Gerald D. McBride, 81 of Bethlehem, PA died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born March 18, 1943 in Washington, DC, he was a son of the late John W. and Rebecca (Matthews) McBride. He was a 1961 graduate of Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA and received his Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics at the University of Chicago in 1965. He was employed by ESSO (now ExxonMobil) before retiring in 1998. Gerry spent summers in Ocean Grove, NJ for 45 years, where he was a member of the Auditorium Choir. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Hellertown and a former member of the Asbury UM Church.
He is survived by nieces and nephew: Diane Sloop, Trisha Roscoe, John McBride and extended family: Judy and Barry Willever and Wendi Wence. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley (Hart) McBride in July of 2024 and siblings: David and Howard McBride and Pat Dugan.
A Graveside service will be held 10:30 AM Friday in the Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s UM Church, 645 Main St., Hellertown, PA or to Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Assoc. at www.oceangrove.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
