Anna E. “Ann” Bodder, 77, of Palmer Township, died Monday, June 7, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born July 22, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Frank O. and Elizabeth M. (Stevenson) Wallin. She and her husband, Samuel S. Bodder were married 16 years. Her first husband, Rev. Joel H. Panté died in 1995.
Ann graduated from Erasmus Hall High School, Brooklyn and was a customer service representative for Aetna Insurance Company for over 24 years until retiring in 2003. She was a devoted Christian and very active and dedicated to her church, Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, Palmer Township, where she served as a deacon and was a leader of the JOY Club. She was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
Surviving with her husband, Samuel, are two daughters, Donna McGibbon and her husband, Frank of Macungie and Valerie Bowls and her husband, Derek of Richland, WA; a son, Jonathan Panté and his wife, Jill of Newark, DE; a step-daughter, Jennifer Liberta; and eight grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 11, 2021 in Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, 715, Chestnut Lane, Palmer Township. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time on Friday in the church. Interment will be private in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, www.bmbceaston.com. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Jerry & Gaetane Orsztyniwicz
June 8, 2021 at 8:02 am
Dear Sam and family,
Gaetane and I offer our heartfelt condolences to you all, at the loss of such a wonderful woman and Christian. Ann was always a joyful and good soul. I remember the many Sunday services at Florida Camp Inn where we sang together in the choir. So we have no doubt that she is safe in the arms of our loving Lord and singing in His heavenly choir. Amen!
Diane and Lew Parker
June 8, 2021 at 3:42 pm
Sam,
Diane and I were stunned to read of Ann’s passing. Her smile was always warm and caring. We will miss her at the Y and wish you comfort and love in your time of sorrow.
Lynn and Mike Downs
June 8, 2021 at 10:10 pm
We are so sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. We had looked forward to seeing you for lunch at some point as things opened up
Marie Giacoletto
June 9, 2021 at 8:46 am
Sam, I was surprised and saddened to see your lovely wife Ann had passed away. I always enjoyed seeing her at the Y and even though I hadn’t seen you both this past year my thoughts were with you and looked forward to maybe doing a Y lunch like we used to. Please accept my love and sympathy, Marie
Ron Possimato
June 9, 2021 at 8:55 am
Sam so sorry to hear about Ann. I know what you are going through. I think about Betsy every day. Stay strong! 😥❤
Fay Robertson
June 10, 2021 at 5:46 am
We are grateful for the opportunity we got to meet Ann, talk with her and experience her warm and endearing personality. May the memories of time she spent with family and friends over the years comfort and keep them through this difficult time and in years to come. May her soul rest in peace.
Elaine Sales
June 26, 2021 at 2:14 pm
Sam and Family.
My sincere sympathy over the loss of Ann. May her soul rest in peace.