RoseMarie DiDonato Fertal, 78, of Bethlehem, died September 21, 2019. Raised in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Domenica (DiCarlo) DiDonato of Italy. She was the wife of George J. Fertal for 60 years.

She attended Liberty High School.

She was a gifted cook and worked in restaurant services at Bethlehem Steel and the Aspen Inn before her retirement.

She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority for more than 50 years.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, George A. and Robyn Adams of Senoia, Georgia; Richard and Katherine Santoro; sister-in-law, Ethel Ann Fertal; five grandchildren, Colin and Hope Santoro, Ryan Santoro, Georgia Fertal and Domenica Fertal; nieces, nephews; cousins; and friends.

She was predeceased by a daughter; and three siblings, John DiDonato, Ben DiDonato and Rita DiDonato Rich.

Contributions may be made to St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 430 W. Washington Ave., Bethlehem; or to a charity of choice.

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