Joyce S. Rash

Joyce S. Rash, 89, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at her residence in Bethlehem.

She was born on October 5, 1919 in Bethlehem; the daughter of the late John and Margaret Fatzinger Carl.

Joyce was a graduate of Bethlehem Business College and later worked for a brief time as a secretary at the Bethlehem Steel Co. prior to dedicating her life to her family.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 67 years, Sherwood C. "Sam" Rash of Bethlehem and her daughter Linda, wife of James Biesecker of Bethlehem.

Joyce was preceded in death by her sister Betty Strobel and John Carl.

She was a member of Christ Church UCC of Bethlehem.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connell Funeral Home, Inc. Bethlehem.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare 1165 Island Park Rd. Easton PA 18042 and/ or Briard Club of America Rescue c/o Martin Gawry, Treasurer 2584 Shaker Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.