Leon J. Miksiewicz

Leon J. Miksiewicz, 85, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Hospice House of St. Luke's in Lower Saucon Twp. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late Charles and Hedwig Nogaj Miksiewicz. He was the loving husband of Bernadette J. Krawczyk Miksiewicz. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this past February.

Mr. Miksiewicz worked as an Electronics Technician for the former Allied Chemical, now Honeywell. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Marines. He was a member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, The Young Men's Polish Association in Elizabeth, NJ and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Bernadette J. Krawczyk Miksiewicz of Bethlehem; daughter, Carol V., wife of Vincent Keenan of Phoenix, AZ; sons, Lawrence J. Miksiewicz & wife Jami of Allentown; Ronald L. Miksiewicz of Fleetwood;

and his ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph and Frank Miksiewicz

Services: A Funeral Service will be held, Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 9:15 a.m.

At Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 East Broad St. Bethlehem followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem. Visitation will be Friday, September 5, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. all in the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, in Bethlehem, PA

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the VNA of St. Luke's, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017