Peter Slivka

Peter Slivka, 70, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, July 22, 2009 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. He was the son of the late Peter Slivka and Rose Litwinetz, Slivka Hydro. He was the loving husband of Virginia McGinley Slivka for 49 years.

Peter served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-1960. He was employed by Western Electric and AT& T Technologies from 1960-1994 as a layout operator and later as a production supervisor.

Pete enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending Sundays with family. He often boasted of his talented grandchildren after attending their multiple performances.

Survivors: wife, son, Kevin Slivka and his wife, Rita, of Bethlehem; daughter, Gail, wife of Edward Broczkowski, Jr. of Bethlehem Twp.; grandchildren, Ashley, Brett and Brooke, brothers, Michael of Bethlehem; Paul and Joseph both of Palmerton; and sister Rosemary Barhight of Bradford, PA. He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews.

Services: A viewing will be held, Friday, July 24, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 East Broad St. Bethlehem, followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.