Milton W. Stettler, 96, of Bethlehem, formerly of Nazareth, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 24, 2025 at Bethlehem South Nursing & Rehab. He was the beloved husband of the late Gladys Stettler to whom he was married 48 years before her passing in 2011. Born in Mechanicsburg, Milton was the son of the late Grandville and Nora Stettler (Haring).
Milton lived a long life providing for his family through many work means, including farming, delivering newspapers for Bethlehem News Agency and janitorial work for Keystone snacks, among many part time jobs. He loved listening to country music, and singing and yodeling old time songs. He enjoyed spending time playing cards and picnicking with family on the farm. He loved raising his many types of animals over the years, and was most proud of all his babies! He always wanted to see the grand and great grandchildren.
Survivors: He will be dearly missed by his children, Daniel Stettler, Nola Skinner, Kathaleen Dallarosa, Victoria Stettler and her compainion Robert Heller; 7 grandchildren; 9 Great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to his spouse, Gladys, he was predeceased by his 6 siblings.
Services: A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., 2165 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014. Friends and Relatives are invited to call on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family at Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Allentown. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at bensingfuneralhome.net.
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Cindy Padula
March 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to the family and friends.
Andrea Iovacchini
March 27, 2025
Vicki, May the love of friends carry you through your grief. We know how you took care of your dad with trips to the super market getting him and Ellen their favorite things. You were a good daughter to your father.
Love Andrea and Bruce
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