Rita R. Potocky

Rita R. Potocky, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at ManorCare surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 7, 1924 in Wilkes-Barre, PA; daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Cronauer) Flasser. Rita was the devoted wife of 57 years to the late George J. Potocky.

Rita graduated from St. Nicholas High School in 1942 and worked at General Cigar in Wilkes-Barre prior to dedicating her life to her family. She was a parishioner of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Rita was a Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed crossword puzzles.

Rita will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Patricia Mika and her husband Larry of Bethlehem; Sharon Yandrisovitz and her husband James of Catasauqua and Diane Brown and her husband Thomas of Schnecksville; grandchildren, Brett and Todd Mika and Kristen Brown; as well as her brothers Bernard Flasser of Dallas, PA and Edward Flasser of Wilkes-Barre, PA and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Eleanor Rowe and Dorothy Flasser and brothers, Charles and Gerald Flasser.

A visitation will be held at the Connell Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 6-8 PM and again on Thursday from 9-9:30 AM in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Thursday at Ss Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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

Visitation
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Visitation
Thursday, April 18, 2013
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, April 18, 2013
10:00 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