Richard “Dick” William Repash, 85, died May 26, 2025, in Bethlehem. He was the husband of Dorothy (Bruch) Repash for 64 years.

He was a graduate of Liberty HS and Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School.

He served in the United States Navy

He was a maintenance mechanic for SNL Plastic, Western Electric and Durkee Famous Food, where he was a Steel Worker Union representative.

He was a lifetime member of the Hecktown Fire Company and was a member of the Lower Nazareth Rod and Gun Club. He was a DJ for parties and festivals. He was a photographer.

He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hecktown.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Richard Jr., Cheryl, Dorreen, Theresa Sefranek and Kristine Mannix; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Francis “Mouse” Repash; and a sister, Julie Cooney.

Contributions may be made to Emersynn Isla Shining Star Foundation online emersynnislashiningstar.org/donate.

Arrangements were made by Cantelmi Long Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.