Jean K. Edraney, 84, of Bethlehem passed away April 27, 2023, in St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Stephen E. Edraney, II for 52 years. Her first husband, Richard B. Kovacs, predeceased her.

Jean considered raising her children her career. An avid reader and knitter, she loved Stone Harbor, New Jersey and the beach.

Surviving with her husband Stephen, are a son, Christopher R. Kovacs (Tammi) of Macomb, FL; daughters, Lisa Farkas (Mark) of Cherry Hill, NJ, Jennifer K. Lepus (James) of Fairfield, PA, Robin Edraney Boscoe (Tim) of Bethlehem and Jane Youmans of Fort Myers, FL; grandchildren, Harry, Samantha, Michael and Andi; and a great-granddaughter, Isla.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Friends of the Bethlehem Mounted Police, 615 E. Langhorne Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Services were held at the Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem. (www.pearsonfh.com)