Bessie L. Kresge, 88, of Bethlehem, formerly of Northampton, died June 14, 2017, at ManorCare Health Services, Bethlehem.

Born in West Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Helen (Laudenschleger) Seyfried.

She is survived by a son, Kennard K. Jr. and his wife Barbara of Walnutport; two sisters, Emma and Nancy and her husband Donald; a sister-in-law, Gail; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

She was predeceased by two sons, Harry F. and Norman P. Kresge.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home, Inc., Northampton.