Frederick E. Bartholo-mew, 73, of Allentown, died Oct. 8, 2013, in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra A. (Heinly) Bartholomew, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage in December. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Earl H. and Martha I. (Covely) Bartholomew.

He worked for Rodale Manufacturing, the former Boyertown Casket Company, First National Bank of Allentown, Meridian Bank, Core States Bank and First Union, where he retired in 2003 as the director of purchasing.

He honorably served his country in the Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

He was an active member of St. John's U.C.C., Emmaus, having served as a soloist for many years and was involved in many activities.

He was a member, past president, and Deputy District Governor of the Emmaus Lion's Club, member and steward of Emmaus Lodge #792 F&AM, member of the Rajah Shrine and was active with the Chanters, member of the Lehigh Shrine Club, the Emmaus VFW Post 7088, Topton American Legion, Emmaus Fire Co. No. 1 and the TPA.

He had a love for cooking, singing and his granddaughters.

He is survived by his wife; son, Kirk M., of Mertztown; daughter, Abby Lynn Jung, of Emmaus; sister, Gladys A., and her husband Russell Ruth, of Daytona, Fla.; sister-in-law, Elaine B., of Emmaus; granddaughters, Alyssa S. Graves and Leanna E. Brezak. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard G.

Contributions may be made to St. John's U.C.C., 139 N. 4th St., Emmaus, 18049.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.