Nancy Black Obituary

Age - 92

September 10, 2023

Bethlehem, PA

Nancy Renee (Morgan) Black, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was the widow of Richard N. Black. Born on March 8, 1931 in Centralia, she was a daughter of the late Lamar and Naomi (Mochamer) Morgan. Nancy worked as a registered nurse for Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg since the day they opened the doors until she retired. Survivors: Nancy will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Richele Abraham; 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 4 children, and 2 grandchildren. Services: A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St. , Bethlehem PA 18018 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 5:00 PM until the time of service. A memory tribute may be placed at www. cantelmifuneralhome. com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Nancy's memory to Lehigh Valley Hospice, Lehigh Valley Hospice at Lehigh Valley Health Network and addressed to: Lehigh Valley Health Network, Office of Philanthropy, 3435 Winchester Rd. , Allentown, PA 18104.

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