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Jane
Zakovitch (Fistner)

September 9, 1953 – January 31, 2021

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Obituary for Jane Zakovitch (Fistner)

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Jane Fistner Zakovitch, 67, of Fountain Hill, passed away on January 31, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Frederick Zakovitch with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late William S. and Mary (Evrard) Fistner. She graduated from Liberty H. S. in 1971 and worked as a clerk for the U. S. Post Office for 10 years before retiring. Jane loved children and began a second career teaching at Holy Ghost Pre-School for 20 years until retiring. Jane was a devout parishioner and life long member of Holy Ghost R. C. Church where she was a member of the choir, kitchen, social and fall fair committees as well as other activities in the life of the parish.

Survivors: In addition to her husband, Fred, she is survived by her sisters, Charlene Dunn (Bob), Stephanie Fistner; brothers, William S. Fistner, David Fistner (Rita), Alan Fistner (Terry), Thomas Fistner, Michael Fistner (Daniele) and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Fistner and sisters, Mary Beth Burkhart, and Patricia Barr.

Services: Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday, Feb. 5th from 6-8:00 P.M. and on Saturday, Feb. 6th from 9:15-10 A.M. from the JAMES FUNERAL HOME 527 Center St. Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. in Holy Ghost R. C. Church, 417 Carlton Ave. Bethlehem. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing will be required in the funeral home and at church.

The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed by going to the James Funeral Home and Cremation Service PC - Facebook Page. Please like or Follow our page and you will get a notification when we are live. The service will remain on our page about 24 hours so you will have time to view the service.

Contributions: In memory of Jane, donations to St. Luke's Hospice House, Attention Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem PA 18015, would be appreciated.

First Visitation

When Friday, February 5th, 2021 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC
Address
527 Center Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Location Information
Between Market and Broad Streets on Center Street.
Additional Information Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday, Feb. 5th from 6-8:00 P.M. and on Saturday, Feb. 6th from 9:15-10 A.M. from the JAMES FUNERAL HOME 527 Center St. Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. in Holy Ghost R. C. Church, 417 Carlton Ave. Bethlehem. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing will be required in the funeral home and at church

Second Visitation

When Saturday, February 6th, 2021 9:15am - 10:00am
Location
James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC
Address
527 Center Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Location Information
Between Market and Broad Streets on Center Street.
Additional Information

Service Information

When
Saturday, February 6th, 2021 10:30am
Location
Holy Ghost R. C. Church
Address
417 Carlton Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Service Extra Info
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday, Feb. 5th from 6-8:00 P.M. and on Saturday, Feb. 6th from 9:15-10 A.M. from the JAMES FUNERAL HOME 527 Center St. Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. in Holy Ghost R. C. Church, 417 Carlton Ave. Bethlehem. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing will be required in the funeral home and at church The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed by going to the James Funeral Home and Cremation Service PC - Facebook Page. Please like or Follow our page and you will get a notification when we are live. The service will remain on our page about 24 hours so you will have time to view the service.

Interment Information

Location
Holy Ghost Cemetery
Address
900 block of Souix St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Interment Extra Info
Due to the heavy snow and the difficulty in opening the grave on the hillside at Holy Ghost Cemetery, the burial will be delayed until next week and will be private at the convenience of the family.
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