Katherine E. Tomko

Katherine E. Tomko
Katherine E. Kitty Tomko, 82, left this world peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 7. She was the loving wife of Frank J. Tomko Sr. They celebrated 59 years of marriage on June 19. Born in Bethlehem, September 7, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Fecko) Yurasek. She was a graduate of St. Cyril Academy, Danville, Pa. She was previously employed in the office of Bethlehem Steel Corp., East Lehigh Division, and Hauser Chevrolet sales office. She was an active, dedicated member of St. Annes Catholic Church, Bethlehem, for more than 50 years. Kitty especially loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grand children. Her favorite pastime was sitting on the back porch swing with her devoted husband, Frank. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Survivors: She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Frank; daughter, Elaine K. Whitesel and her husband, Samuel, of Alexandria, Pa.; son, Frank J. Tomko Jr. and his wife, Stephanie, of Bethlehem Township; grandchildren, Michelle Tomko Wetterling, Emily Whitesel Allison, Frank J. Tomko III and Laura Whitesel; two great-grandsons,Noah Allison and Justin Wetterling; sisters, Sophie Krise and Irene Vasko of Bethlehem, Gertrude Kovach of Hellertown. She was predeceased by sisters, Mary, Anna, Margaret, and by two infant brothers, Andrew and John. Services: A viewing will be held Thursday, October 11, 2007 in Connell Funeral Home Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Annes Catholic Church, 450 Washington Ave., Bethlehem, 18017 at 11 a.m. Online condolences at: www.connellfuneral.com. Contributions: May be made in Kittys honor to the church or Dream Come True Foundation, P.O. Box 21167 Lehigh Valley, PA 18002.