Marian F. James

February 28, 2021

Marian F. James, 97 formerly of Bethlehem and Jonas, PA, passed away February 28, 2021 in Westminster Village, Allentown. Marian was a Psychiatric Nurse for the Commonwealth of PA working in the Pennhurst Center and Norristown State Hospital for 30 years until retiring. After retirement, she worked in the same capacity at Gnaden Huetten Hospital in Lehighton, PA for 5 years. Born in West Pittston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carlton and Reba (Hahn) Courtright. She was a graduate of West Pittston High School and Wyoming Seminary in 1942 and a graduate of St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1945. In high school she loved playing the violin. In retirement, she enjoyed the peace and solitude of her home in the woods. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and was very active with their blood drives. She was also a volunteer RN for the West End Ambulance in Effort, PA for 15 years. She was a “nurse for life” and brought great joy and comfort to those she served, and to those she worked with. To her family, she was a loving and proud mom, and “Nana.” Survivors: Son: Thomas C. Harp and his wife Margaret Harp of Allentown, Daughters: Nancy wife of Robert Grebe of Apache Junction, AZ and Linda Harp of Sinking Spring, PA, 8 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild. A Memorial Service will be private, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. To view Marian’s memorial service, go to her obituary at: www.jsburkholder.com, it will be livestreamed on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Salvation Army.