Irene Josephine Fritchman

Irene Josephine Fritchman, 72, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2023, at her home.

Born on June 10, 1951, in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Myrtle (Bogart) and Herbert Fritchman.

Irene was a wonderful homemaker and loved flowers, especially mums.

Irene will be dearly missed by her son, Richard and his fiancé, Sandy; brother, Robert and his wife, Jean; and one grandchild.

In addition to her parents, Irene is preceded in death by her six siblings, Martha Barbarics, Lottie Shanon, Wesley Fritchman, Walter Fritchman, Dorothy Kantor, and Helen Decker.

A viewing for family and friends will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 1-2:00 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 with a funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animals in Distress, 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036.