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Mary Loretta
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February 18, 1943 – September 30, 2019

Mary Motto
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— James Funeral Home & Cremation Service PC
"So thankful for all the love Loretta brought into her sister Liz's life, she was such a blessing. She will be so greatly missed. May she..."
— Vince Smith (brother-in-law)
"So sorry for your loss, Such a good sister to nanny."
— Colin Smith
"So sorry for your loss. Your mother has been through so much these last few years. May she rest in peace. "
— Sally Lazaro (your Aunt Liz's friend)
"Thankful that my mother had such a kind and loving sister. "
— Matthew Smith

Obituary for Mary Loretta Motto

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Mary Loretta Motto, 76, of Bethlehem, formerly of Newark, New Jersey and DeBary Florida, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Donald M. Motto who passed in 1989. Born in Scranton, PA, she was one of six daughters of the late Eugene and Anna (Cook) Ganz. She worked in sales for Eveready Label in Belleville, NJ until moving to Florida in 1989. While in Florida, she worked in accounts receivable for Pebble Junction in Sanford, FL until retiring in 2015.

Survivors: She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Gardner (husband, Jason) of Bethlehem; Diane Derco (husband, Scott) of Morristown, NJ; a sister Elizabeth Smith of Deptford, NJ; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends. She was predeceased by four sisters; Ann Tancott, Margaret Zavaglia, Virginia LaPolla, and Jeanmarie Aguilar.

Services: Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 10-11:00 A.M. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 A.M. all from the JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial of Ashes will take place at later date in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Cancer Research Institute www.cancerresearch.org.

Visitation

When Saturday, October 12th, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am
Location
James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC
Address
527 Center Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Location Information
Between Market and Broad Streets on Center Street.

Service Information

When
Saturday, October 12th, 2019 11:00am
Location
James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC
Address
527 Center Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Location Information
Between Market and Broad Streets on Center Street.

Interment Information

Interment Extra Info
Burial of ashes will take place later in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hanover, NJ.
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