Michael Pron 98, died June 24, 2026. Born in Minersville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Sophie Pron. He later made his home in Bethlehem with his wife Dolores.

Mike dedicated more than 38 years of service to Bethlehem Steel Corp. before retiring. He took great pride in his work and was part of a generation whose dedication and strong work ethic helped build both a community and a legacy that continues to endure.

He was a member of Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, SOAR (Steelworkers of America Retired) the PFIW (Pennsylvania Federation of Injured Workers) and was a board member of the Steel Workers Archives, a group that works to preserve the legacy of the steelworkers in Bethlehem.

He is survived by; his daughters, Marie Horwath and husband, Butch, and Michele Gimbar and husband, Andy; son, Michael Pron and wife, Holly Pron; brother Peter Pron and wife Gerry; grandchildren, Lauren Daniels and husband, Andrew, Andy M. Gimbar and wife, Michelle, Jenna Gimbar and husband Scott Chown, Jessica Pron and husband, Andrew Hart, and Matthew Pron and partner Bailey Fleming; great-grandsons, Greyson and Levi Gimbar and Cooper Daniels. He was predeceased by siblings William Katchmar and Anne Mitchell.

Contributions may be made to support the important work the Archives does by sending a check to Steelworkers Archives, Inc 77 Wind Creek Boulevard, Suite 215, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

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Arrangements were made by Cantelmi Long Funeral Home.