Barbara (Groth) Dimler

     Barbara Groth Dimler passed away at home on April 27, 2020, one day before her seventy-ninth birthday. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of Earle and AnnaMae Groth and a 1959 graduate of Liberty High School.

    Barbara was a loving mother and her life was characterized by tireless dedication and service to others through her work and steadfastness to her faith. She worked for Bethlehem Steel for 23 years, retiring in 1997. After her retirement she continued providing her organizational expertise, including most recently in the office of First Baptist Church, Bethlehem where she was a longtime member.

   Barbara loved helping animals, rescuing and caring for many cats over the years. She was an avid reader and most often could be found with a book in her hands. She also enjoyed playing word games and puzzles with her grandchildren. 

Survivors: Barbara will be greatly missed by her son Michael (Leah) Dimler of Glen Ellyn, IL; her two grandchildren Ian and Sloane, also of Glen Ellyn, IL; her sister Marilyn (Calvin) Peters of Bethlehem; two nieces, Jennifer Peters and Susan Larimer, several great nieces and nephews and her beloved cat Daisy. She is predeceased by her parents and her former husband William C. Dimler.

Services: A Live Streamed Funeral Service may be viewed beginning at 11 A.M. on Tuesday July 14, 2020 on Barbara's obituary page. Barbara's arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. 

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbara’s name may be made to Animals In Distress, PO Box 609, Coopersburg, PA 18036. 

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