Vernon McCrae Obituary Vernon Jerome McCrae, 62, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill due to complications with his health. His body is at rest. His spirit lives on. Vernon was a Washington, DC native who migrated to Bloomsburg, PA in 1992 then to Bethlehem in 2007 where he and his wife Marie settled and eventually purchased their first home. Vernon took pride in his home and lived his life to provide for his family. He enjoyed music, grilling, watching football and working on home projects. Survivors: Vernon is survived by his wife Marie McCrae; children, Melissa Hendryx, Dashawn Lightner, Kaylie Lightner-Levan, Hope Lightner-Levan, Nicholas McCrae and Keith Michael Lightner-Levan; grandchildren, Ajmaani Clarke, Aniyah Hendryx, Aijah Hendryx, Adrean Hendryx, Gabriel Lightner, Greyson Lightner and Georgia Lightner, beloved canine companion King and Maries canine companion D.O.G. He is also carried on by a plethora of friends and friends who are family. Vernon is now reunited with his daughter Krystal Lightner who was laid to rest in August 2018. Service: Funeral Service 3:30PM Monday, July 22, 2024 at Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem. Viewing 1:30PM to 3:30PM Monday, July 22, 2024 at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Please record a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. Immediately following the service a gathering will be held at 351 Green Street, Bath, PA 18014. Services Viewing Monday July 22, 2024 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Cantelmi Long Funeral Home 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA Funeral Service Monday July 22, 2024 3:30 PM Cantelmi Long Funeral Home 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA Private Interment