Eleanor (Kerecz) Bodner Dancsecs Obituary Eleanor T. (Kerecz) Bodner Dancsecs, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 27, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on April 1, 1935, in Szentgotthard, Hungary, Eleanor was the beloved daughter of the late Eugene and Leona (Mukicz) Kerecz. In her professional life, Eleanor began as a talented hairdresser at Florence Bodner Beauty Shop in Bethlehem, eventually opening her own salon, Eleanor Beauty Shop, also in Bethlehem. She later worked for Holland Real Estate and concluded her career at the Lehigh County Courthouse in the copy room and then as a tip staff to the judges of the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas until her well-deserved retirement. Throughout her life, Eleanor's personal interests and associations reflected her commitment to her community and her faith. As a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW), she advocated for the professional growth of women and contributed to numerous initiatives that supported the advancement of women in the workplace. Her faith played a central role in her life, and she was a faithful member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Eleanor's family was the cornerstone of her world. She was predeceased by her loving sister, Mary Barna, her devoted husband, Emery I. 'Jimmy' Dancsecs, and her sons, William Bodner and James Dancsecs. Her legacy continues through her children, Barbara Stettler and her husband Raymond, Jr., Diane Kehm and her husband Ted, and Matthew Dancsecs and his wife Maritza, as well as her daughter-in-law, Oahn Rachel Dancsecs. The joy of Eleanor's life was magnified by her grandchildren, Derek, Keith, James, Joshua, Jacob, Emily, Rachel, Alexandra, Grace, Dylan, Sophia, Donovan, Alexander and Ethan and her great grandchildren Ella, Arryian and Leo. Services: A viewing will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 followed by a Requiem Mass at 12:30 P.M. at Holy Ghost Church, 417 Carlton Ave Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. Funeral Service Prayer Service Committal Service Services Viewing Saturday October 5, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cantelmi Long Funeral Home 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA Requiem of Christian Burial Saturday October 5, 2024 12:30 PM Holy Ghost Church 417 Carlton Avenue Bethlehem, PA