Shirley E. Strokelitus

Shirley E. Strokelitus, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Born September 29, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Ludwig and Naomi (Weil) Breidenbach.

Shirley enjoyed life as a homemaker, wife and mother. She gave loving care to her beautiful koi pond and her beloved dog, Pebbles. Shirley had a vibrant personality, a talent for designing lovely floral arrangements, and a flare for country home decorating.

She is preceded in death by her husband on forty-nine years, the late Robert Strokelitus; three brothers: Paul, Charles, and Robert Bridenbach; and one sister: June Cope.

Shirley will be lovingly remembered by two sons: Todd Dimler and Brian Dimler (Deborah); one daughter: Heather Yandle (Jeremy); three brothers: Richard (Bernice), Donald (Carol), and Thomas (Jan) Breidenbach; six sisters: Mary Ann Stahler, Lucille Ratarsky, Diane Garland (Joseph), Ann Anthony (Richard), Linda Budzyn (Joseph), Jean Radford (William), and Jane Fisher (Lynn). Also surviving are four grandchildren: Stephanie Pratka, Erica Dimler, Kyle Dimler, and Matthew Dimler; and two great-grandchildren: Cali and Hunter Dimler.

A visitation will be held at the Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, on Friday, September 3, 2021, from 9:00am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00am.

Interment will be in Bethlehem Memorial Park, Linden Street, Bethlehem.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, PA 18031

Cemetery
Bethlehem Memorial Park
1851 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Viewing
Friday, September 3, 2021
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral Service
Friday, September 3, 2021
11:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

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