Charles Itterly Obituary

Charles C. Itterly, 95, a resident of Country Meadows in Bethlehem, formerly of Moore Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty M. (Kocher) Itterly to whom he was married 70 years prior to her passing in 2024. Born in Nazareth, Charles was a son of the late Henry O. and Evelyn Kocher. He was a proud veteran and honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Charlie, as he was known to many, attended barber school and was an aspiring barber in his early years. Instilled with a strong work ethic, Charlie was employed for 40 years with H.S. Campbell, a prominent Bethlehem developer and former owner of the Westgate Mall and founder of Westgate Water Co., serving in various management positions. His true passion, however, was well drilling and he enthusiastically worked for his nephew, Jake Kocher, until retiring. Charlie also loved the outdoors and would find great pleasure in fishing and boating, as well as tinkering, which was his specialty.
Survivors: Charlie will be dearly missed by his daughter, Sally Itterly and Valerie Velardo, of Norwood, Massachusetts; along with many nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to his wife, Betty, he was predeceased by five brothers, Edward E. Itterly, Lester W. Kocher, Harold F., Robert W., and Kenneth Itterly; and two sisters, Pauline E. Muffley and Beatrice M. Miltenberger.
Services: Friends and Relatives are invited to call on Monday morning from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2165 Community Drive, in the Village of Moorestown - Bath, PA 18014. Interment will be private. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: www.bensingfuneralhome.net.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the American Parkinson Disease Association at: www.apdaparkinson.org and/or St. Luke's Hospice Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015.