Patricia A. Dodson, 76 of Bethlehem died on December 15, 2016.

Patricia was born in Mountain Top, PA, daughter of the late Gordon W. and Catherine L. (Koons) Swartwood, Sr.

She was the owner of J’s Steaks and Subs in the Westgate Mall in Bethlehem for many years retiring in 2001.

Survivors: Her daughter Becky Adamson, wife of Steve of Bethlehem, sons Ronald P. Dodson, husband of Kathy of State College, PA and Gregory S. Dodson, husband of Bobbi of Saylorsburg; sister Marjorie Yancheck of Buck Twp., PA; brother Richard Swartwood of Mountain Top, PA; 11 grandchildren and 1 great- granddaughter. Predeceased by sisters Louise Young and Betty Klepacz   and brothers Gordon W. (Sonny) Swartwood, Jr. and Harry Swartwood.

Service: Funeral Service on Tuesday December 20, 2016 at 1PM in the John F. Herron Funeral Home 458 Center At Market Street in Bethlehem. There will be a viewing from 11AM to 1PM in the Funeral Home.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers to the Alzheimer’s Association or to an Animal Rescue Charity of your choice.