Patricia A. Pavelko, 88, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday August 16, 2025, at her home. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Gasdaska) Ofchus. She was the wife of the late John M. Pavelko who died in 2011. Patricia was a middle school teacher for the Allentown and Bethlehem school districts. She graduated from Penn State University in 1959. Patricia was an avid Penn State and Eagles football fan, enjoyed playing golf, and most importantly was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, John Pavelko Jr. and fiancé Robyn Simmons, and Chris and wife Jodi, daughter, Deborah McNamara, sisters, Mary Ann Brunousky and Frances O’Malia and husband John, and grandchildren, Ryan, Jenna, Sydney, Paige, Brooke, Blake, Chase, Brody, Cade, Camryn, and Jared.
A viewing will be held from 9-10:15am Friday August 22, 2025, at the Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.