Dorothy M. (Kostelecky) Rader (1937 – 2024)
Dorothy M. (Kostelecky) Rader, 86, of Easton, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Saucon Valley Manor, where she had been residing. She was the wife of Robert O. Rader, to whom she was married 64 years. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on Aug. 15, 1937, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Joseph Kostelecky Sr. and Angelina (Dolnek) Kostelecky. She worked at the Northampton County Register of Wills office for over 25 years before retiring in 2004. Dorothy attended Trinty Episcopal Church in Easton. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed sewing and had a love for animals.
SURVIVORS
Survivors: In addition to her loving husband, Robert; children: Deborah A. Gresham and her husband, Mark, of Manahawkin, N.J., Kelly L. Hugg and her husband, R. Thomas, of Manahawkin, N.J., Robert M. Rader of Easton; grandchildren: Jennifer Connolly and her husband, Ryan, Brian Gresham and his wife, Kori, Kellie Gresham; great-grandchildren: Summer and Bryce. She was predeceased by siblings: Nancy Granata and Joseph Kostelecky, Jr.
SERVICES
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. There will be no public calling hours. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown. Online memorial tributes may be shared at HeintzelmanCares.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, 520 8th Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018.
