Elba L. Rosario

Elba L. Rosario, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Leopoldo Oquendo and Luz Maria Lajarra. She was the loving wife of the late Agustin Rosario. They were married for 42 years before his passing in 1996.

Elba was a very active member of First Baptist Church Bethlehem. She enjoyed baking and cooking and was a talented fashion designer and seamstress. Elba volunteered countless hours visiting the sick in local hospitals.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Persida Rosario of Houston, TX, Miguel Angel Soto of Los Angeles, CA, Luz N. Rosario Rodriguez (Edward) of Walnutport, Esther Purvis (James) of Lakeland,FL, Augustine Rosario, Jr. (Jeanne) of Bethlehem, PA, Francis Rosario (Julie) of Coatesville, PA and Carmen D. Rosario of Pennsburg, PA; niece Maria Isabel Berrios; brother, Victor Oquendo; 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and best friend of 60 years, Sara Gonzalez. Elba was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

A viewing will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 from 6-9 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church Bethlehem, 3235 Linden St. Bethlehem, PA 18017. Burial will follow at Nisky Hill Cemetery.

Cemetery
Nisky Hill Cemetery
254 E. Church St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Viewing
Monday, September 23, 2019
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral Service
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
10:00 AM
First Baptist Church
3235 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

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