Robert C. Leith, 77, of Bath, died April 9, 2018, at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Charles and Christina (Duh) Leith. He was the husband of Carol A. (Nepa) Leith for 34 years.

He was an U.S. Marine in the national reserves during peace time.

He was an ordained minister of the Lutheran faith under the leadership of the Northeast Pennsylvania Synod. His 24 year pastorate included for Trinity Lutheran Church, Bowmanstown, where he was senior pastor; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville; and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, until he retired in1990.

He was an Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Eric of Walnutport; a step daughter, Alena and her husband Jason Gross of Danielsville; a step son, Joseph Roth of Bath; and a granddaughter, Claudia.

He was predeceased by a sister, Nancy Leith.

Contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Council L.V. Support Group, 2545 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, 18017; or c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.