Regina N. Jay, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away on July 17, 2024, in the home of her daughter-in-law, Rachel Pitosky. Her husband of 57 years, David W. Jay, died August 14, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William Arthur and Naomi Regina (Hammonds) Smithey.

Regina loved to read, cook, shop, and color. She was intrigued by all aspects of the Asian culture. Her main joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She had been a long time member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Bethlehem.

Surviving are son Kevin of Bethlehem; sister Mary Barnes in Florida; and grandchildren Cameron Jay and Khiana Jay.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 22, in the Pearson Funeral Home, followed by entombment in Bethlehem Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to visitation from 10:30 – 11:00 AM Monday.

Memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 862, Pittsburgh, PA 15106.