Russell E. Williams

Russell E. Williams, of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Twp.

Born in Coaldale the son of the late William, and Mary (Ehle) Williams. Russell was also predeceased by sisters, Mary Jane Masters, Shirley Caley, Margaret Stahler; brothers, Robert T. Williams, William R. Williams, and Henry W. Williams.

Surviving are; his daughters, Tammy Turpin wife of Timothy of Lehighton, Tracy Burke wife of John; brothers, James H. Williams, Thomas M. Williams; sister, Joyce Henry; grandchildren, Megan Dunstan wife of Matt, Amanda, Brianna, Jenna, and Alexa Turpin, Nicholas, Matthew, Samantha, and Rebecca Burke; great grandchildren, Jameson, Evan, and Vincent Dunstan. Many nieces and nephews also survive Russell.

A graduate of the former Lansford High School, Russell retired after 30 years from Ford Motor Company in Metuchen New Jersey. Russell was a devoted, and doting father, and pop-pop. Every Sunday his family would gather at his home for a terrific meal and to experience his love of baking. Russell was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Lansford

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Funeral Services Wednesday August 2, 2023 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral homes, S.A.L.M. Emma Weaver to officiate. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.

Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in his name to:
Trinity Lutheran Church
104 East Abbott Street
Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com