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Catherine E.
Fodero (Leonard)

April 5, 1941 – February 11, 2022

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Obituary for Catherine E. Fodero (Leonard)

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Catherine E. Fodero, 80, of Bethlehem, entered the nearer presence of the Lord, on Friday, February 11, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Franklin A. Fodero Sr. with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Richlandtown, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Klotz) Leonard. She worked as an assembler and lab tech for many years for Lutron Electronics and later at Baker Industries until retiring. She was a member of Steel City Mennonite Church.

Survivors: She is survived by her daughter, Toni Fodero Cressman and her husband, John of Hellertown; son, Gino Fodero and his partner, Richard Nazarro of Rehoboth Beach DE; sisters, Mercyna Yoder and her husband Ralph, Patricia Gilbert and her husband Dennis; brothers, Gene Leonard and his wife Sandy, Stephen Leonard sister in laws Shirley Leonard, Eleanor Leonard; 7 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her son Franklin A. Fodero Jr.; brothers, Edison Leonard, Wilson Leonard, and sister, Gloria Wachter.

Services: Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 A.M. all in the Steel City Mennonite Church, 2137 Mixsell Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18015 (Lower Saucon Twp.). Burial will be in Old Williams Church Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to James Funeral Home. A mask or facial covering is strongly encouraged for the viewing and service.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church.

Service will be Live-Streamed: To watch the services, please click on the Photos and Videos Tab from the menu and then click on Webcasting. The Service will go live at 10:55 AM



Visitation

When Thursday, February 17th, 2022 10:00am - 11:00am
Location
Steel City Mennonite Church
Address
2137 Mixsell Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Additional Information FLORISTS: Flowers for the service of Catherine Fodero may be delivered to Steel City Mennonite Church Thursday Morning at 9:00 AM . Please call the Funeral Home at 610-867-4617 if this is not possible.

Service Information

When
Thursday, February 17th, 2022 11:00am
Location
Steel City Mennonite Church
Address
2137 Mixsell Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Service Extra Info
Service will be Live-Streamed: To watch the services, please click on the Photos and Videos Tab from the menu and then click on Webcasting. The Service will go live at 10:55 AM

Interment Information

Location
St. Luke's Old William's Church Cemetery
Address
20 Church Rd.
Hellertown, PA 18055
Interment Extra Info
Burial will be in Williams Church Cemetery.
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