Joseph R. Bickley, 71, of Lower Nazareth (OBITUARY)

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Joseph R. Bickley, 71, of Lower Nazareth Township, died Saturday, May 16, 2015 in Dunmore. He was the husband of Mary Ann (DelRe) Andreoli Bickley. He was born in Quakertown on Oct. 5, 1943 to the late Harold and Naomi Alma (Chapman) Bickley. Joseph owned and operated, with his children, Spectrum Automated in Allentown since 1985.

SURVIVORS

In addition to his loving wife; children: Scott A. (Laura) Bickley of Northampton, Kimberly A. (John J.) Krasley of Kutztown, Nicholas F. (Tami) Andreoli of Danielsville, Joel A. (Debbie) Andreoli of Schnecksville; siblings: Lois Anders of Richlandtown, Harold “Bud” Jr. (Vera), John (Nancy) of Quakertown, Donald (Connie) of East Greenville, Barry (Evelyn) of Charlotte, N.C.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother: Fred.

SERVICE

Family and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by the service at 4 p.m. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540.

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