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Elizabeth Nemchik

May 30, 1930 — October 2, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Nemchik, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in her home with her daughters by her side. Born May 30, 1930 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Straka) and Emrich Yanek. She was married to Joseph A. Nemchik for 58 years until his death on March 26, 2014.

Elizabeth worked for Bethlehem Steel for 9 years, Service Electric for 9 years and retired from Moravian House after 27 years. She was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, formerly Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, where she was a member of the choir for 50 years and the directress of the choir for 40 years. She was also a member of the Tatra Slovak Folk Group performing all over the Lehigh Valley for 26 years. She was a member and served as secretary of the First Catholic Slovak ladies Association, Branch 79, for many years. Elizabeth was well known for her baking, especially the traditional Slovak pastries.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Diane and Donna, son-in-law, Darryl, grandchildren, Bryan and Alexandra, and multiple nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her sisters, Anna Yanek, Mary Haymaker, Margaret Kopac, and Catherine Long.

A calling hour will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, 617 Pierce St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 from 9-10 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Elizabeths name to Incarnation of Our Lord Parish or to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

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

Calling Hours
Thursday, October 11, 2018
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Incarnation of Our Lord Parish
617 Pierce St.
Bethlehem PA
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, October 11, 2018
10:00 AM
Incarnation of Our Lord Parish
617 Pierce St.
Bethlehem PA
US

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

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