Karen L. Strzelecki, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away January 6, 2021, in St. Luke's Hospital.  She and her husband, Arthur J. Strzelecki, celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in November.

Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Melvin J. and Geraldine (Holzinger) Baker.

She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Surviving with her husband Arthur are daughters, Lisa Handa (Keith) of Levittown and Donna Kenlin (Eric) of Kunkletown; a brother, Jeffrey T. Baker of Mount Laurel, NJ; a sister, Shirley Ratushny of Douglassville; and grandchildren, Tim, Carley and Tyler Handa, Eve and Jane Kenlin.

A Prayer Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden Street, Bethlehem, followed by burial in Holy Saviour Cemetery.  There will be a viewing Tuesday from 10 - 10:30 a.m. at which time the casket will be closed.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Multiple Myeloma Society Research Foundation at themmrf.org.

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