Shirley Ann Cech, 89, of Bethlehem, PA died peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026 surrounded by the love of family at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the widow of George A. Cech and William Smith. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Isabelle (Hein) Dougherty. A 1954 graduate of Liberty High School, Shirley furthered her education by studying to become a certified nurse assistant working for Good Shepherd at the Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg Campus. She was a banquet waitress for over 25 years before retiring. After high school she was a crossing guard for the Bethlehem School District. Shirley was a faithful member of Incarnation of Our Lord Church, Bethlehem. She was a former choir member and could often be found in the church cleaning and decorating for special occasions. She loved to cook and bake for her family and church. She and her husband George were blessed to be able to travel to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Tahoe, California, Florida and Massachusetts. She especially enjoyed visits to the New Jersey shore points. Trips to Atlantic City always included a visit to the casino slot machines.

Survivors: Sons, Scott Smith and his wife Helen of Rock Hill, SC, Francis G. Cech and his wife Crystal of Bethlehem, Mark Cech and his wife Anne of Allentown; Sister, Karen Snyder of Bethlehem; Grandchildren, Kevin, Christie, Kory, Nicholas, James, Joshua, Jennifer; Great Granddaughter, Aina. Shirley was looking forward to the birth of her 2nd great grandchild. She was predeceased by her son, John Cech.

Service: A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Incarnation of Our Lord Church, 617 Pierce St., Bethlehem. A viewing will be held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem and 10:00AM to 11:00AM Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the church. Interment will follow the service at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Please record a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.