Marilyn D. Bachman, 90, of Northampton, formerly of Allentown, died March 16, 2020, at Moravian Village, Bethlehem.

She was the beloved wife of Albert K. Bachman, with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage on Oct. 11, 2019.

Born March 9, 1930, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Irene (Mehringer) Christl.

A 1948 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, for years she was an active member of her class reunion committee.

An office manager at Blue Cross, Allentown, she retired in 1960.

She was a member of St. John Fisher Catholic Church, North Catasauqua.

An avid jigsaw puzzle maker, romance novel enthusiast, who greatly enjoyed home “fixer upper” televisions shows such as “This Old House,” she loved Josh Early dark chocolate vanilla butter creams.

She treasured trips with her husband and friends in the Telephone Pioneers of America, and for years was a devoted Camelot for Children holiday package wrapper at the Lehigh Valley Mall.

She was blessed with tremendous friends throughout her life, including residents of the S. 23rd St., Allentown, neighborhood she called home for many years, as well as the Tuesday night “dinner gang” and the loyal residents of the famed Bally Drive black beach.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Charles Bachman and his wife, Shareen, of Bethlehem Township.

A celebration of her life will be held in the future when everyone can gather safely to honor her and her memory.

In lieu of flowers, consider a contribution in her memory to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, c/o Honors and Memorials, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Refer to Memorial Account 12014125.

Online donations may be made at stjude.org. Note in memory of Marilyn Bachman, with acknowledgment of your kindness to Albert K. Bachman, 2028 Bally Drive, Northampton, PA 18067.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.