Anne D. Ardinger

Anne D. (Ulrich) Ardinger, 87, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her family on November 18, 2018. She was born May 15, 1931, in Bethlehem, and was a daughter of the late Thomas C. Sr. and Mary B. (Foley) Ulrich. Anne was a devoted and loving wife to husband, John “Jack,” whom she married at Ss. Simon and Jude Church in Bethlehem. They shared 57 wonderful years of marriage and 5 children and 6 grandchildren together.

Anne graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 1949 where she won the home economics award for her class. She worked as a keypunch operator at Bethlehem Steel prior to starting her family. After raising her children, she went back to work at Goosey Gander in Bethlehem Township for 21 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Miller Heights. Anne was exceptionally committed to her family. She established many traditions over the years, her favorite of which was her Saturday night home-cooked meals. These nights accommodated as many friends as you could bring and concluded with competitive board games. She absolutely loved the holidays--from hiding Easter eggs, giving thoughtful Christmas ornaments, baking delicious treats, shopping on Black Friday, and searching for the perfect Christmas tree. Anne also enjoyed family summer vacations to Ocean City, Maryland. And, wherever she went, she made sure to always have her pink camera on hand to capture special memories and was proud of every photo she took.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters, Janice Keppel (Paul), Mary Beach (Robert), sons, Michael Ardinger and Brian Ardinger, daughter-in-law, Lynn Ardinger-Stenlake (Glenn), grandchildren, Sarah Keppel and Patrick Keppel, Chelsea Welk (Tyler) and Robert Beach, Tyler Ardinger and Jordan Ardinger, and sisters-in-law, Shirley Ulrich and Elfriede Ulrich. She was predeceased by a son, James Ardinger, a sister Mary Ellen Ulrich, and brothers, John and Thomas Ulrich.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Sacred Heart Church 1817 First St., Bethlehem, PA 18020, with a calling hour from 9-10 AM in the church. A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 25 from 5-8 PM at Connell Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions can be made to the church.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Viewing
Sunday, November 25, 2018
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Calling Hours
Monday, November 26, 2018
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
1817 First St.
Bethlehem PA 18020
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, November 26, 2018
10:00 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
1817 First St.
Bethlehem PA 18020
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531