Lois M. Guerra, 59, of Bethlehem, died Oct. 15, 2013, after an eight year battle with cancer. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of Mary (Alonso) Guerra of Bethlehem and the late Adolph Guerra.

She was a graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing, Reading. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees from DeSales University.

She was a nurse for Lehigh Valley Hospital for 38 years. She was most recently director of the Orthopedic Unit, Cedar Crest location.

She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Alesia and her husband Chad Coulter of Bethlehem; two grandchildren, Cameron and Ava Coulter; a brother, Richard and his wife Meg Guerra of Ind.; two nieces, Michele (Tyler) Hasty and Danielle (Ryan) Mains; and a nephew, Matthew Guerra.

Contributions may be made to the Lehigh Valley Health Network Friends of Nursing, Development Office, 2100 Mack Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103.

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