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Pauline A. "Stettinger" Kraft

Pauline A. "Stettinger" Kraft obituary

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Pauline Kraft Obituary

Pauline A. (Stettinger) Kraft, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at Gracedale Nursing Home. Born on February 16, 1947, in Manhasset, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Alice (Sammis) Stettinger and the wife of the late James F. Kraft. For many years, Pauline dedicated herself to her work in the Bakery at Giant in Bethlehem. She also cherished time spent with family, enjoyed playing cards, and loved completing puzzles. Pauline's legacy lives on through her devoted children, Kelly Kraft Lewis and Kristopher F. Kraft, Sr. She also leaves behind six grandchildren-Ashley, Dominique, Kristopher, Kaitlyn, Vincent, and Brianna-six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia A. Stettinger, and her siblings, Theresa, Howard, Evelyn, Margaret, Edna, Alice, Mary, Laura, Frederick, and Edward. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Pauline's arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Aug. 31, 2025.

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