Mary C. Shimer

Mary Sciarra Shimer, 74 of Bethlehem, went to be with the Lord, Friday November 9, 2007. She was the daughter of the late James Sciarra and Mabel Young. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Arthur ?Buster? Shimer, Sr.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, daughter Patricia Zoksseski wife of Frank Zoksseski of Bethlehem, Pa, son Robert Ardelean of Fountian Hill, PA, Stepsons; Wayne Shimer and wife Shelley of Northampton, Pa and Arthur Shimer, Jr. of Landerburg, Pa, stepdaughter Anna-Marie Bandish and husband Bruce of Harveys Lake, Pa, brothers; James Sciarra and wife Barbara of South Gate, Ca and Richard Sciarra and wife Dee of Bethlehem, Pa. She will also be remembered by 17 Grandchildren and 7 Great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her son Ronald Ardelean and her daughter Brenda Flores.

A viewing will be held Wednesday November 14, 2007 at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm followed by a service at 12:00 pm in the funeral home.

I lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 1132 Fairfax, VA 22038.