Michele “Shelly” B. Slivko, 70, of Bethlehem, died Oct. 4, 2026. She was the wife of Joseph J. Slivko for 49 years.

She was the daughter of the late Diane (Rudolph) Maas and Frank Paukovits.

She was a 1974 graduate of Whitehall High School.

She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Matthew and Marc; a daughter, Samantha FaRannte and husband Danny; two grandchildren, Anthony and Rocco; and a stepfather, William Maas.

She was predeceased by a brother, Frank “Paco” Paukovits.

Contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, 18015.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem.