Cecilia J. Kelleher

Cecilia J. Story Kelleher, 89, of Bethlehem, died September 19, 2011 in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was married to the late James F. Kelleher for 58 years before his passing in 2003. She worked for St. Francis Retreat Center as a cook for 25 years before retiring in 1984. Previously, she worked as a cook for Liberty High School and Bethlehem Girls Club and Camp, an assembly liner for Just Born Candy Manufacturers and a floor lady for Sure Fit Manufacturers.

Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Bernard J. and Cili Judt Story. She was a 1940 graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem; a member of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church and Sodality, Bethlehem; and a member of St. Bernard's Ladies Auxiliary Club, Bethlehem.

Survivors: son, Richard J. and his wife, Kay E., of Allentown; daughters, Grace and Sister Marie Bernadette, O.S.F.; brother, Frank J. Story and his wife, Lois, brother, Bernard J. Story, Sr. sister-in-law, Philomena R. Story, godchild, Bernard J. Story, Jr. all of Bethlehem. She was predeceased by her sister, Pauline, brother, William B. and sister-in-law, Eleanor Story.

Visitation will be on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 11:30 AM-1 PM at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1: 30 PM, Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem.

Interment will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the School Sisters of St. Francis Retirement Fund, 395 Bridle Path Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18017.