Thomas W. DeCrosta, 95, of Bethlehem, died June 16, 2021, at Country Meadows of Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Peter and Ethel (Korpics) DeCrosta. He was the husband of Lorraine (Michael) A. DeCrosta for 70 years.

He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Lehigh University.

He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater.

He was a teacher in the Bethlehem School District for 44 years. He taught at Northeast Junior HS and Liberty and Freedom high schools.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Thomas W. Jr. and his wife Diane of Reston, Virginia, and Scott and his wife Rebekah of Cypress, Texas; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Katharine DeCrosta.

He was predeceased by a son, Dr. Jeffrey DeCrosta; and three brothers, Wallace DeCrosta, Peter DeCrosta and Matthew DeCrosta.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.