Emma Marie Ronca

Emma Marie Ronca, 96, of Hellertown, formerly of Bethlehem and Boca Raton,

FL died on Tuesday evening, April 8, 2008 at Saucon Valley Manor.

She was the wife of Anthony J. Ronca who predeceased her in 1999.

Born in Hellertown, Emma was the daughter of the late Frank and Julia

Gall Stern.

She attended Holy Ghost Grade School in Bethlehem and continued her education, graduating from Holy Ghost Business School.

She is survived by her two daughters Concetta Burke, wife of the late

George K. Burke, Sr. of Center Valley and Joanne Dalton, wife of John B.

Dalton of Easton as well as her brother Leo of Hellertown; six

grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Emma was preceded in death by her sister Julia Hahn and brothers Albert

and Frank Stern.

Arrangements have been made with the guidance of Connell Funeral Home,

Inc. Bethlehem and are private at the convenience of the family.

Entombment will be held at Boca Raton Mausoleum with her husband Anthony.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Emma may be sent to Church

of the Assumption B.V.M. 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike Bethlehem PA 18015 for

support of needy families.