Bhaskar K. Ghosh, 72, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, August 3, 2008 at the St. Luke's Hospital-Fountain Hill from ventricular tachycardia. He was the husband of the late Hedwig (Graf) Ghosh (died June 10, 2007).

Born in India on February 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Saroj & Usha Rani (Bose) Ghosh. He earned a Ph.D in Statistics from the University of London, U.K. B.K. worked as Professor of Mathematics at Lehigh University from 1961 to 2005, serving as chairman of the Mathematics Department from 1981-1985. He was an elected fellow of the Royal Statistical Society and the Institute of Mathematical Statistics. B.K. was the author of numerous papers and publications including the book, “Sequential Tests of Statistical Hypotheses,” in 1970.

Survivors: Daughters: Monica of Atlanta, GA, Anita of Arlington, VA, and Rebecca of Seattle, WA.

Services: There will be no calling hours or services. The Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown is in charge of arrangements.

Contributions: American Heart Association - 212 East Broad Street - Bethlehem, PA 18018.