Lillian Mae Bartholomew, 83, of Bath, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg. Born March 14, 1943, in Allen Township, she was the daughter of the late Warren D. and Myra M. (Moll) Schwartz. She and her husband, Joshua J. Bartholomew, shared 65 years of marriage. Lillian was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Seemsville and was active with Harmony Grange #1692 and 4-H. She enjoyed camping and trips to the shore. 

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Barbara S. Dailey and husband Thomas, Douglas J. Bartholomew and wife Lisa, and Cynthia S. Pulcini; grandchildren, Jillian S. Best and husband Travis, Joshua J. Dailey and wife Jamie, Jaime (James) A. Dailey, Haley M. Bartholomew, Courtlynn M. Lawler and husband Robert, and Roslyn R. Michael and husband Nathan; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Jeremiah, Madeline, Henley, Savannah, and Conor; brother, David W. Schwartz; sisters, Rebecca A. Seip and Linda J. Miller; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her grandson, Jonathan, and her daughter’s fiancé, Thomas Seebald. 

Services will be held Saturday, September 12th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s UCC Church, 8142 Valley View Rd., Northampton. Interment will be private. Arrangements are under the care of Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be submitted below. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church in Lillian’s memory.