Marilyn Ruth (Holben) Pearl passed away on May 31, 2025, in her residence at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, PA. She was the beloved wife of Rowland J. Pearl for 47 years before his death in 1999, a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed.

A member of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, she was an avid quilter and enjoyed country music, especially Blue Grass. With a life long love of dancing, Marilyn tried out for the Rockettes. enjoyed clogging, and was a baton twirler/Drum Majorette at Springfield High School.

Known for her generosity and hard work, she set a lasting legacy through her commitment to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Operation Christmas Child, always reaching out to others in need.

She is survived by two sons, Stephen J. Pearl of Upper Black Eddy and Kenneth and his wife Lori of Norristown; a daughter Lynda G. Kaspern and her husband John of Palmerton; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Services will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden St., Bethlehem,. Friends and family are invited to call from 10:30 AM until the service begins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or online at stjude.org/memorial.