Patricia A. Diefenderfer, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Bethlehem South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Harvey A. Diefenderfer, Jr., who died in 2023.

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

Patricia was a member of the former Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

Surviving is a son, Michael of Bethlehem, brother David Zakeski of Chapel Hill, NC, sisters; Nancy Davis of Bethlehem Township and Geraldine Cropper of Bethlehem, nieces and nephews. Patricia was pre-deceased by a sister, Kathleen Haines.

A prayer service will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden St., Bethlehem, at 11:00 am. Call 10:00 – 11:00.am. Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.