Charles E. Newhart Sr., 75, of Bethlehem, died April 8, 2015, at his niece's home in Nazareth. He was the husband of the late Helen (Galley) Newhart.

Born in Whitehall, he was a son of the late Alton Newhart Sr. and Clara (Kratzer) Newhart.

He was a foreman at the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 35 years before he retired in 1998.

He was a life member of the Independent Citizens Club and the Monocacy Field and Stream Association. He was a member of the Roosevelt Democratic Club and the Lower Saucon Sportsman Association.

He is survived by a son, Charles "Chuck" E. Jr. of Quakertown; a brother, Barry Newhart Sr. of Bethlehem; two sisters, Janet Kemmerer of Steel City and Donna and her husband Jan Erdie of Nazareth; companion, Sheryl Ann Shupe of Bethlehem; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews.

He was predeceased by three sisters; Gloria Bowen, Theresa Reigle and Dorothea Campanella; and four brothers, Alton C.Jr., Edwin C., Henry C and William H. Sr.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, L.V. Chapter, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.