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Irene Seitz Obituary
Irene Cadden Seitz, 99, of Bethlehem, formerly of Summit Hill, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Thomas Cadden who passed away in 1985 and the late Edward Seitz who passed away in 2012.
Born in Summit Hill, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (O'Donnell) Campbell.
She was a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School.
She then graduated from St. Joseph's University, receiving a degree in Home Economics and last received her master's degree in education from Lehigh University.
Irene taught Home Economics at the former Summit Hill High School for several years and later was a teacher at Jim Thorpe High School for 33 years.
She was a member of St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley in Summit Hill and had attended St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Allentown.
Irene was a member of the Carbon County Home Economics Teachers Association.
Surviving is her daughter, Noreen Mackay and her husband David of Bethlehem; son, Tim Cadden and his wife Adele of Laurys Station; grandchildren, Ryan Mackay of Pennsburg, Lauren Mackay of Bethlehem, Elyse Mackay of Bethlehem, Kyle Mackay of Lehighton, Erin Lane and her husband Adam of Center Valley and Timothy Cadden and his wife Mita of Fairfax, VA; great-grandchildren, Brielle, Brett, Nora, Campbell, Oliver, Avery, Grant, Aidan and Niam.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill.
Mass of Christian Burial is on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley, 462 W. Ludlow St., Summit Hill.
Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, White Bear, Summit Hill.
Visitation on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Contributions, in Irene's memory, may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer's Association.
Funeral arrangements have been placed in the care of the Parambo Funeral Home of Summit Hill.
Online condolences may be shared at www.parambofh.com.
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Ann Maureen McGinley
February 19, 2024
Mrs Camden you had me in Home EC at Jim Thorpe. I made an Aline false waist band beige skirt and got to make your ever famous tuna noodle casserole with crumbled potato chips on top. Loved your class and positive, always a lady attitude. I'm sure they'll be happy to have you in heaven!!
Alan Davis
February 11, 2024
Dear Mrs. Cadden. I was one of your students in the Jim Thorpe High School. I was only 13 at the time. And you were one of my favorite teachers there, and I always looked foreward to your spelling classes which were held adjacent to the Home Ec room. .."Alan, please stand up and spell Constantinople !" ...God bless you, and rest in peace now. Thank you for your contribution to life in the giving of yourself to your students. You are not forgotten. You were loved. You will always be loved. My sincere condolences to the family.
Michele Zanders Searfoss
February 11, 2024
Rest in Peace Mrs. Cadden, you were a wonderful teacher. Sincerest condolences to the family.
Jane Gehring Halenar
February 10, 2024
Sincerest condolences to the family of Mrs. Irene Cadden Seitz, who was my Home Ec teacher at Jim Thorpe. She made learning to cook and sew a very pleasant, fun experience! Fast forward several years, as a nurse, I had the honor of taking care of her in Gnaden Huetten Hospital. She is remembered with fond memories and respect.
Robert Strohl
February 10, 2024
Very nice woman and a great teacher!!!
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