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Herron Funeral Homes and Crematory
Family Owned and Operated
The Herron Funeral Homes is under the direction of Demetrios J. Herron, Paula C. Herron, Connor J. Herron and Andrew F. Herron. They continue to serve the families of the Lehigh Valley with the most elaborate facilities. Both John F. Herron and Sell-Herron Funeral Homes are committed to providing service to all families regardless of their social or economic needs. Read our story Below.
History of The Bethlehem Home
Dodson Mansion- just name Weston Dodson Residence circa 1865.
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Carriage house sat on Dodson property and was later moved in the 1950’s to make room for the caretakers house who was granted life tenancy. It then became a Lehigh fraternity until the early 1950’s, notice the large inflatable balloons that adorn the exterior of the home. See photo below.
In the late 1950’s the Dodson Mansion became a funeral home, when it was purchased by H. Scott and Verna L. Ashton. The Ashton’s had the funeral home until they retired in 1979.
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In 1979 the Dodson Mansion was purchased by John F. and Katherine D. Herron, who are the fourth owners of the property at Center and Market Street in Bethlehem. John and Katherine were originally from the coal regions, Coaldale and Tamaqua respectively. They have four children Kathy, Paula, Grace and Demetrios and seven grandsons Demetri, Connor, R. J., Zackary, Nicholas, John and Drew. Ironically John’s father John J. Herron was a coalminer and worked for Lehigh Navigation Coal Company which as owned by the Dodson’s.
The John F. Herron Funeral Home continues to be a prominent Historic Building in Bethlehem. Still currently maintained to its historic nature, by The Herron Family.
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The Bethlehem Home
Notice the large inflatable balloons that adorn the exterior of the home
Center Street Side
History of The Allentown Home
Heber Sell began his career in funeral service with dedication and compassion, serving as a funeral director at the Harold B. Mulligan Funeral Home. In 1986, driven by a deep commitment to personalized care, he established the Sell Funeral Home in Allentown. Over the years, Heber earned the trust and respect of the community, operating the funeral home with integrity and compassion.
Following Heber Sell’s untimely passing in 1994, his legacy of service and care did not end. In 1998, funeral directors and siblings Paula and Demetri Herron stepped in to carry on the mission Heber began. Under their leadership, the Sell-Herron Funeral Home continued to uphold the values of dignity, respect, and heartfelt service that had become the foundation of the business.
Today, the Sell-Herron Funeral Home remains a trusted name in the community rooted in tradition, guided by family, and committed to serving with compassion for generations to come.
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