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Carol Anne O'Donnell

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Pearson Funeral Home, Inc. - Bethlehem

1901 Linden Street

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Carol O'Donnell Obituary

Carol Anne O'Donnell, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025. She was the wife of Anthony M. O'Donnell for 55 years. Born in Argentia, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Doyle) LaForm. Carol earned her nursing degree at Northampton Community college, then worked as a nurse at Gracedale until retiring in 2010. A member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Carol loved gardening and various crafts, wreath making and knitting. In addition to her husband Anthony, she is survived by a daughter Erin Klepeis of Indianland, South Carolina; a son Patrick O'Donnell of Westborough, Massachusetts; a sister Kathleen Hein of Whitehall, PA; and six grandchildren, Connor, Imogen, William, Benjamin, Elowyn, and Adaline. Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Carol Anne O'Donnell, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jul. 11, 2025.

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Anne Friedman

July 13, 2025

Im so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife, mother, mother in law, grandmother and sister. May the love of family and friends help you all through this most difficult time. May Carol rest in peace

Bonnie Palinkas

July 11, 2025

Dear Erin and Family. My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your dear mother, Carol. I have many fond memories of her in school. She was such a fun and happy go lucky woman. She will be deeply missed by all of us. Heaven has gained a true angel indeed.

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