Gerald “Jerry” H. Hartzell, 71, of Northampton and formerly of Bethlehem, died Sept. 15, 2018, at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of Harry J. Hartzell and the late Helen I. (Edelman) Hartzell.

He was a 1966 graduate of Liberty High School.

He was in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.

He was a machinist for nearly 30 years with Spirax-Sarco Engineering, formerly of Allentown. He later worked for B. Braun Medical, Bethlehem, until he retired in 2009.

In addition to his father, he is survived by four daughters, Geraldine Hartzell Kocher of Arizona, Rachel and her husband Peter Lenig of Lower Macungie Township, Sarah of Catasauqua and Deborah and her husband Timothy Teel of Lehighton; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gloria and her husband Richard Szczepanski Sr. of East Allen Township and Patricia Hartzell of Lancaster; a former wife, Jean McLaughlin of Whitehall; a niece; and a nephew.

He was predeceased by a nephew, Andrew Szczepanski.

There will be a calling time 6-8 p.m., followed by services 8 p.m., both Sept. 21 at the funeral home, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Moorestown, 18014.

Arrangements were made by George G. Bensing Funeral Home Inc.