Agatha H. Costanza, MD, 79, of Easton, died Monday, March 18, 2013 in Country Meadows.
Born: August 28, 1933 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Croce and Angelina (Picone) Costanza.
Personal: Dr. Costanza was a pediatrician in the Easton community for over 50 years. She graduated from Easton Area High School in 1951, Barnard College in 1955 and Temple University School of Medicine in 1959. She served her residency at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia. She was a member the medical staff of Easton Hospital for over 30 year and served as director of the Pediatric Clinic, secretary of the Medical Staff Committee and as a member of the Credential Committee and the Quality Assurance Committee. She also taught sex education in the local schools.
Memberships: Dr. Costanza was a member of the American Medical Association, the Northampton County Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Medical Association, the American Medical College of Women, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Pediatric Society and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Alumni Association.
Survivors: A sister, Marie Radzuk of Florida and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Salvatore Costanza.
Services: A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:00 am in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Palmer Township. A visitation will be held from 9:00 am until service time in the church. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorials: St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children, 1800 JFK Blvd., Suite 1550, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Pat Wiley
March 21, 2013 at 3:52 pm
Peace be with you now. You will be greatly missed.
Dottie Yautz
March 21, 2013 at 8:40 pm
My condolences to the family of Dr. Agatha Costanza. She was one great lady & one great pediatrician. I say that because my son was her very first patient. They developed a strong bond, In fact, Dr. Costanza wanted to keep my son forever. Dr. Costanza had her practice for 50 years & my son just turned 50. God Bless you, Dr. Costanza…fly with the angels.
Dottie Yautz
Nancy McLain
March 21, 2013 at 9:56 pm
My son was a patient of hers. I am very appreciative of her “raising” him. My condolences to her family and friends.
Chris Spagnola
March 22, 2013 at 10:55 am
Heaven has a new angel to watch over us!
One classy and dedicated lady, Aggie you were the best!
I am forever grateful for having known you as the best pediatricin, co-worker, and friend.
Thirty five years ago you gave my very little premie a chance and I will be forever grateful.
I send my deepest sympathies to your family.
Diane Snyder
March 23, 2013 at 4:58 pm
Rest in peace, Aggie. I was fortunate to have you as pediatrician to my children, employer for many years, and best of all – my friend. In my nearly fifty years of nursing, I have never known a more dedicated or devoted physician! I am thinking of you with many fond memories. God bless you for all the care and concern you’ve given to so many.
Constance R. Ronca
March 26, 2013 at 12:13 pm
Our condolences to the family and friends of our cousin Ida. We were fortunate to visit her in the nursing home before we left for Florida. We are sorry for her passing and miss her as a member of our family. May God be with her. Our sincere sympathy. Your cousin Connie Picone Ronca and Rich Kassler
Chuck Dailey
March 30, 2013 at 9:02 am
Fortyseven years ago Dr. Costanza saved my life and I am forever grateful. This world has lost a true angel. My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Costanza’s family and loved ones. She was a truly special woman.
SALCEDO FAMILY
March 31, 2013 at 2:28 pm
May you Rest In Peace.
Faith Cascioli
April 3, 2013 at 6:41 pm
My heart aches for having lost such a wonderful doctor who took such great care of my four children. We were one of her first patients when she began her practice here in Easton. She pulled one of my sons through spinal menengitis, for which I will be forever grateful. My condolences to her family. It was such a pleasure to have known such a special lady.
Hugh Cavallaro
June 19, 2015 at 3:27 pm
So sorry for your loss!
Dr Costanza was my childhood Pediarician.
A friend of my father, Dr. Salvatore Cavallaro!
Condolences.