Debra A. Bower November 8, 1959 - March 16, 2025

Debra A. Bower, 65, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the fiancé of Joseph M. Sokalski. Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Edward Lyons and Gertrude (Klose) Snyder. Debra was a member of the Franklin Fire Association and an honorary member of Hogan’s Social Club. She loved sightseeing and watching airplanes. Debra also enjoyed watching movies and listening to music, especially Elvis Pressley.

Survivors: Fiance Joseph; Children: April L. Bower, Ronald R, Troxell III, George E. Chapman, Gerard M. Chapman Jr., Bruce L.D. Chapman, Reta A. Chapman; Sister: Beth Robbins and her husband Robbie; Brothers: Tommy Snyder and his wife Mercedes, George Snyder and his wife Stacey, Norman Snyder. Debra was predeceased by her sister Diane M. Mertz and by brothers Edward Lyons, James Lyons Sr.

A Celebration of Life will be held for her family in the future. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. www.stephensfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution made out to Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown PA 18106, to help the family offset final expenses.