- Date Of Birth: June 1, 1965
- Date Of Death: February 12, 2020
- State: Pennsylvania
Dawn E. Mendez, 54, of Salisbury Township, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was the loving wife of Jose R. Mendez with whom she shared over 31 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Joan (Eldridge) Brodt and the late Dale Brodt. Dawn was a graduate of William Allen High School and went on to further her education at Kutztown University and East Stroudsburg University, where she earned her Master’s in Education. She was employed by the Bethlehem Area School District, first as an ESL teacher, later as a technology integration specialist, and most recently as a teacher of the middle school gifted program. Dawn was a devoted member of Cathedral Church of Nativity, Bethlehem, where she also served as a youth group mentor. She loved the beach, especially family trips to Rehoboth, Delaware. Above all, Dawn cherished her family and all the quiet blessings of those she held in her heart.
Survivors: In addition to her loving husband Jose and Mom Joan, son Alan Mendez of Astoria, NY; sister Kimberly Nelson and husband William of Sinking Spring and Dale Brodt and his wife Heather of Las Vegas.
