Georgia Lee Traupman

Georgia L. (Flohr) Traupman, 78, of Bethlehem entered into rest on May 1, 2026. She was the wife of Dale B. Traupman, sharing 38 years of marriage. Born in York, PA on July 28, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George and Geraldine (Faircloth) Flohr.

Georgia graduated from Central High School in 1965 and Goldey Beacom Jr. College, Wilmington, DE with an Associate of Arts Degree in 1967. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at several manufacturing companies and retired from The J.E. Baker Company in 1999. Later she was a part-time clerk for the Lehighton Police Department.

Georgia dedicated countless hours volunteering in her community. She was a 1,000 hour volunteer for ArtsQuest, Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites volunteer of the year in 2020, and Northampton County Festival Outstanding Volunteer in 2024. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, needlework and cheering for Lehigh sports along side the South Side Boosters.

In addition to her husband, Georgia is survived by her daughter Carrie Smith Norris and her husband Victor and their children Elizabeth, Julia and Victor J. IV (Jack); stepdaughter Rebecca Beck and her husband Andrew; and stepdaughter Jessica Shelbaugh and her children Alyssa, Brandon, Emma, Ryan and Megan; brother, Dan Flohr and nephew Darin Flohr and his wife Liz and their daughters Ryann and Riley.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. A private burial will be held at Prospect Hill Cemetery in York, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites www.historicbethlehem.org , ArtsQuest www.artsquest.org or The Bethlehem Garden Club (earmarked for Miller's House Garden upkeep) P.O. Box 1183 Bethlehem, PA 18016.