Pauline K. Walkiewicz-Russo

Pauline K. Walkiewicz-Russo

Pauline K. Walkiewicz-Russo Kovacs, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday April 25, 2010 in her home nicknamed Camp Carver surrounded by her loving family. Paula was born August 12, 1922 in Freemansburg, PA to Charles and Theresa Kovacs. She served as a beautician for 35 years and owned Paula's Beauty Salon in Bethlehem, PA. Paula, "Gram", had an eternal love of family. She loved cardinals, cooking, especially Windish meals, reading love stories, taking adventures "going bumming", card-club, playing cards and the lottery. She never missed a Phillies game. She loved the outdoors and made cabin trips a routine with her family. Many years ago, she hunted regularly with "Dan", her first husband and eternal Valentine. They were married for 30 years. Gram hosted the initial "Grandkids Dinner" in 2001 as a means to ensure closeness amongst the grandchildren. These special and extraordinarily fun evenings always ended with a poker game. Pauline was an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and considered the parish an extension of her family. She was proud of her activities with the church that included prayer meetings, adult Sunday School, and social events. She especially enjoyed the youth group retreats where she served as chief cook and bottle washer. She spoke frequently of her activities & the Bona Fidas Club.

Survivors: Pauline was pre-deceased by her husbands, her "Valentine" Anthony "Dan" Walkiewicz and Pasquale Russo. She is the beloved mother of Robert A. Walkiewicz and wife Wanda of Bethlehem, Richard J. Walkiewicz and wife Susan of Bethlehem, Suzanne E. Kufrovich and husband Arthur of Moorestown, sister Emma Novak of Bethlehem and pre-deceased by five brothers Charles Sr., Paul, Geza, Louis and William and a very special stepson Anthony "Tony" Russo. Pauline leaves behind five grandchildren, Amy Walkiewicz, Gail Wainwright Walkiewicz, Michael Walkiewicz, Matthew Walkiewicz & Sara Gencarelli Walkiewicz. She has three great-grandchildren Samantha Walkiewicz, Colden Wainwright & Emma Walkiewicz. Gram recently found out a fourth great-grandchild is due in August that she expressed as an answer to her prayers.

Services: Friends and family may call Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 from 7 - 9 and Wednesday, April 28, from 10 am - 11 am at Connell Funeral Home, 245 East Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday at 11, followed by burial at Union Cemetery, Hellertown.

Contributions: can be made in Pauline's name to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 3771 Easton Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18020