Verne K. Orth

Verne K. Orth, 70, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Thursday February 18, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill, PA. He was born in Easton, PA, the son of the late Edward and Martha (Muller) Orth. He was the husband of Victoria (Flok) Orth. They celebrated 33 years of marriage this past August. Verne was a past President and CEO of Eastern Engineered Wood Products, and was employed by BAVTS. He graduated from Liberty High School 1968, received a bachelors degree from Moravian College, and attended Syracuse University working on his masters degree. Verne was a baseball pitcher for Liberty High School, Moravian College and continued his pitching after school with the Bethlehem Cardinals in the Blue Mountain League.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Vikki, brothers, Edward Orth and wife Linda, and Fred Orth and wife Penny, sisters, Nancy Kern and husband Ken, and Judy Orth, and 13 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother David Orth.

A viewing will be held from 9-11am Thursday February 25, 2021 at the Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 followed by a service at 11am. Burial will be held 10am Friday at Bethlehem Memorial Park.

Viewing
Thursday, February 25, 2021
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
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610-868-8531

Service
Thursday, February 25, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Graveside Service
Friday, February 26, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Bethlehem Memorial Park
1851 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
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Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531