Julia C. Kurecian, 83, of Bethlehem died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Twp. She is the devoted wife of Edward H. Kurecian.

Born in Bethlehem, PA on February 19, 1925, she is the daughter of the late Peter & Mary (Timko) Czap. Julia worked at the Hotel Bethlehem and Homestead Restaurant as a Waitress and later at Burron Medical Products as a Technician until retirement. She is a member of Ss Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

Survivors: In addition to her husband of 61 years; sons: Peter V. and his wife Colleen of Hellertown, David E. and his wife Abigail of Orangeville; brother: Stephen Czap; sisters: Anne Czap, Catherine wife of Kermit Angst, all of Bethlehem; 3 Grandchildren: Amanda, Max and Sayre.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 7 - 8:30 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2008 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main St. Hellertown, PA with Parastas at 8:00 p.m. The service will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home followed by a Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 1140 Johnston Drive, Bethlehem. The interment will conclude services at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.