Irene A. Petko

Irene A. Petko, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Bethlehem on June 30, 1922, she was a life-long resident of this community. She was eldest child and only daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Simo) Anderko. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph “Pat” P. Petko who passed away in March 1998. Irene worked at the Bethlehem Steel as a clerk in the Accounting Dept. for 35 years and was fortunate enough to enjoy full retirement along with her husband, Joe, at only 55 years of age. They were blessed with 50 years of marriage and many wonderful memories of all the places that they had traveled together, especially in retirement. Irene often mentioned that her favorite vacation spot was Bermuda. She was a lifetime member of the former Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and of the National Sokols.

Left to cherish her memory are her nieces, Denise Villescaz (Joe) of New Braunfels, Texas, Karen Bazar (Brent) of San Antonio, TX, and Deborah Berkner (David) of New York City, NY. In addition, her nephew, Gary Anderko of Tamarac, FL and sister-in-law, Dorothea “Penny” Anderko of Georgetown, TX survive her along with great nieces, great nephews, and her very close special friend, Mary Valianatos. Following the passing of her two brothers, Joseph and Bernard “Bernie” Anderko, Irene became a true example of someone who just wouldnt give up no matter what the challenge. She led the charge with a great attitude and was never happier than when “her” Phillies won the World Series.

Viewings will be held at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, on Monday, May 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Tuesday, May 26, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at the Incarnation of Our Lord Parish Church, 617 Pierce St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Burial will follow in the Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Memorials may be made to the Incarnation of Our Lord Parish.

Cemetery
Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery
Williams St.
Bethlehem PA
US

Viewing
Monday, May 25, 2015
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Viewing
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
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