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Jeffrey L. Setzer

FUNERAL HOME

George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc.

2165 Community Drive

Bath, Pennsylvania

Jeffrey Setzer Obituary

Name: Visitation for Jeffrey L. Setzer
Start: 2025-06-07T09:30:00.000Z
End: 2025-06-07T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Dryland United Church of Christ

Jeffrey L. Setzer, 68, of Lower Nazareth Township, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sharon Setzer (Clift) to whom he was married for 37 years. Born in Wilson Borough, Jeff was a son of the late Willard and Grace Setzer (Jacoby).

He devoted his life to farming, working tirelessly in agricultural at Walnut Way Farms, which has been in his family for almost 100 years. His hands shaped the land he loved, and his spirit enriched the lives of those around him. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as playing poker and pinochle, watching the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles, and spending treasured moments with his grandson, family and friends. His trips to Las Vegas were always filled with laughter and adventure, showcasing his zest for life.

In addition to his work in agriculture, Jeff owned and operated Trains & Lanes Hobbies in Easton and was a proud member of the National Retail Hobby Stores Association.

In addition to his wife, he will be lovingly remembered by his daughters: Cristie Fay (Andrew) of Bethlehem and Chelie Setzer (Drew) of Washington, DC; grandson: Jordan Andrew Fay and one on the way: Cameron Jeffrey Fay; brother: Randy Setzer (Kim) of Easton; nieces: Amanda Setzer and Kelly Setzer & nephew: Michael Tashner. He was predeceased by a sister: Linda Kichline.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM in Dryland UCC, 4415 Newburg Road Nazareth, PA, 18064. Friends and Relatives are invited to call on Saturday from 9:30 AM until the time of the service. Interment will conclude services at Hope Cemetery - Hecktown. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome.net. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC. Moorestown - Bath.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to your favorite animal rescue. The family suggests Foxy's Cradle - Coplay https://foxyscradle.com/ , Aunt Helen's Cats in Need - Bethlehem https://www.ahcinf.org, or FURR https://www.felineurbanrescueandrehab.org/ .

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jun. 3, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Setzer

25 Entries

Cousin Kathy

August 11, 2025

Just heard about Jeff's passing. Soooo sad to hear. Im here for you!! I left my phone number on FB messenger. Anything I can do. Or if you need anything!

Richard Sappelli

July 25, 2025

I m so sorry to hear way late that Jeff has passed. He was a train friend for many years getting train parts for his store. He loved fixing trains and we had many a good interaction. I was so sorry to hear just now - in July that he has passed. Please accept my sincerest symphonies to you his family. I will surely miss him.

Cristin Hall

June 7, 2025

Evident today. What a tribute. Cristie and Chelie your light shined today. Your tribute to your Dad was so beautiful. How blessed are you both to have those memories. May the hundreds of people whose lives he touched be inspired to learn from his example of seeing the cup full. Sharon, you are an amazing woman. You loved Jeff enough to share him with all of his hobbies and friends and let him be him. That is a beautiful example of unconditional love and security. You both are an example to us in our own marriage. Thank you. Hugs and continued prayer for you to feel His comfort and strength in the days and weeks ahead. Let us know if you need anything at all.

Lucie

June 7, 2025

RIP Jeff. Thanks for being so kind. We will miss you! My sincere condolences to your beautiful family and friends

Carolyn Emery Whitehead

June 7, 2025

My memories of Jeff are all good, of course. He was always smiling and happy, always kind to whomever he encountered during the day. Always working hard and helping others whenever he could. And so proud of the family he and Sharon formed. He loved his daughters immensely and he was "over the moon" with his grandson.
He will be greatly missed by all.

Horizon Hobby

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Carol Aquilini

June 6, 2025

My sincere sympathies to Sharon ,Cristie and Chelie we are so very sorry . So many memories over the years. Jeff was a good person and a great husband,dad and grandfather may he rest in peace.

mark hoadley

June 5, 2025

My condolences to everyone in the Setzer family. I was so sorry to here of Jeff's passing. I still think about the good times with the Trains and Lane and Flures softball teams. Rest in Peace Jeff.

Ed, Gavin and the Larkin Family

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John Morgan

June 4, 2025

Jeff was always treated everyone fairly and had nice things to say about people and to offer a hand. I John Morgan will miss him. Prayers to him and his family.

