Verna D. Tycholiz, 96, of Allentown and formerly of Bethlehem, died Sept. 27, 2017, in Lehigh Center, Macungie. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Franklin S. and Hattie M (Trexler) Dilliard. She was the wife of the late John Tycholiz.

She was employed by the former Western Electric (later AT&T, Lucent) before retiring.

She was a member of Christ Church U.C.C., Bethlehem, where she was a quilter.

She was a member of the Pennsylvania German Heritage Society, Kutztown.

She is survived by a son, John of Macungie; a daughter, Beverly of Allentown; a grandson, Bradley and his wife Amy Tycholiz; and a great-granddaughter, Hope.

She was predeceased by seven brothers; and one sister.

Contributions may be made to Christ Church U.C.C., 75 E. Market St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

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