James A. McDermott Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James A. McDermott Jr. of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on April 24, 2026, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James A. McDermott Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his sister Edith Fanton. He is survived by: his wife Bette Lynn McDermott; his children, James Thomas McDermott (Michelle McDermott), William Sean McDermott (Karen McDermott), Kevin Alvah McDermott (Katie Conrad), Gregory Edward McDermott (Tina Miles), Steven Patrick McDermott (Victoria McDermott), Dawn Michelle Brewster (Mike) and Kristin Lynn Dievendorf (Eric); his brothers, Edward McDermott (Barbara) and Robert McDermott (Alicia); his friend Lee Ellen Chontos; his grandchildren, Gene, Matthew, James, Lindsey, Mason, Jack, Kay, Jane, David, Sheena and Michael; and his parents, James A. McDermott, Sr. and Helen Nelson McDermott.
The family has kindly requested that charitable contributions be made in Jim's memory to the Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation. (https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com).
