Obituary for Robert J. Spahn
Robert J. Spahn, 75, of Albrightsville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 26, 2019.
He was the loving husband of Sandra (Moses) Spahn. They recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in April.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Harold Spahn and the late Margaret (Lynch) Spahn.
Robert had a true passion for education. He graduated with a PhD in History from the University of Kentucky. For many years he taught over the summer and was part of the ETS (Education Testing Service) out of Princeton University, and was a reader, tester, and question leader. He started his career teaching at the University of Tampa as an Assistant Professor in History. He then taught at Savannah Country Day School in Savannah, GA. He finished his career teaching at Moravian Academy in Bethlehem and retired in 2006. Robert was also a Vietnam Army Veteran. He will be deeply missed by all of his friends and family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kimberly McIntyre and her companion Scott Cook of Beverly, WV; and two grandchildren, William Gebhardt and Benjamin McIntyre, both of Atlanta, GA. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Spahn.
No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation will take place in H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2158 N. Main Ave., Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
Kresge Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
www.kresgefuneralhome.com
He was the loving husband of Sandra (Moses) Spahn. They recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in April.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Harold Spahn and the late Margaret (Lynch) Spahn.
Robert had a true passion for education. He graduated with a PhD in History from the University of Kentucky. For many years he taught over the summer and was part of the ETS (Education Testing Service) out of Princeton University, and was a reader, tester, and question leader. He started his career teaching at the University of Tampa as an Assistant Professor in History. He then taught at Savannah Country Day School in Savannah, GA. He finished his career teaching at Moravian Academy in Bethlehem and retired in 2006. Robert was also a Vietnam Army Veteran. He will be deeply missed by all of his friends and family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kimberly McIntyre and her companion Scott Cook of Beverly, WV; and two grandchildren, William Gebhardt and Benjamin McIntyre, both of Atlanta, GA. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Spahn.
No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation will take place in H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2158 N. Main Ave., Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
Kresge Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
www.kresgefuneralhome.com