Ernest Stark III, 70, of Bethlehem, died May 14, 2023. He was a son of the late Ernest Stark Jr. and the late Ruth G. (Hyde) Stark.

He was a Liberty HS graduate, where he was a member of the football team.

He was a foreman for the City of Bethlehem Streets Department, where he worked for over 37 years.

He was a member of The Jeff’s, Wanderers and the Home Association. He assisted with breakfast at the clubs.

He is survived by a son, Ernest IV and wife Laura; a sister, Debbie Paules, widow of the late Ozzie Paules; a brother, Daniel Stark and wife, Donna; three grandchildren, Elijah, Molly and McKinley; a niece and goddaughter, Sandy and husband Harold; two great nephews, Bryce and Dustin; and a great-great nephew, Kolton.

He was predceased by a sister, Saranda.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; visit https://raise.stjude.org/fundraiser/4713802

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem PA 18018.