Michael J. 'Lefty' Rauscher, age 91, of Third Avenue, Hellertown PA, died Sunday, November 21, 2004 at the Mary Ellen Convalescent Home, Lower Saucon Township PA. He was the Husband of the late Nellie A. (Kobylansky) Rauscher.

Born in Bethlehem PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Eva (Repash) Rauscher. He was a Crane Operator in the Special Tool Steel Department of the Bethlehem Steel, retiring in 1976 after 40 years of service. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Bethlehem PA.

He is survived by his Daughters, Nancy A. Clifton, with whom he resided and Jean A. Woodring of Phoenix AZ; 4 Grandchildren, Jeffrey, Casie, Chad and Cory and 2 Great Grandchildren, Anthony and Logan. He is predeceased in death by 2 sisters, Lena Schmidt and Elizabeth Rauscher.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA. Family and Friends may call 9:00 - 10:oo a.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Interment at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem PA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a Charity of one's choice.