richard.
He will be missed dearly.
I remember all the great times we had working at the Plaza, and when I was younger I went along with you to the races at Dorney. And how my dad and Bailey working together at Wolf. And a few years ago Bailey and Don ended up working on the same job site for a while. It was great seeing him and catching up on a few good times..
My prayers and thoughts are with you. If need anything let me know.
Jeff Fritz
May 20, 2008
Dear Bailey family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I'll always remember the time Richard spent with me as I was growing up, going to the races or just shopping for cookies, he always was great to be around and was always concerned for how I was doing. I know the coming days, weeks, and months will be hard and hope you find comfort in knowing he has touched my life and many others that had the pleasure of knowing him!
Lee Boger
May 20, 2008
Dear Edna, Charley, Lenore, Ralph and Familes:
So sorry to hear about Richard, my Thoughts and Prayers are with you all .. You have my Deepest Sympathy may God Bless You .. We will all sadly miss Richard so dearly .. God's Blessings ...
Lee, originally from Germansville, Pa.
Marvin Gruber
May 20, 2008
Dear Bailey family, We are all thinking of you in this difficult time. May God bless you all.
Marvin, Karen Gruber & Family
mike cawley-co-worker
May 20, 2008
TO THE BAILEY FAMILY: I got to enjoy working with bailey for 2 years, what fun i had,to come into work and hear a pennsylvania dutch joke,or to just work with bailey all day and to know , it was ganna be a fun day hearing him talk and just laughing with him,he was the kind of person ,i called up when my daughter had a softball game 2 blocks from his house, and i called him up and he had time to give me directions how to get there,or when it was a rainy day out and i was trying to buy a house , so i went to his house to talk about it,he will be missed by the people he has touched in this short life we have here on earth,god bless his family and friends.
Schwartz / Smith Family
May 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a good man and a great teacher at work and funny to be around.
May 19, 2008
Dear Bailey family, Our thoughts are with you in your time of loss. Sincerely, Dale and Cheryl Gruber
The Billie Family
May 19, 2008
Ben, our thoughts our with you at this most sorrowful time. He was a good man; We were on many jobsites together.
Buddy Rumble
May 19, 2008
Bailey Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you always.
Sue Hartman
May 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David Reitz
May 19, 2008
Always ready with a smile and a joke.
We'll miss you Bailey!
My condolences to the family.
Dave Reitz - Co-worker
Matthew, Kim & Bryce Stothoff
May 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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