Russell A. Deutsch, 88, of Bethlehem, died April 9, 2016, at the home of his daughter, Lois. Born in Coplay, he was a son of the late Joseph and Theresia (Yandrisevitz) Deutsch. He was the husband of the late Margaret “Marge” (Barna) Deutsch.

He was in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Kenneth D. Bailey during World War II.

He was a retired truck driver for Durkee Foods, Bethlehem.

He was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem R.C. Church.

He was a lifetime member of the Northern Valley Emergency Medical Services and a member of the American Legion Post #397.

He is survived by two daughters, Lois and her husband Joseph Favere of Bethlehem and Roslyn and her husband Frederick N. Phillips Sr. of Germantown; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Jo.

Contributions may be made to the church or Lehigh Valley Hospice, both c/o the funeral home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, 18037.

Arrangements were made by Hauke Funeral Home Inc., Coplay.