Dawn Marie Phillips, 60, of Bethlehem, entered eternal life on July 13, 2015. Born in Somerville, NJ, she was the daughter of Rose Mary Silva and the late Adolph A. Phillips. She was a 1973 graduate of Manville High School and later Northampton Community College with a degree in English and also graduated from Albright College with degrees in Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies. She was a devout parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help R. C. Church Bethlehem.

Survivors: sons, Michael R. Peterson, Jr. and wife Kristy of W. Springfield, MA; Christopher M. Peterson and wife Amanda of Bangor; Marc B. Peterson and wife Darlene of Bethlehem; brothers and sisters, James Phillips and wife Christine, Amy Alford and husband Bill, Claire Phillips, Andy Phillips and wife Susan, David Phillips and wife Josie, Gregory Phillips, Robert Phillips and wife Lisa, and 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Services: Viewing will be on Friday evening from 7-9:00 P.M. and Saturday from 8:30-9:15 A.M. in the JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center Street, Bethlehem. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, at 10:00 A.M. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help R. C. Church. Online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhome.org

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis Friary, 3918 Chipman Rd. Easton PA 18045