Arthur R Mack

Arthur R. “Art” Mack, Jr., 80, of Rockland Township, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 in Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the loving husband of Carol H. (Scheirer) Mack, whom he married on August 25, 1956.

Born in Bethlehem, Art was the son of the late Arthur R. Mack, Sr., and Muriel L. (Simmers) Mack. Mr. Mack was a member of Hope Community Church, Fleetwood, where he and his wife began and ran the food pantry. He was a 1954 graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem, and attended community college where he took classes in small engine repair. Mr. Mack was the Assistant Superintendent for Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem, for several years, and the Superintendent for Oak Hill Cemetery, Nyack, NY, for three years. He also worked for P.B.N.E. Railroad for 10 years; a driver for National Car Rental in Denver, CO., and most recently, the bus driver for the residents at Hearthstone at Maidencreek. Art was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, especially at his church, and on his daughter's farm. He also enjoyed gardening and attending Cursillo weekends. His caring and kind demeanor will be remembered by his family and close friends. Most of all, Arthur loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren, which he truly adored.

In addition to his Wife of 60 years, Carol, Art is survived by 3 Children, Donald G. Mack, Sheila J. (Mack), wife of Michael A. Sanchez, both of Aurora, CO, and Wendy C. (Mack), wife of Mark S. Fujita, Mertztown; Sister, Nancy (Mack) Clayton, New Mexico; 8 Grandchildren, 13 Great-Grandchildren, and was excited about the arrival of a Great-Grandson, due October 5. Art was predeceased by his Parents; and a Son, Kevin J. Mack in 1982.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Hope Community Church, 31 Lobachsville Road, Fleetwood, with Pastor Gary Blosser officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 10:30 to 11:00 AM in the church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

The family requests contributions be made in Art's memory to Hope Community Church Memorial Fund, 31 Lobachsville Road, Fleetwood, PA  19522. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.