Marion Bowen, 96, formerly of North Catasauqua, died Feb. 25, 2015, in Manor Care, Bethlehem.

Born in North Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late William C. Bowen Sr. and the late Margaret (Moore) Bowen.

She was a splitter and cutter in the needle trade in the Lehigh Valley for many years until she retired in 1981.

She was a member of the former St. Lawrence Catholic Church, North Catasauqua.

She is survived by a niece, Margaret (Ohotski) Kalnas; a nephew, Thomas Ohotski; nieces; and nephews.

Contributions may be sent to St. John Fisher Catholic Church, 1229 Third St., North Catasauqua, 18032.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.