Faye R. Lewis July 6, 1930 - September 5, 2015 Resided in Coaldale, PA...

Faye R. Lewis of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015 in Coaldale at the age of 85. Born in Coaldale on July 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Theodore R. and Beulah (nee Charles) Lewis. Faye was a graduate of Coaldale High School in 1948, received her Bachelors degree from Susquehanna University in 1952 and a Masters degree from Penn State University in 1960. She started teaching in the South Middleton Township School District in Boiling Springs, PA. Faye then taught mathematics and physics at the former Lansford High School, Lansford, PA. She served as the Mathematics Department Head at Marple Newtown Schools in Newtown Square, PA for 25 years. During her teaching career, Faye was awarded a National Science Foundation Summer Institute to Case Institute of Technology and the University of Arizona; a Shell Fellowship Summer Institute to Cornell University and an NSF Academic Year Institute to Penn State University. A lifelong member of First Congregational Church, Coaldale, she served over the years in the capacities of church historian, President of the Church Board, choir director, Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible school teacher and President of the Women's Class. Faye was also a member of the Coaldale Women's Club and a member of the Pennsylvania State Alumni Association. She is survived by a nephews, T. Thomas Lewis and his wife Cathy, William Lewis and his wife Donna, and Daniel Lewis and his wife Tammy and by a niece, The Rev. Janet Lewis. Faye was also blessed to have seven great nephews and nieces and four great great nephews and nieces. Her family, friends and church provided her much joy during her lifetime. Faye considered it a privilege and honor to be able to teach so many students during her career and was always happy to touch base with many of them. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 10, 2015 in First Congregational Church, Ruddle Street, Coaldale with The Dr. Rev. Wayne E. Benack officiating. Interment in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown, PA will follow services. Call from 9:00-11:00 AM on Thursday in the church. Memorials in Faye's name may be made to the First Congregational Church, c/o Lois Richards, 46 East Phillips Street, Coaldale, PA 18218. Arrangements are being handled by the Gulla Funeral Home, 130 East Ridge Street, Coaldale. -