Charles E. Newhart Sr., 75 of Bethlehem, died April 8, 2015, at his niece's home in Nazareth. Born in Whitehall, he was a son of the late Alton Newhart Sr. and Clara (Kratzer) Newhart. He was the husband of the late Helen (Galley) 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.