Myrtle M. McClure, 85, of Bethlehem died peacefully Friday, March 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Robert McClure, Sr. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Carl C. and Stella J. (Arnold) Poehler. After high school, Myrtle worked in the kitchen at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. After her children were born, she became a homemaker, taking care of her home and raising her children. When her children were grown, she began a second career as a Manager for Dollar General for 28 years working throughout the Lehigh Valley before retiring in 2010. In her spare time, Myrtle enjoyed playing solitaire, cooking and connecting with her grandchildren and great grandchildren on Facebook. She was a talented seamstress who when she was younger made a lot of her own clothes. Myrtle mostly enjoyed spending time with her family. She had a great sense of humor and always had a good story to share.

Survivors: Daughters, Donna Buss and her husband John of Freemansburg, Estella "Sis" Beard and her husband Glenn of Red Hill, Melody Birk and her husband Timothy of Bath, Stacey Barbosa McClure of Bethlehem; sons, James Galley and his wife Connie Cook Galley of Whitehall, Robert McClure, Jr. and his wife Gail of Easton, Richard Galley and his wife Lori Donofrio Galley of Reading, Brian McClure of Bethlehem; siblings, Bernadine of Allentown, Betty of Lower Saucon Twp., Albert of Bethlehem, Joseph and his wife Diane of Bethlehem; 23 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son David McClure and siblings Richard and Carl.

Service: A Private Service will be held for the family. There are no calling hours. Interment Bethlehem Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

Contributions: Memorials may be made in Myrtle's memory to St. Luke's Hospice, c/o the Development Office, St. Luke's Hospital 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.