Margaret M. Pusch

Margaret M. Pusch, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at St.Lukes Hospital.

She was born, July 5, 1919 in Bethlehem the daughter of the late Adam and Mary Stofko Bednarik.

Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, John Michael Pusch.

She worked for the former Lehigh Valley Silk Co. and former A.K. Laros Silk Mills prior to dedicating her life to her family.

Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sister Donna Pusch, O.S.F. of Bethlehem and several nieces and nephews and their families.

She was predeceased by her sisters Mary Bednarik and Anna Kametz and her brothers John and Joseph Bednarik.

Margaret was a member of Incarnation of our Lord Parish, Bethlehem formerly Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where she was a member of the seniors group, and Rosary Society. Margaret was also a member of the Catholic Sokols.

Friends may call on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 from 9-10:30 AM at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 11 AM at Incarnation of our Lord Parish.

Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the School Sisters of St. Francis Retirement Fund 395 Bridle Path Rd. Bethlehem PA 18017.