Michael Pron, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at the age of 98, surrounded by the love of his family. His passing comes nearly three years after the loss of his beloved wife, Dolores, with whom he shared a lifetime of devotion, partnership, and cherished memories.

Born in Minersville, Pennsylvania, Michael was the son of the late John and Sophie Pron. He later made his home in Bethlehem, where he became a man whose life was defined by faith, family, hard work, and kindness. He possessed a quiet strength and provided unwavering support to those he loved.

Mike dedicated more than 38 years of service to Bethlehem Steel before retiring. He took great pride in his work and was part of a generation whose dedication and strong work ethic helped build both a community and a legacy that continues to endure.

Together with his wife, Mike built a loving life filled with laughter, traditions, and countless memories. Their annual Christmas gatherings became a treasured family tradition, highlighted by a spirited sing-along of Christmas carols accompanied by the family's beloved "Christmas Band". Mike especially cherished family gatherings, holidays, and opportunities to spend time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. These celebrations reflected his love of family and his joy in bringing people together.

He was a member of Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, SOAR (Steelworkers of America Retired) the PFIW (Pennsylvania Federation of Injured Workers) and was a board member of the Steel Workers Archives, a group that works to preserve the legacy of the steelworkers in Bethlehem.

He is survived by his daughters, Marie Horwath and husband, Butch, and Michele Gimbar and husband, Andy; his son, Michael Pron and wife, Holly Pron; his brother Peter Pron and wife Gerry; his grandchildren, Lauren Daniels and husband, Andrew, Andy M. Gimbar and wife, Michelle, Jenna Gimbar and husband Scott Chown , Jessica Pron and husband, Andrew Hart, and Matthew Pron and partner Bailey Fleming; his great-grandsons, Greyson and Levi Gimbar and Cooper Daniels. He was preceded in death by his siblings William Katchmar and Anne Mitchell.

Mike will be remembered for his gentle spirit, his devotion to his family, and the example of love, loyalty, and dedication that he provided throughout his life. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched and, in the family, he loved so dearly.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 10 A.M. until noon at which time we will celebrate this life of Michael Pron and honor his legacy at 12 Noon on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 A memory tribute may be placed www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to support the important work the Archives does by sending a check to Steelworkers Archives, Inc 77 Wind Creek Boulevard, Suite 215, Bethlehem, PA 18015.