Marilyn Bartholomew, 81, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 20, 1944, in Sugar Notch, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Alberta (Miller) Hughey.

A graduate of Liberty High School's Class of 1962, Marilyn went on to attend Allentown Business School. She built a fulfilling career as the Director of Marketing at Piercing Pagoda, a role she held for much of her life. Even after retiring, Marilyn remained active working for Home Instead and generously giving her time as a Meals on Wheels volunteer.

In her younger years, Marilyn taught Sunday school at St. Thomas UCC, sharing her gentle spirit with the children she guided. She enjoyed playing cards, was an avid reader, and cherished time spent with the people she loved. She also took great pride in hosting Southern Living and Rubbermaid home demonstrations, where her warm personality and love of creating a welcoming home always shone through.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of sixty years, Henry J. Bartholomew, Jr.; daughters Stacey Eckman and her husband Brian, and Kelly Frankenfield and her husband Frank; son Josh Bartholomew and his wife Monique; sisters Nancy Koehler and Dawn Fritz and her husband David; grandchildren Caitlin, Eric, Lauren, Jack, Alexis, Jordan, and Benjamin; and great-grandson Bryson. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Pokrifcsak.

Services: A Memorial Service will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10 A.M. until time of the service. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis, 229 N Main Street Coopersburg, PA 18036 Wescoe.org