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.