Richard C. “Stoop” Mabus, 91, of Emmaus, died Oct. 25, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. He was the husband of Buraldine H. (Stephen) Mabus. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Stanley L. and Nora A. (Ortt) Mabus.

He honorably served his country as a first lieutenant in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

He was an independent salesman for many years, retiring in 1994.

He was a member of St. John’s U.C.C., Emmaus, Emmaus Lions Club and volunteered at the VA in Allentown.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years; a daughter, Patricia A. (Mel), of Emmaus; sons, Douglas S. (Tamara), of Allamuchy, N.J. and John R. (Donna), of Lower Milford Township; a brother, Donald (Joan), of Allentown; grandchildren, Harrison W. and Erika J.; a great-grandson, Hayden. He was predeceased by brothers, Harold and Robert.

Contributions may be made to St. John’s U.C.C., 139 N. Fourth St., Emmaus, 18049 or to Emmaus Lions Club, P.O. Box 66, Emmaus, 18049.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Oct. 28 in Northwood Cemetery, Emmaus. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.