Elizabeth R. Warjas

Elizabeth R. “Liz” Warjas, 93, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, November 7, at St. Lukes Hospice House. She was the loving wife of the late Andrew E. “Doc” Warjas. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Kay (Molnar) Casciano.

Liz graduated from Liberty High School in 1944 and then went on to work as a sewing machine operator. She also worked for Pathmark and Giant Foods up to her 80s. She then changed careers and volunteered at St. Lukes Hospital for 12 years. She also volunteered at St. Theresas School in Hellertown for 3 years. She was known as “Grandma Liz”. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Church and the last president of the Altar Rosary Society. While residing at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem she was the “resident” seamstress and repaired clothing for other residents and employees.

Liz will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Susan R. Henn and her husband, Jay of Bethlehem; son, Daniel “Dane” Warjas, of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Andrea, Rachel and Jessica; and 6 great-grandchildren. Liz was preceded in death by her son, James Warjas, her brother, Anthony L. Casciano and her sister, Marie Gawlik.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connell Funeral Home. There will be a viewing on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1817 First St., Bethlehem, PA 18020 immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at Union Cemetery of Hellertown, 85 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem in Elizabeths name.

Cemetery
Union Cemetery of Hellertown
89 Main Street
Hellertown PA 18055
US

Viewing
Monday, November 11, 2019
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
1817 First St.
Bethlehem PA 18020
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, November 11, 2019
10:00 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
1817 First St.
Bethlehem PA 18020
US

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