Frank Yanza

Frank Yanza
Frank Yanza, 85, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, February 4, 2006 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born September 29, 1920 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Michael and Theresa (Bolecz) Yanza. He was the loving husband of Gizella (Vargo) Yanza of Bethlehem. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this July 13. He was a very active member of St. Johns Windish Lutheran Church, Bethlehem. He served as a former member of the church council, financial secretary and treasurer, an usher for more than 50 years and a Sunday school teacher. He was also a former treasurer of St. Johns Brotherhood. In 1940, he graduated from Bethlehem Business College with a junior accounting degree. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 238, Bethlehem and also a member of the Consistory 32nd Degree. He served his country in the Army during World War II. Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Gizella; a daughter, Teresa Donchez, wife of Edward, of Catasauqua; two grandchildren, a great-granddaughter. Services: Mass, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 in St. Johns Windish Lutheran Church, 617 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem, Pa. 18015. Visitations will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2006 in Connell Funeral Home Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem and from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Interment will be in Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church.