Mary Ann (Pearson) Bruch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown. She was born on October 27, 1952, in Garrett, Indiana, to the late Monfort and Mildred (Johnson) Pearson.

Mary Ann was a graduate of Emmaus High School, Class of 1970. She dedicated many years of service to the Parkland School District, working in food service until her retirement.

She shared over 50 years of marriage with her loving husband, Edward Bruch. Together they built a loving family. Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Klempke, and her grandchildren, Peyton and Isabella, who brought her great joy. She is also survived by her sisters, Nancy Christman and Debra Pearson as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Stanley Klempke II, and her sister, Jo Ann Rhode.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Mary Ann's arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley, 944 Marcon Blvd #110, Allentown, PA 18109.