Kenneth Hay Obituary Kenneth R. Hay, 84, of Bethlehem died Monday, May 6, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the beloved husband of Carole P. (Politi) Hay with whom he was looking forward to celebrating 63 years of marriage on May 27, 2024. Born in Bethlehem Township, he was the son of the late Harold and Ellen (Ruth) Hay. After studying woodworking in vo-tech, Kenneth graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1957 and began his career as a truck driver at Eastern Express. It was a career that spanned 40 years. He retired in 1997 from Star Route Carriers and had previously worked at Hemingway Transport. He was a life member and former firefighter at the Nancy Run Fire Company, Bethlehem. Kenneth also served on the Board of Altona Cemetery, Bethlehem. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking and refinishing furniture. Every family member was sure to receive a rolling pin or cutting board courtesy of Kenneth. He was an avid sports spectator, from his lounge chair, of NASCAR, football and golf. He loved to travel especially with Carole. In 2001, they drove across the United States and took multiple island trips. He treasured their family trips to Lake George to visit his son and his family. His family was his world. Survivors: Wife; children, Scott Hay and his wife Sandy of Putnam Station, NY, Tracy Hay Bell and her husband Andrew J. Bell of Bethlehem; sisters, Marie Eshbach and her husband Truman and Kathryn Grube all of Bethlehem; grandchildren, Jessica M. Staats, Adam J. Staats and his wife Jennifer, Zachary A. Hay and his wife Kristin, Joshua S. Hay and his fiance Amanda Wrona; great grandchildren, Giovanna Bannon, Aubrey Dunlap, Elise Hay-Roma, Laurel Hay-Roma; nieces; nephews; step-families, Bell, Nolte and Pearce. Service: Funeral Service 10:00AM Friday, May 10, 2024 at Cantelmi Long Funeral Home. Viewing from 9 to 10:00AM Friday, May 10, 2024 at the funeral home. Interment Altona Cemetery, Bethlehem. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made to Altona Cemetery Company, 3228 Altona Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017 or the Nancy Run Fire Company, 3564 Easton Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18020. Services Calling Hour Friday May 10, 2024 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Cantelmi Long Funeral Home 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA Funeral Service Friday May 10, 2024 10:00 AM Cantelmi Long Funeral Home 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA