Mary H. Minarik

Mary H. Minarik, 90, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, January 27, 2017, peacefully at her residence. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Repko) Harvilla. She was the devoted wife of 70 years to Frank L. Minarik who died on December 16, 2016.

Mary graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School. She worked as a seamstress for Laros Silk Mill and later Highland Fashions and was a member of the I.L.G.W.U. Mary was a parishioner of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church and was a Past-President of their Senior Group. Mary was also a member of the Bethlehem Steel Club. She enjoyed dancing and traveling with her husband, playing cards and she especially adored spending time with her family.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Nancy Barnet and husband, Richard of Wilmington, NC; and Mary Frances Weaver and husband, Michael of Downingtown, PA; daughter-in-law, Lori Minarik of Salisbury Twp.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Minarik and four brothers.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. in Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church.

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

Visitation
Thursday, February 2, 2017
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, February 2, 2017
11:00 AM
SS Simon & Jude Catholic Church
730 W. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

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