Dorothy A. Bove

Dorothy A. Bove, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away September 22, 2011 in ManorCare of Bethlehem.

She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Allen R. Bright and Priscilla E. Wagner Bright Wachter.

Dorothy was the wife of Eugene F. Bove. They were married 37 years this past Tuesday. She was preceded in death by her first husband Robert F. Bradford.

Dorothy was a loving wife and homemaker. In addition to her husband Eugene, she is survived by three sons; Frank Bradford of Allentown, Robert Bobby F. Bradford, Jr. and his wife Dianne of Bethlehem and George Bradford, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren; brother, Robert Bobby Bright and his wife Joan; sisters, Blanche McLaughlin, Gertrude Fashion and step sister Pat Donnelly all of Bethlehem and her sister-in-law Joyce, wife of the late Paul Bright.

She was also predeceased by two brothers, Paul and Walter.

Dorothy was a lifelong parishioner of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

The family and friends will gather for a celebration of her life on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 9:30-10 AM at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 450 Washington Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18017 with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following.

Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bethlehem

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 617 Main St # A

Hellertown, PA 18055