Elizabeth R. Marcincin

Elizabeth Racho Marcincin, 80, of Bethlehem, PA

died Monday, February 26, 2007 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem.

Born June 12, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Racho. She was married to Paul Marcincin, the former Mayor of Bethlehem, with whom she celebrated 54 years of marriage last November.

Elizabeth was a member of St. Anne?s Catholic Church and the Catholic Sokols. She was a graduate of Liberty High School and Bethlehem Business School. Elizabeth worked as an administrative secretary at the former Bethlehem Fabricators, Bethlehem Steel, and the Bethlehem Area School District. For years she also worked as the office manager for her children?s medical practices. Elizabeth?s greatest enjoyment in life was babysitting and caring for her grandchildren.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Paul; sons, Dr. Robert Marcincin, Dr. Terry Marcincin, and Dr. Paul Marcincin; and one daughter, Dr. MaryBeth Marcincin-Lawless, all residing in Bethlehem. Elizabeth is also survived by 10 grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Heather and Diane; and one son-in-law, James Lawless.

SERVICES

Visitation will be at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA on Thursday, March 1, 2007 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Friday March 2, 2007 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Services will be held in the funeral home on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 10 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne's Catholic Church 450 Washington St. Bethlehem at 10:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Holy Family Manor 1200 Spring St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.