Bette Joyce Chosak, 79, of Bethlehem Township, formerly of Whiting, New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York, died Sept. 16, 2026 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Township. She was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Jack and Ida (Trotsky) Kiven.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from SUNY Oneonta, followed by a master’s degree in education from Brooklyn College. She worked as a public schoolteacher in New York City for over 20 years, primarily as a home instructor.

She became politically active at a young age and continued to volunteer for the issues she believed in for the rest of her life.

She is survived by her three children: Jen Prior and her partner Jeff Greenwald of Arlington, MA, Andrew J. and his wife Mary Beth Chosak of Bethlehem Township, and Jamie Chosak of Brooklyn, NY; as well as her grandchildren: Abby, J.D., Cara, Molly, Leo and Danny. She was predeceased by her older brother Robert Kiven.

Contributions can be made to an organization working for peace and dignity for those in need around the world, something she cared about deeply.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home.