Russell D. Samuels, 79, of Bath, died Nov. 25, 2023, at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth. He was the husband of Kathryn R. (Seiple) Samuels for 54 years.

Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Russell E. Samuels and Fae C. (Christine) Samuels Heske.

He was a salesman and route driver for Teufel Distributing, Schnecksville, until he retired in 2001. Earlier, he managed the former Seiple Farm market on Route 329 for several years; was manager of college cafeterias for M.W. Wood, Allentown; and restaurant manager for W.T. Grant, Lehigh Shopping Center, Allentown.

He attended St. John’s United Church of Christ, Northampton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Christine Connelly of The Villages, Fla.; a niece; and a nephew.

Contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.