Russell E. Lerch Jr., 92, of Nazareth, passed away on March 29, 2019 in Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. He had also also lived for a brief time with his daughter in Malvern, PA. He was the beloved husband of the late Irene (Borger) Lerch. Born in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Russell E. Sr. and Aida I. (Schaffer) Lerch. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII and worked for Air Products for many years until retiring. He was a member of Schoenek Moravian Church.

Survivors: He is survived by his daughter Lisa Colombo and her husband Jim of Malvern; sisters, Jean Lawrence and Carolyn Lahr both of Bethlehem and a grandson, Tyler Haas.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to James Funeral Home, Bethlehem.