Cynthia Kramer

Cynthia A. Kramer, 71, of Bethlehem Township passed away, Tuesday, November 25th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice in Allentown. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Janice L. (Kulp) Kibler. She was married to Joseph Kramer with whom she would have celebrated 51 years of marriage on November 30, 2025. 

Cindy was a 1972 graduate of Freedom High School where she and her husband started dating. Cindy went on to become a nurse graduating from East Stroudsburg University with her RN/BSN. She held several notable positions throughout her life, including the Director of Nursing at Leader Nursing Home, she was a nursing instructor at Northampton Community College for 14 years, and she eventually retired as the Clinical Director of Nursing at Gracedale Nursing Home. Cindy was a member of the Calypso Chapter 163, Order of the Eastern Star.

Wherever Cindy and her husband went she was often recognized because she touched so many people's lives over her 40 years of service. Cindy was artistically talented, she enjoyed painting, playing classic piano, baking, and decorating cakes, especially for her granddaughter's birthdays and other special life events. She was a strong, selfless woman who was always willing to help those in need. Cindy loved all animals, especially her German Shepherds. When Cindy could find time, she loved spending it at the beach. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, daughter, Jennifer wife of Garrett Gallia, son, Thomas Kramer, granddaughter, Olivia Gallia, brother, William Kibler husband of Denise, and sister, Susan wife of Daniel Muller. 

A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 4th at Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 1-3 PM. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Cindy's name to the Lehigh Valley Humane Society  https://lehighvalleyhumanesociety.org/memorial or to the ALS Association, https://www.als.org/?form=general&s_src=donatebutton.