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Gizella Kovacs Obituary
Gizella Grace A. Kovacs, 91, of Bethlehem Twp. died on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at St. Lukes Hospice in Lower Saucon Twp. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Toth) Krasnai. She was the loving wife of the late Charles W. Kovacs who died in December of 2000.Gizella dedicated her life to her family. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bethlehem Twp. and a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 3094 in Hellertown. Survivors: She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Charles T. Kovacs and wife Marilynn of Bethlehem Twp.; daughters, Kathleen Schroettner of Bethlehem and Charlotte Zimmerman of Bethlehem Twp.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Joseph and Edward Krasnai; and a son-in-law, Robert Zimmerman. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1817 First St., Bethlehem, PA 18020. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Online condolences www.connellfuneral.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Gizellas name to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gizella Kovacs
Donna Buttillo
October 15, 2013
Charlie and Family, Please accept my
sympathies in the loss of your Mother.
Sandy
October 15, 2013
A very kind and gentle soul who will forever be remembered in our hearts. The last time I saw you was at my sister Pats' house, but, we will meet again in eternal life. Please hug my son Mario on behalf of his father and I. Rest in peace.
Sue Krasnai/Remaley
October 14, 2013
Aunt Gizella, may you rest in peace and be joyful with your reunion of all the Krasnai's that were waiting for you at the pearly Gates. What a reunion that was! You will live on within my heart and Never forgotten.
October 12, 2013
I'm sorry to hear of Aunt Gizellas passing. I'll always remember my weekend's visiting her too. She was a wonderful and sweet person. Joe krasnai
Joy Smith
October 11, 2013
Aunt Gizella,
Earth's loss is heaven's gain. We will meet your sweet spirit here on earth but will rejoice when we are reunited in heaven one day.
Sharon Arnold
October 11, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy, I will always remember my childhood Saturday visits and how sweet and kind she was to me.
Cookie Krauss Burkhardt
October 11, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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