Curtis J. Bailey, a cornerstone of the New Ringgold community and a respected businessman, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026, at the age of 93. He was surrounded by the love of his life and wife of 74 years, Dorothy K. (Bendrick) Bailey.

Born Thursday, April 7, 1932 in West Penn Township the son of the late Milton N. and Mabel (Miller) Bailey. Curtis was also predeceased by; son, Curtis D. Bailey.; sisters, Helen Wertman, Rachel Evertt, Bertha Bennick; brothers, William, Herman, Robert, James, and Clarence Bailey.

In addition to his wife Curtis is also survived by; son, Kevin A. Bailey and his wife Karen; daughter, Bonnie Steinbrunn; 5 grandchildren, Kevin Bailey and his wife Nicole, Kelly Sears and her husband Jonathan, Matthew Bailey and his wife Danelle, Jason Steinbrunn, Lauren Steinbrunn; 7 great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive him.

Curtis was a man defined by hard work and craftsmanship. A 1949 graduate of Tamaqua High School, he began his career as a mason before founding Curtis J. Bailey Builders in 1961. Over the decades, he transformed the landscape of Northeast Pennsylvania, earning a reputation for excellence in home building and land development. Curtis also owned Bailey Building Supplies in West Penn Township. In his youth Curtis would Butcher on his family's farm.

Beyond his professional success, Curtis was a tireless servant to his community. A lifelong member of the West Penn Lions, a Melvin Jones awardee, Curtis was a Past President, served as District Governor and Zone Chairman for District 14-U. A member of the Tamaqua Salvation Army Board of Directors, Curtis was Chairman of the advisory Board and building committee. Curtis was a member of the Former Home Savings and Loan Board of Directors of Tamaqua, Associate Director for the Pennsylvania National Bank, and a member of the Pennsylvania Builders Association for Schuylkill and Carbon County. Curtis was a board member of T.I.D.E, belonged to the West Penn Fire Co., and Andreas Sportsman Club. An avid outdoorsman, Curtis enjoyed watching the Phillies and Fox News was a constant. Curtis was a recipient of the Tamaqua Citizen of the Year award.

Private funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884

Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in his name to: Lehigh Valley Hospice Office of Philanthropy P.O. Box 1883Allentown, Pennsylvania 18105-1883 

Online condolences or a fond memory of Curtis can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com