Geraldine M. Cropper, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away October 20, 2025. Her husband of 61 years, John H. Cropper, died in 2020.

Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Jennie (Urban) Zakeski.

After a short time working at the Bethlehem Steel Co. she became a full time homemaker and mother to Ann and Allison. Geri enjoyed reading, baking and fishing. She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church where she sang in the choir for 30 years.

Geri was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by daughters, Ann D'Ambrosio of Healdsburg, Calif. and Allison Wetzel of Bethlehem; four grandchildren, Derek, Shelby, Blake and Kimberly; sister Nancy Davis; and brother David Zakeski.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 24, in Holy Infancy Church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the church, 312 E. Fourth Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Arrangements, Pearson Funeral Home, www.pearsonfh.com