Leon P. Pearson, 81, of Bethlehem, died Feb. 26, 2013, in Moravian Village. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Paul and Lucinda (Laubach) Pearson. He was the husband of Dorothy (Wildgen) Pearson for 45 years.

He was in the U.S Army during the Korean War.

He was a firefighter for the City of Bethlehem before retiring.

He is survived by two sons, David and his wife Monica of Bethlehem, and Brian and his wife Sue of Lower Macungie Township; a brother, Richard of Brick Township, N.J.; five grandchildren, Greg, Tim, Kaitlyn, Brett and Amanda; and a great-grandson, Tyler.

Contributions may be sent to City of Bethlehem Fallen Heroes, 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Arrangements were made by Pearson Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.