Bruce P. Bell, Jr., 62, of Hanover Township, died Saturday, March 24, 2018, in St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in Summit, NJ, he was the son of Bruce P. Sr. and Marilyn (Miller) Bell with whom he resided.

Bruce graduated from Freedom High School, Blair Academy and Slippery Rock University where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity.  While at Blair he was a member of the Blair Academy Prep School National Champion Wrestling Team.

An avid sports fan, Bruce was a member of the West Side Republican Club and had been active in City Line Little League.

Surviving with his parents are sisters, Kathryn Kahler, and husband Donald and Barbara Bell; brothers, Donald and Andrew; nieces and nephews, Donald and Kara Kahler, Keith, Ryan, Rachel and Jeffrey Bell; sisters-in-law, Linda Bell and Leanne Bell; aunt, Marsha Fleming (the late M. Ward Fleming); and numerous cousins in Illinois.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11,  in First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center Street, Bethlehem.  Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at nationalmssociety.org.

Online condolences may be sent to www.pearsonfh.com.