Published September 02. 2025 12:51PM
Barbara Davis, 70, of Northampton, died Aug. 14, 2025. She was the wife of James Davis. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Peter P. and Frances M. (Fuhrman) Faleski.
She graduated from Liberty HS, Burlington Community College in Burlington, NJ. and Cedar Crest College in Allentown.
She was a registered nurse, ER department manager and director of nursing. She worked for Lehigh Valley Hospital and Westfield Hospital. She began the Sexual Assault Unit in the ER Department at 17th and Chew.
She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker in Orefield. Barb was an avid cruiser and has taken more than 50 cruises. While on the ship she enjoyed playing bingo, snorkeling, attending shows and going to the casino. She also enjoyed being with the grandchildren, doing crafts and arranging flowers.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by children James A. Davis and wife Stacey, Jason Davis, Bradley Davis and wife Margaret; grandchildren- Hanna, Chase, Makayla, Emily and Natalie; siblings Henry A Faleski, Karen D Luise, Frances S Beaver and David P Faleski. She was predeceased by her sibling Peter Faleski.
Services were provided by Downing Funeral Home, 1002 W Broad St. Bethlehem.
Contributions can be made to the LV Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.