Mary A. Bauer, 95, of Bethlehem, died at home on May 17, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Sumer) Szvetecz. She was the wife of the late John J. Bauer Sr. for 69 years.

She was a long-time member of the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bethlehem, where she was active with the Sodality and Women’s Guild. She was a current member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, promoted keeping Catholic and Slovenian traditions and customs.

She is survived by a son, John J. Jr.; and a daughter, Mary Ann and her husband Deacon Reuben Harry Hartzell.

Contributions may be made to the church, 730 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, Pa. 18018; or to Heartland Hospice, 881 Marcon Blvd., Suite 3700, Allentown, Pa. 18109.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.