Joan K. Marmelo, 66, of Bethlehem, died December 23, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late John and Theresa (Jancsarics) Racosky.

She was a job coach for VIA of the Lehigh Valley.

She was a bowler.

She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Gerhart; two grandchildren, Laci and Cody Gerhart; three brothers, Rich Racosky, James Racosky and his wife Lisa and Michael Racosky and his wife Cynthia; a niece, Judith Pezzuto; and a nephew, Joseph Racosky.

Contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, 850 S. Fifth St., Allentown, PA 18103.

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