Published May 31. 2018 12:00AM
Viva Viola Coleman, 93, of Bethlehem, died April 5, 2018 at her residence. Born in Clifton, she was a daughter of the late William and Jennie (Swayze) Kehley. She was the wife of the late James Regis Coleman Sr., a former City of Bethlehem assistant fire chief; and the late George Rowe, who was killed in action during the Battle of the Bulge.
She was a parishioner of Notre Dame of Bethlehem.
She is survived by three sons, James Jr., Charlie and Larry; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Notre Dame of Bethlehem Church, 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.