Mary C. Henn

Mary C. Henn, 96, formerly of Miller Heights in Bethlehem for over 60 years, died on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth. Born in Bethlehem on October 31, 1915, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen Thomas Toth. She was the wife of the late Stanley C. Henn who died in 1990.

Mary was employed by the General Acceptance Corporation of Allentown where she worked in the treasury department for 28 years, retiring in 1978. She was a lifelong member and one of the original parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miller Heights.

Mary was a beloved aunt to many. She is survived by a nephew, Thomas Linda of Wheaton, IL and nieces Patricia Gene Huber and Joan Jules of Whitehall, and will be lovingly missed by all her nieces and nephews spanning 3 generations. She was preceded in death by her brothers, John and Joseph; and sister, Julia.

Mary enjoyed cooking and baking, sharing her delicious treats with family, friends and neighbors; and taking care of her home and garden well into her eighties. Known as a mischievous tomboy as a child, and a hardworking and fun-loving adult, she will be fondly remembered for her laughter and love of life.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 13, at Sacred Heart Church, 1817 1st Street, Miller Heights, Bethlehem, PA 18020. A viewing will be held in the church on Friday before Mass from 9 to 10 AM. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, memorials in Mary's name to Sacred Heart Church are requested.