Carolyn R, Knowles, 81, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away February 26, 2023. She was the wife of the late John Knowles, Sr.

Born in New Castle, IN, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Ina (Barnes) Sharp.

Carolyn was a member of Crosspoint Wesleyan Church, Bethlehem.

Surviving are a daughter, Anne Coleman; sons, John Knowles, Jr., Robert Foster, II, Jon Foster, Michael Foster and Patrick Foster; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Stephen Knowles in 2008.

Services will be at 11 AM Thursday, March 2, in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden Street, Bethlehem, followed by entombment in Bethlehem Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday from 10 AM until the service begins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Crosspoint Weslyan Church, 1414 Pennsylvania Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018 . Online condolences may be sent to www.pearsonfh.com.