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Stephen Davis Obituary


Stephen "Stevie" Thomas Davis, 59, of Lenhartsville died Friday, January 13,

2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital,

Salisbury Township.

Born and raised in Kutztown, he

attended Kutztown High School.

A butcher by trade, Stephen was employed

at Dietrich Meats and Country Store for the past 28 years and previously at Peters Brothers Meat Market, both in Lenhartsville.

He was a member of the Kutztown Rod and Gun Club,

the social club of the Kempton Fire Company and a former member of the Virginville Fire Company. An avid outdoorsman, Stevie enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a NASCAR fan and was looking forward to the Super Bowl. Stevie enjoyed traveling with his friends and had created many happy memories on several ocean cruises even

enjoying a little gambling on the ship. He was looking

forward to the next cruise.

Survivors include a family of wonderful friends who treasured their time spent with Stevie. He touched their lives and they, his.

A Celebration of Stevie's life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the Krumsville Hotel, 1538 Krumsville Rd., Lenhartsville.

Arrangements by J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown, www.jsburkholder.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Stevie's memory to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary,

1700 Hawk Mountain Rd., Kempton, PA 19529.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on Jan. 17, 2017.

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David & Nadine Bretz

January 30, 2017

The Hotel seems empty without you Stevie. Your memory will remain with anyone fortunate enough to have known you.

Linda (Stump) Brumbach

January 18, 2017

Remembering the good old days Stevie. You left us to soon. Rest In Peace, Stevie.

Wanda Kelly

January 18, 2017

We will never forget you and all the memories over so many years we had with you. You are there with Joe now and pop!

Bruce and Deb Angstadt

January 18, 2017

rest in peace Stevie

Melissa

January 17, 2017

Rest easy Stevie... Will always remember you...

Daryl, Betty & Wade Wetzel

January 17, 2017

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Stevie. He was a friend forever to anyone that knew him. He was a hard working man. I will never forget the bear hugs he gave everytime he saw us. May you RIP.

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