Felice Blum, Chloe Sotkin, Gabriel Rivera

June 4, 2025

An inexplicable shocking tragedy....please accept our heartfelt condolences to the Setzer family and
To my son Drew and Chelie..and Sharon especially.
Felice, Chloe & Gabriel

FELICE BLUM, CHLOE SLOTKIN, GABRIEL RIVERA

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Keith Adams

June 4, 2025

Share my bother Kevin´s sentiments and memories of the entire Setzer family. Jeff and his family were always welcoming and solid, honest people. Reconnected with Jeff many years later when our daughters were classmates too. Rest in peace old friend... I know you had a rich life.

Kevin Adams

June 4, 2025

I have nothing but great memories of shared adventures with Jeff during our junior high/high school days. We were classmates, bus friends and neighbors (although we lived in a suburban development nearby). My dad, a farmer himself, instilled the respect and awe of farming in me and my brothers. I think that's why we loved going over to the Setzer farm. We would traverse a cornfield behind our house in Newburg Homes over to the farm. The cows would keep an eye on us as we moved through their field. I swear the cows could smell the little bit of smuggled beer we would bring with us.

God bless you Jeff and your family. When I think of you it is always with a smile.

Kevin

Cristin Hall

June 4, 2025

It's only been about 5 years that I have known Jeff. After marrying Rob I moved to Forks Twn and started at Emery Distributors . Within a month I was asked last minute to run our table at the NRHSA Convention by myself. No big deal except I knew nothing about what we sold. I believe that perhaps Josh Emery asked Jeff to check in on me and make sure that I was ok. He did more than that. He was my ride to and from the Airport, watched my table so I could run and get a coffee, saved me a seat at the dinner. He and Bruce took me sightseeing after the show and to the most incredible buffet meal. That was a start of him becoming one of my dearest friends. Rob has been friends with him for 40 years. He has always said he'd trust Jeff with his life. Jeff was such a giving man. Always happy, always fun, LOVED his family, absolutely ADORED his grandson, was so excited for the next one on the way. Loved the Phillies and the Eagles. I don't even follow the sports and I'd get an excited "Opening Day!" text. He is missed very much by me and Rob. What a legacy he leaves us though of how to be a good friend, a good neighbor, a hard worker, a good customer, a good grandparent, etc. etc. Who of us isn't going to miss getting a text from him that says Merry Christmas, Happy Memorial Day, and all of the other holidays. It's all those little things that he did to let you know you were a important to him and thought of. He will always be just that to me

Frank and Nancy Ritota (MRC)

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Nick Sablich

June 4, 2025

My condolences to his family and friends, Jeff was a wonderful man. RIP.

Bibie

June 3, 2025

My condolences to the family he was a great man always Laughing always making sure that we everything for the race we will miss you Jeff R.I.P

Greg Stetler

June 3, 2025

Sharon, Greg and family I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jeff. I have fond memories of the old coop and track and the two of you's, Jeff was a great person. I was blessed to have him as a friend, I will always remember his smile and laugh, he was such a very nice guy. RIP Jeff

Cindy Haggerty

June 3, 2025

What a great guy. He'd quiz me on current events. Fun times. He loved his family & sent me family pictures. You are truly missed, cousin Jeff.
Cindy & Phil Haggerty

Walter Roland

June 3, 2025

A true original. A character that marched to his own drummer. A family man who enjoyed the simple things in life as they were meant to be and yet always maintained his sense of humor.
From all accounts he had a great life and will always be fondly remembered.

Mike MacDowell-Parma Int´l.

June 3, 2025

Condolences to the family. Jeff was a customer and good friend in the Hobby Industry for over 30 years. We attended many shows in Chicago, Vegas and elsewhere and had many dinners together. He was always smiling and had a positive attitude. He was a great person and will be missed by many.

Terry Buck

June 3, 2025

Sending our deepest sympathies to Sharon , and the girls. We grew up with Jeff in lower Nazareth , amazing person and he loved his land and family legacy .We are so sorry for his untimely passing . Terry (Messinger) Buck .

Sherry Muschlitz

June 3, 2025

I lived in the apartment that his father owned from 1975 to 1983. We played pinochle together. I didn't know that his sister passed away. I am really sorry for your loss.

Siu Poon

June 3, 2025

Sorry for your loss. My condolences and sympathy are with Jeff's family. While attending one of the NRHSA conventions in Las Vegas with my husband, James, from Hobby Works, I was introduced to Jeff and he was one of the kindest persons I met with a great sense of humor. He will be missed dearly. May Jeff R.I.P.

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