Russell H. Wambold, Jr., 92, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away on May 23, 2022 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown, PA. He was born in Nazareth, a son of the late Russell H. and Mae (Bruch) Wambold, Sr. Russell was a self-employed lawn maintenance person for over 44 years, until retiring in 2016. Prior to that, he was employed at the former Kistler Hatchery in New Tripoli. He was also a truck driver for PennDOT, and a former nighttime custodian for the Northwestern Elementary School. He was a member of Jerusalem Red Church in Kempton, PA. Russell was known to love his coffee and was often seen with a coffee mug full of his favorite brew. Survivors include his step-daughters, Charlotte A. wife of Dennis J. Schroeder of Kutztown, Betty J. Biegley of Bethlehem, and Alice wife of Raymond Flyte of Kutztown; brother, Harold Wambold of Bangor; one granddaughter; several step-grandchildren; several great step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Glenn A. Wambold and his sister, Erma Frey. Russell’s funeral service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway New Tripoli, PA 18066, with a visitation hour beginning at 10:00 AM. Robert Billig, Jr. will officiate. Interment following service in Jerusalem Red Church Cemetery in Kempton.
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