Elmer Alfred DaRe Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Elmer Alfred DaRe of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Elmer left this world on October 9, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elmer Alfred DaRe to show support.
As Elmer departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Elmer may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Elmer leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph DaRe and Maria DaRe (Bett); and his siblings, Dominic (Mink) and Liz Fegley. He is survived by: his wife MaryLouise (Danko); his children, Jay DaRe (Laurie), T. J. DaRe and Michelle "Missy" DaRe (John Ketner); and his grandchildren, Andrew, Alex, Jules and Savannah.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church (1861 Catasauqua Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
