Jacqueline (Jackie) M. O'Brian, 71, lost her short battle with leukemia on July 1. She passed away peacefully at St Luke's Hospice on Black River Road in Bethlehem. She was born in Allentown on May 26, 1944 to Robert M. and Catherine M. (Hartman) O'Brian. She was married for 11 years to Donald Martin and leaves behind two children. Her daughter, Chantelle lives in Quakertown and her son, Robert, resides in Bethlehem. She is also survived by her sister, Eileen Tobaygo of Quakertown and her daughter-in-law, Sheila Martin, of Bethlehem.

Jackie will be remembered as a warm, giving person who loved her family, her friends and animals. She loved to bead, knit and crochet, and was also an avid reader.

Services will be held on Saturday, July 18 and will officiated by Rev. David Swonger of Lititz, PA. Calling time is from 10:15 am to 11 am with the memorial service immediately following. After the service, there will be a picnic to celebrate her life held at 5695 Hill Ct, Center Valley, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lehigh Valley Animal Food Bank, 511 E Third Street, Room 73, Bethlehem, PA 18015