Lester Bailey

Lester S. “Popeye” Bailey, 87, of Zionsville, PA, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Treichler) Bailey, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

He was born in Lenhartsville to the late Clayton and Grace (Miller) Bailey. Lester served in the Army and worked for many years at Caloric-Topton; Kline Foundry, Alburtis; Hamburg Foundry and High Quality Polish and Painting in Zionsville before retiring.

Lester enjoyed hunting and fishing, the outdoors, going to block shoots and collecting guns. He loved to go fishing with his children and grandchildren. They would also hunt as a family in New York for deer.

He also loved going to auctions, repairing lawnmowers for friends and neighbors as well as speaking PA Dutch with others. Lester loved his sweets and enjoyed making peanut butter eggs and Christmas Cut-Out cookies.

Lester especially loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved their visits and was always prepared to treat them with snacks. Their visits made his day.

Surviving are his children: DeAnna Rompilla and her husband Andy, of Catasaqua; Lynette Kelly of Allentown; Scott Bailey and his wife Michelle, of Alburtis; Carol Natale and her husband Tony, of Kresgeville; and Neal Bailey and his wife Christine, of Zionsville; sister, Irene Wesner, of New Tripoli; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew Bailey; great-grandson, Grayson Bailey; sisters: Evelyn Rehrig and Iva Kehl; brothers: Arthur and Donald Bailey.

A viewing will be held on Friday evening, May 14, 2021 from 6-8 PM at Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, 222 Washington St., East Greenville, PA. A service will follow at 8 PM. Please follow all masking and social distancing guidelines while in attendance. Burial will be private. Online condolences may be offered at www.mannslonakerfuneralhome.com.