Dr. Robert J. Sallash, Jr., of Bath, formerly of Hanover Township, died Saturday, October 16, 2021 in his home.  He is the husband of Carla K. (Dinstel) Sallash.  They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in July.

Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Robert J. Sr. and Anna (James) Sallash.

A graduate of Moravian College, Dr. Sallash received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine.  He was in private practice until 2003 at which time he joined St. Luke's Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates.

Dr. Sallash was a member of First Baptist Church of Bethlehem, where he had served as a deacon and youth advisor.  He was a member of the Northampton County Medical Society.  He enjoyed playing tennis and was an avid Lehigh wrestling, Phillies, Eagles, Seventy-Sixers and Flyers fan.

Surviving with his wife Carla are children, Carlene Braun, and husband Mark of Huntsville, AL, Beth Gonzalez, and husband Fidel with whom he resided, Kathy Lyons, and husband Bob of Franklin, TN, Robert Sallash, and wife Lynn of Emmaus, and Gretchen Enright, and husband Dan of San Clemente, CA; eight grandchildren and a great-grandson.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 23, in First Baptist Church, followed by burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  Family and friends may call Friday, October 22, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden Street, Bethlehem, or Saturday, October 23, from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. in the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to First Baptist Church, 3235 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18017.  Online condolences may be sent to www.pearsonfh.com.