Lois Dianne (Wilkinson) Shelly Obituary
The passing of Lois Dianne (Wilkinson) Shelly of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania occurred on July 28, 2026. Lois, born on September 14, 1934, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George F. Sr. Wilkinson and Nina Wilkinson (Stehly); her husband Eastburn "Ed" Herbert Shelly Jr.; her son Barry Shelly; her son-in-law Keith Cacciatore; her grandson Quinn McNamara; and her siblings, George F. Wilkinson Jr. and Audrey Martin.
She is survived by: her children, Richard Shelly (Carol) of Bath, Brian Shelly (Gail Ann) of Bethlehem, Valerie Cacciatore of Bethlehem, Melanie Olenwine (Scott) of Bethlehem and Kevin Shelly of Bethlehem; her daughter-in-law Judi Shelly; and her sisters, Joyce McKinnon and Judith Young. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lois's memory to the Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering, 75 E Market St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or to Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley, 1302 N Sherman St, Allentown, PA 18109. The family has chosen to send donations to Bethlehem Emergency ShelteringDonate Now (https://bethlehememergencysheltering.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh ValleyDonate Now (https://mowglv.org).
