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Maria Bauer Obituary

Maria A. Bauer, 80, formerly of Whitehall, passed away on February 27, 2023, at ManorCare in Bethlehem. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Bauer who passed away in March of 2014. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Antoinette (DeLuca) Camody. She worked as an administrative partner at Lehigh Valley Hospital for over 38 years before her retirement in 2012. Maria will be lovingly remembered by her children, Deborah, wife of Richard Bassett, MaryAnn, wife of Scott Christman, Sr., Charles N. Bauer and husband Bill Ajhar, and Nicole, wife of Thomas Miller, Jr. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren. A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 3, 2023, at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 3024 S Ruch St, Whitehall, PA 18052. A viewing will be held from 8:30-10:00 AM at Brubaker Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, PA 18037. Entombment will follow services at Woodlawn Cemetery in Allentown. Contributions may be made in Maria's name to Battle Borne and sent to 1220 S Halstead St, Allentown, PA 18103, or the Alzheimer's Association and sent to 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 1, 2023.

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Terese Spanitz and family

March 2, 2023

Dear Deb, MaryAnn, Charles and Nicole, We are so sorry to hear the news of your moms passing. She was a wonderful person and so proud of each of you. My family and I have such fond memories of her while growing up and I was blessed to have her as my godmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
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Bonnie (Knotek) Mlasgar

March 1, 2023

Deb, Maryann, Chaz, & Nikki we are so sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. She was a very loving, caring person, also a lot of fun to be around, and a great neighbor. She will be missed by all those that knew her. Maria was so proud of her family & tried to give them a great life.
May you have comfort in knowing that she is in a better place and not suffering anymore.
God Bless all of you.

Claire McGinley

March 1, 2023

Maria was such an important part of LVH 17th ED staff. She kept the night shift running. Her children have followed in Maria and Chuck's footsteps . They are health care workers who learned from the best . Your work friend, Claire McGinley

Laurie Vandegrift

March 1, 2023

Dear Deb and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

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