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Jo-Ann Konsevitch Obituary
BETHLEHEM — Jo-Ann (Rospendowski) Konsevitch, Bethlehem, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Hospice of the VNA of St. Luke's in Bethlehem.
Born in Nanticoke, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Smereski) Rospendowski. Jo-Ann was married to Selar Konsevitch for 49 years until his passing on Sept. 25, 2007.
Jo-Ann worked at Piercing Pagoda as an accounts payable manger for 18 years. She was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish in Bethlehem and was an honorary member of St. Nicholas Russian Orthdox Church. She was also a member of the Old Baggers Dining Club with many of her closest friends.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph and Frank Rospendowski; and three sisters, Blanche Haydock, Victoria Smith and Dorothy Guyer.
Jo-Ann will be lovingly remembered by her son, Gregory Konsevitch, and his wife, Dale; daughter, Valerie Roberts. and her husband, Gordon; aunt, Sarah Smereski; and five grandchildren, Matthew Roberts and his wife, Jessica; Alex Roberts, Nicholas Roberts, Megan Konsevitch and Brendan Konsevitch.
A viewing will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. Another viewing will be held 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday in Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, 617 Pierce St., Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at noon. Burial will be at Union Cemetery of Hellertown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jo-Ann's name to Incarnation of Our Lord Parish; or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or at www.stjude.org.
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Magdalene Rospendowski Metzger
March 11, 2014
So sorrow to hear the loss of your loved one. May God your family.
Joseph Gencarelli
March 10, 2014
Val & Greg I was sad to hear the passing of your mom. I remember the fond times we shared at the St. Francis luncheons. May you find comfort by the love and support of family and friends.
Dave Bartholomew
March 10, 2014
Val, Greg and families,
I am so very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Such great times together!!! Always a sweetie she was very special to me and will forever be in my heart. My thoughts and love sent to you now and forever!
Bart
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