Patricia Brandstetter

Patricia Brandstetter, 82, of Bethlehem Township, passed away on September 19, 2025. Born on October 9, 1942, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Keretz.

Patricia was a graduate of Liberty High School and worked proudly as a seamstress. She later owned and operated Patty's Fashions, where she shared her talent and creativity with the community. Patricia was a parishioner of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Bethlehem.

She was also a loyal fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and the Dallas Cowboys.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husbands, William Press, Bernard Brandstetter, Sr., and Wash Telepchak, Jr., as well as her twin brother, Peter Keretz.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Bill "Bopper" Press; niece, Cindy Hataway and her husband, Jim; as well as extended family and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem. 

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Union Cemetery of Hellertown.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church.