Edward C. Deschler Sr., 76, of Macungie, died April 10, 2014, in Lehigh Center. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Charles and Luella (Rentschler) Deschler. He was the husband of Patricia (Bloch) Deschler.

He worked for Bethlehem Steel for several years. He later was a supervisor in the housekeeping department at Lehigh Valley tHospital until retiring. He was a Morning Call Carrier for 20 years.

He was a member of Chestnut Hill U.C.C. Church, Coopersburg.

He volunteered at the Cancer Center of Lehigh Valley Hospital.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Lee and his wife Pamela of Allentown; Bruce of Hellertown; Tyrone and his wife Lonna of Lower Saucon and Edward Jr. and his wife Ruthann of Schuylkill Haven; a daughter, Kimberly Shade of Macungie; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to the church, 6870 Chestnut Hill Church Road, Coopersburg, PA 18036-9704.

.Arrangements were made by James Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.