Stanley S. Banas

Stanley S. Banas, 78, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, September 04, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Anna E. (Mlynek) and Victor J. Banas. He was the loving husband of Geraldine E. (Makl) Banas.

Stanley was a devoted member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. After 32 years, Stanley retired from Mack Trucks and later worked as a courtesy driver for Lexus. He was an Eagle Scout, enjoyed traveling the states, cooking, going to the casino and coaching and being a player agent at Lehigh Little League. Stanley especially loved his grandchildren and attending their sporting events, being their biggest fan.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Geraldine E. Banas; son, Stanley S. Banas, Jr. and his partner, Denise Kemmerer; daughter, Gina M. Karabin and her husband, Mark; grandchildren, Jacob H. Banas and Shalyn M. Banas; brother, George Banas; sister, Diane Henderson and nieces and nephew.

A viewing will be held on Friday, September 6, 2019 from 7-9 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A viewing will also be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 9-10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Lukes Hospice, C/O Development 801 Ostrum St. Bethlehem, PA 18015 or to the Wounded Warrior P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

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

Viewing
Friday, September 6, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Viewing
Saturday, September 7, 2019
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
3219 Santee Rd
Bethlehem PA 18020
US
(610) 867-8409

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, September 7, 2019
10:00 AM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
3219 Santee Rd
Bethlehem PA 18020
US
(610) 867-8409

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