Margaret M. Schwab

Margaret M. Schwab, 82, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on October 5, 2013 at her residence, Sterling Heights. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA; daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Mattie) Grohol. Peggy was the devoted wife of the late Leonard J. Schwab.

Peggy was a graduate of Temple University, where she earned her Bachelors degree in Medical Technology. She enjoyed sports; Peggy was an avid Phillies fan and especially took pleasure in attending her grandchildrens sporting events. She will be remembered for her tenderness towards animals, the special way that she decorated the house for each season and her fondness for planting flowers in the garden.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Susan J. Powell and her husband, Brian, of Bethlehem; her son, Jack Schwab and his wife, Deb, of Bethlehem Twp.; as well as three grandchildren, Jason, Cassie and Kyle and her brother, Robert Grohol and his wife, Bernadette of Madison, NJ.

The family will receive friends at The Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 6-8 PM. Another visitation will be held on Thursday from 10-11 AM at Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18018 immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Entombment will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal in Distress 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Visitation
Thursday, October 10, 2013
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Notre Dame Catholic Church
1861 Catasauqua Rd.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, October 10, 2013
11:00 AM
Notre Dame Catholic Church
1861 Catasauqua Rd.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531