Laura Jean Perlow, 88, of Bethlehem, died March 4, 2013, at home after a short illness. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of Joseph and Ksaweryna (Wadolna) Pakelo. She was the wife of the late Peter P. Perlow for 53 years.

She attended school in the Bethlehem School District.

She worked at the Bethlehem Steel and in the garment industry.

She was a member of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Diane Orner of Bangor and Joan Michler of Bethlehem; a son, Peter Perlow of Amityville, N. Y.; five grandchildren, Brad and Justin Perlow, Sandra Orner, Rachel Gayle and Morgana Kennedy; four great- grandchildren Jewel Perlow, Ellen Felton and Rory and Dane Kennedy; nieces; and nephews.

She was predeceased by three sisters.

Contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospice, c/o Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.

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