Lawrence Andrew "Larry" Nothstein

Lawrence A. Nothstein, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, 86 years, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem. Born Wednesday, September 20, 1933 the son of the late Andrew and Katie E. (Kemmerer) Nothstein.  He was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 66 years. on June 4, 2019, Darlene K. (Balliet) Nothstein; son, Glenn T. Nothstein;  sisters, Gladys M. Bausman., Pauline Cunfer. Surviving are;  sons, Gary L. Nothstein  and his wife Patricia Jo of New Ringgold, Daryl W. Nothstein and his wife Terri of New Ringgold;  daughters, Karen Fritzinger wife of Dennis of New Ringgold, Patricia Ann Nothstein of Tamaqua;  sisters, Thelma Smith of Lehighton, Betty Nothstein of Lehighton; 10 grand children; 14 great grand children. Many nieces and nephews also survive him. A graduate of Lehighton High School.  Larry was a member of Ben Salem U.C. C. of Lehighton having served on the cemetery committee for many years.  He worked at Bethlehem Steel for 38 years, retiring in 1986.  Larry farmed and raised live stock on his farm in West Penn Township.  During down times at the Steel Larry worked at Schaffers Lumber Yard of New Ringgold.  Larry, served on the New Mahoning School House Preservation Committee. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West  Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884 Funeral Services will be held on Saturday October 26, 2019 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Ben Salem U.C.C. 1965 Church Hill Road Lehighton, Pennsylvania 18235. Rev. Michael McGowan to officiate.  Friends may call in church of Saturday morning from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.   Interment will be in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Memorials in his name to Ben Salem Church P.O. Box 128 Andreas, Pennsylvania 18211 Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Larry may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com