Lorraine A. Nehilla, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on May 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late Stanislaus Nehilla. Born in Bethlehem and raised as a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church on the Southside, she was the daughter of the late Grace (Sever) and Joseph Zamadics. Lorraine graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 1963 then began her working career at Union Bank, where she met her husband. After marrying Stanislaus in 1966, Lorraine was a happy stay-at-home wife and mother before re-entering the work force with Lehigh Valley Bank in 1984. She retired from the former Keystone Savings and Loan in the mid-2010s with nearly 30 years of service. An avid bingo player, reader (especially of murder mysteries), and tv watcher, Lorraine eventually moved to the Harrisburg area in 2021 to live with her son Stephen, daughter-in-law Melanie, and nine of her ten grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.

Lorraine is survived by her son- Stephen Nehilla husband of Melanie; daughter- Karen Nehilla wife of John Griffiths; grandchildren- Francis, RachelAnn, Nicholas, Andrew, Joseph, Michael, Daniel, Christopher, Theresa Nehilla and Madeline Griffiths; brother- Thomas Zamadics husband of Anne. Numerous nieces, nephews, and Godchildren. She was predeceased by her son- John Nehilla.

A Calling Time will be held Friday, June 19th 11:00AM-12:00PM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 12PM, all at Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Contributions can be made in Lorraine’s memory to Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church or to Society of St. Joseph of Bethlehem care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.