IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Richard T.

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Jones

Aug 14, 1934 — May 5, 2025

Obituary

Richard T. Jones, 90, of Allentown died Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Patricia "Pat" A. (Huber) Jones. They were looking forward to celebrating their 63rd wedding anniversary on May 19, 2025. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Owen and Hannah (Parry) Jones. An Army Veteran, Richard was a tank driver while stationed in Germany. He was a welder for Bethlehem Fabricators for 30 years before retiring. After retirement he performed maintenance at Christ Reformed Church, College Hill Moravian Church and Kirkland Village all in Bethlehem for a total of 10 years. Richard was a member of the North End Wanderers Athletic Association, Heights Athletic Association and the Jefferson Democratic Club all in Bethlehem. He enjoyed NASCAR, watching Turner Classic movies and a cold beer. Richard especially enjoyed the bus trips he shared with Pat.

Survivors: Wife; son, Todd Jones and his wife Annette "Ann" of Salisbury Township; grandchildren, Jennifer Jones-Mickelson and her husband Andy of Hellertown, Ryan Jones and his wife Nicole of Allentown, Eve Jones of Salisbury Township, Hollie Buskirk, Dylan Buskirk of Danielsville; great grandchildren, Owen Mickelson, Ramona Jones and Zoe Jones; son-in-law, Marvin Buskirk of Danielsville; nephews; nieces. He was predeceased by his daughter, Terri Jones Buskirk and siblings, Ted Jones, Owen Jones, Jr. and Cathryn Rice.

Service: A calling hour will be held from 10:00AM to 11:00AM Monday, May 12, 2025. Memorial Service 11:00AM Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem. Interment to follow the service at Bethlehem Memorial Park. Please share a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

Contributions: Memorials may be made in Richard's memory to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042, adoptions@healthyanimalcenter.org.

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Funeral Services

Calling Hour

May
12

Monday

Cantelmi Long Funeral Home & On-site Crematory

500 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018

10:00 - 11:00 am

Memorial Service

May
12

Monday

Cantelmi Long Funeral Home & On-site Crematory

500 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018

Starts at 11:00 am

Burial

Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery

1851 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017

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