Bertha Butkowski Obituary
On November 2, 2022 Bertha "Bert" Butkowski, 90, took her long desired journey home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! How we all rejoice with her and for her! Bert was born 9/25/1932 on Staten Island, NY. She was married to Andrew Butkowski for 42 years until his death in 1993. Together they raised 9 wonderful and entertaining children. Bert was a devoted wife and mother. She loved all babies- but especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Bert had a great sense of humor, a contagious laugh, and a generous spirit. She was an avid reader, played a mean game of Scrabble, was always up for a party, and loved to dance at celebrations!
She is survived by her 9 children. Her 5 loving daughters: Cathy Graf (Mike), Joan Sergi (Rick), Anne Schoepple (Steve), Mary Sarisky (Joe), Maggie Post (Ryan). Her 4 Butkowski sons: Charles (Angela), Richard (Rita), Peter (Susan), John (Anita). Bert had 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Services: A viewing will be held on Friday, Nov 11th from 6-7:30PM with a funeral service at 7:30PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A viewing will be held Saturday, Nov 12th 9:30-10:30AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM all in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd Bethlehem, PA 18018 where Bert was a 52-year member. Interment at Holy Saviour Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Bert's heart's desires were donations to Bright Hope Pregnancy Support Centers 2200 Hamilton St. Suite 108 Allentown, PA 18109 and Mary's Shelter 615 Kenhorst Blvd Reading, PA 19611.
