Erma D. Zelechoski

Erma D. Zelechoski took Gods outstretched hand on April 21,2023 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem. She was 96 years young. Erma was the wife of Bob Zelechoski and had celebrated 70 years of marriage 4 years ago, shortly before his passing.

Born in Johnsonburg, PA, she was one of four daughters born to Vincent and Helena Diulio. Erma was a legal secretary early in life and later worked as an administrative assistant at the Frackville Mall. She raised her family of 5 children in Forest City and Frackville, both towns where she organized bowling leagues for children and teens and taught beginners how to bowl. She and Bob were avid bowlers, participating in leagues throughout their lives. She took up golf, “so I could spend more time with Bob”. Theirs was a life-long love story.

She made friends easily and could spend hours in conversation. She passed her “gift of gab” onto to her kids. Erma always had a smile for anyone new she met. Ermas faith in God was strong throughout her life. “Jesus, I Trust in You”. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Societies in the different Catholic churches she attended regularly. Erma survived two life threatening illnesses later in life and even survived having Covid twice during the pandemic. She will be dearly missed by friends and family. Death is not extinguishing the Light It is blowing out the Lamp Because the Dawn has come.

Survivors: daughters, Roberta Young, Barbara Smith and husband Paul, sons, Joseph Zelechoski and wife Barbara, John Zelechoski and wife Debra, and Dr. David Zelechoski and wife Christy. Grandchildren: Diana, Sherri, Kevin, Steven, Marissa, Lauren, Danny, Shannon, Michael, Jordan and Forrest. Great grandchildren: Bobby, Christine, Christian, Matthew, Christopher, Jack Joseph, Addison, Brody, Luke, Jack Brighton, Debra and Dean.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020. Visitation will be held in the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by an opportunity for family members to express their thoughts and stories about Erma.

Cemetery services will be held at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Johnsonburg, PA. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Erma to the charity of ones choice. Condolences may be offered at www.connellfuneral.com.

Cemetery
Holy Rosary Cemetery
1278 State Rd.
Johnsonburg PA 15845
US

Visitation
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
3219 Santee Rd
Bethlehem PA 18020
US

Words of Remembrance
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
10:30 AM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
3219 Santee Rd
Bethlehem PA 18020
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
11:00 AM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
3219 Santee Rd
Bethlehem PA 18020
US

Burial
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
11:30 AM
Holy Rosary Cemetery
1278 State Rd.
Johnsonburg PA 15845
US

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