Richard M. Bendoritis, 74, of Macungie, died on March 10, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Marilyn H. (Hand) Bendoritis and father to Marin A. (Bendoritis) Ebbets. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Florence (Levendowski) Bendoritis. He was an educator, teaching in the Wayne Twp. Public Schools, Wayne, NJ for 30 years, retiring in 1999. He honorably served his country in the Navy. Survivors: Loving wife, Marilyn; daughter, Marin A. wife of Joseph Christopher Ebbets of California, MD. Services: Memorial Service Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM in Schantz Funeral Home P.C., 250 Main St, Emmaus. Visitation 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the NJ Audubon Society, Lorrimer Sanctuary, 9 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 or to a charity of choice.