Richard W. Raudenbush, age 76, of Detweiler Avenue, Hellertown PA, died Tuesday, September 24, 2002 in his home. He was the husband of Mary (Majcan) Raudenbush. The couple celebrated their 44th Wedding Anniversary this past March.

Born in Hellertown PA, he was the son of the late Eugene and Annie (Gilmore) Raudenbush. He worked in the Custodial Department of the Saucon Valley School District for 17 years, retiring in 1988. He previously worked for the former Furniture Factory in Saucon Park for several years and the Bethlehem Steel Co. in the Central Tool Shop. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served during World War II. He was a Member of St. George's Episcopal Church, Hellertown PA. He was also a Member and Past Commander of the Edward H. Ackerman Post 397, Hellertown PA.

He is survived by his Wife; Daughters, Phyllis Ann Ruggiero of New Haven CT and Linda Jean Arroyo of Mays Landing NJ; Brothers, Gilbert Raudenbush of Nazareth PA and James Raudenbush of Warminster PA; 4 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday in St. George's Episcopal Church, 735 Delaware Avenue, Hellertown. Family and Friends may call 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Friday in the Church. Interment in Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Hellertown.

In lieu flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Church, 18055.