Deborah J. Kovacs Repsher

Deborah J. Kovacs Repsher, 60, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Hospice House of St. Luke's.

She was born February 24, 1951 in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Alex and Marjorie Schierer Kovacs.

Deborah was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 40 years, Joseph A. Repsher, Sr.

Deborah was a 1969 graduate of Liberty High School.

She was self employed.

Deborah was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, Bethlehem.

She dedicated her life to her family and will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, NIcole Repsher Rapolla and Megan Repsher; her son Joseph Repsher, Jr and his wife, Stacey; her brother, Timothy Kovacs and his wife Marianne and three grandchildren, Hailey Rapolla and Aidan and Annaliese Schmoyer. Deborah will also be dearly missed by her nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews and her dog, Bailey.

A viewing will be held at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 9:30-11 AM with a funeral service to immediately follow at 11 AM in the funeral home.

Interment will be held at Union Cemetery of Hellertown.

A special thanks to the wonderful caregivers at St. Luke's Hospice House.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place Bethlehem, PA 18017