Donald C. Lerch, 67, of Coplay, died Nov. 7, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown. He was the husband of Susan J. (Mark) Lerch for 40 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Robert C. Lerch Sr. and Emma C. (Miltenberger) Weber of Northampton.

He was a laborer for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 35 years before retiring.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Nicole and her husband Joshua Altemose of Emerald and Rebecca A. of Catasauqua; a stepson, Eric Mark of New Orleans, La.; a brother, Robert Lerch Jr. of Exeter, N.H.; two sisters, Jane E. Fried of North Catasauqua and Gail David of New Tripoli; eight grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.

Contributions may be made to the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.