Josefa Maria Santiago

Josefa M. Santiago, 85, peacefully passed away on Monday December 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, Josefa was a daughter of the late Arcadio and Simona (Morales) Santiago. For many years Josefa was a seamstress for numerous clothing manufacturers. Her loving smile could brighten any room, and she was always there when you needed her. Josefa truly loved life and embraced every moment with grace and a joyful spirit. Above all, she loved and cherished her family, they were her greatest joy and center of her life. Josefa will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Surviving are her children: Maria Santana, Jose Santana, German Santana, and Carmen Santana. Grandchildren: Lisbeth, Jennifer, Brenda, Kristina, Alissa, John Elias, Jose Jr., Nicholas, JoEllen, Vivika, Vanessa, Varitza, German, and Victor. Josefa has 20 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, 7 brothers and sisters, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00AM on Monday December 15, 2025, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Allentown. Calling Hours will be 6:00-8:00PM on Sunday December 14, 2025, and 8:00AM-9:30AM on Monday, at the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave. Allentown, PA 18109.
Online condolences may be made at www.odonnellfuneralhomes.com