Kathleen Newhart

Kathleen M. "Lynn" Newhart, 68, of Bethlehem, died October 25, 2011. She was the long-time companion for 38 years of William R. Rowe Sr. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of Marie (Ortwein) Gregory, of Bethlehem, and the late James B. Gregory. She was a cook at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill before retiring in 2005. She enjoyed traveling and loved her family. Surviving with her companion and mother, are children: Cheryl Newhart, Steven Newhart, and Cindy Newhart; and siblings: James S. Gregory, and Jamie (Gregory) Baran, all of Bethlehem; step-sons: William R. Rowe Jr, and Richard R. Rowe, both of Hellertown; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and her beloved pet dog, Missy. A Celebration of her Life will be 6-8 PM on Friday at the Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1418 Main St., Hellertown. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, PA 18103. To offer on-line condolences, please visit www.falkfuneralhomes.com.