Joan L. Nauroth, 90, of Allentown, passed away September 27, 2024. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. Kralick Jr. and Mary E. (Schlicher) Kralick. Joan was preceded in passing by her loving husband of 72 years, Bernard F. Nauroth Sr. in 2023.

After graduating from William Allen High School, Joan went on to work for Lesavoy Mills, Silver Star Manufacturing, and then for Allentown State Hospital where she retired. She was a member of Notre Dame Catholic church in Bethlehem, the NRA, and the Coplay Saengerbund.

Joan loved traveling and crafting, specifically painting. She had a talent for sewing clothes, especially for herself and her family.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Charles and wife Sharon, Bernard Jr. and wife Caroline, and Richard. Grandchildren: Grace and her husband, Michael, Faith and her husband, Jim, Christian, Matthew, Charity, Megan and her husband, Dylan, Nicholas, Nathan, and Natasha. along with 6 Great Grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in passing by a granddaughter, Narissa and a sister, Rose Ann.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, October 8th from 9:30AM until the mass of christian burial at 10:30AM, all at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem, PA.

Donations may be made in Joan's name to the church.