Anna Marie Newton (80) of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away surrounded by her family on November 23, 2023. Anna Marie loved spending time with her family, going above and beyond to make unforgettable holidays with great food, games, and fun for all ages. She was a very charismatic woman who always put her family first. Anna Marie loved music, and it was not uncommon to hear her singing around the house, usually making up her own lyrics. Family members always knew what to do in the kitchen with Grandma Ann’s directions to prepare her famous meatballs and ravioli, passed down from her mother Rose. 

Anna Marie was born in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of Frank and Rose Testa. With a high school education, she ascended the corporate world as a Global Marketing Executive for products like Pantene and Bain de Soleil with companies like Coty, Pfizer, Hoffmann La Roche, Richardson-Vicks and Johnson and Johnson. She attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Bethlehem Township. 

Anna Marie is survived by her husband of 32 years, Wayne S. Newton, her four sons Anthony de Santis (Bridgit), Matthew De Sando, Jesse Newton (Shawna) and Dana Newton (Katie); brother Raymond Testa (Sheila), and seven grandchildren: Magdala, Mason, Brielle, Paisley, Taylor, Ryland and Connor. 

The family will be having a private memorial service and in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in her name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude). 

Service: Private at the convenience of the family. www.Herronfuneralhomes.com