Mary R. Bartholomew, 94, of Quakertown, formerly of Allentown, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Rose A. (Griffin) Bartholomew.

As a teen, Mary worked for Woolworths. She went on to work for Blue Cross and then drove school buses for Southern Lehigh/Allentown School Districts. She loved cars, owning close to 200 in her lifetime. Mary was also an animal lover, she had many beloved cats and was known to walk her dogs frequently around south Allentown.

Mary will be lovingly remembered by her nieces: Mary Ann Brown of Allentown, and Linda Stauffer of Quakertown; great-niece, Christine, wife of Jason Talbot, of Nazareth, and a great-nephew, Freddy Brown III of Allentown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in passing by her brother, Patrick Bartholomew and a great-niece, Katie Stauffer.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 10AM until the service at 11AM, all at Weber Funeral Home 502 Ridge Avenue Allentown, PA 18102. Burial will immediately follow at Morgenland Cemetery in Allentown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's memory to the Lehigh Valley Humane Society.