July 12, 2009|The Morning Call
Willard R. Bill Nothstein, 93, moved to Rhode Island six years ago and died May 31 in Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick, R.I. Bill was the husband of the late Pauline (Taylor) Nothstein and father of the Late Judith (Nothstein) Albert. He retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp. where he worked for 35 years. Bill grew up and lived in Lehighton the majority of his life. He was a veteran of World War II and received the Bronze Star. While residing in Lehighton, Bill was an active member of Lehighton Fire Company, American Legion and the Eagles. Throughout his life, he was active in his church and volunteered for Meals on Wheels and the Episcopal Ministries.
Survivors: Bill is survived by his daughter, Roberta Ryan of Warwick, R.I.; four grandchildren, Christine, Matthew, Daniel Ryan all in Rhode Island and Brenda Eckley of Palmerton.
Services: A memorial service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church in Lehighton on Thursday, July 16, 2009, the wedding anniversary of Bill and Pauline. The service will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a light buffet in celebration of Bills life
Family Members
Parents
John Henry Nothstein
1878–1934
Hattie E Hill Nothstein
1885–1945
Spouse
Pauline M Taylor Nothstein
1921–1997
Siblings
Spurgeon John Nothstein Sr
1902–1971
Norman George Nothstein
1905–1952
John Alvin Nothstein Jr
1909–1935
Harriet Edna "Hattie" Nothstein Host
1916–1999
Alvin F. Nothstein
1916–1982
Children
Judith A Nothstein Albert
1945–2003
