Patricia L. Deichman

Patricia L. Deichman, 74, of Bethlehem died Sunday June 15, 2008, after a long illness, at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital in Bethlehem. She was born August 15, 1933 in Bath, the daughter of the late William J. and Teresa Solderitch Santo. She was the loving wife of Burton C. Deichman. They were married for 53years on May 7th.

She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She was very devoted to her family and loved to cook, work in the garden and work on puzzles. She also enjoyed playing the organ and piano.

Patricia will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Burton, son, Charles W. Deichman, II of Bethlehem; daughters, Valerie A. Laponuke and Rhonda L. Fenicle both of Bethlehem; brothers William J. Santo of Baltimore; and Richard Santo of Bath; and six grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Lt. Col. Donald Santo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020. Calling hours will be from 9-10:30 a.m. in the church.

Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the church and/or Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital 2545 Schoenersville Rd. #3-4, Bethlehem, PA 18017.