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Elaine P. Donnelly (1939 – 2025)

Elaine P. Donnelly, 86, of Hellertown, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital-Upper Bucks Campus. She was the loving wife of the late John R. “Jack” Donnelly, who preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1995. Born in Bethlehem on Aug. 23, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Mark F. and Helen F. (Franko) Belletti. Elaine worked as a Clinical Consultant specializing in wound care assessment for the former Mediscus Co. in Trevose. She previously worked at the former Saucon Valley Trust. She was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Bethlehem and an active participant in the Lower Saucon Township Historical Society. Elaine was very active with the Hellertown Woman’s Club and her reunion committee from Hellertown High School. She lived for all of the children and grandchildren’s activities. Elaine was the biggest cheerleader for her grandchildren.

SURVIVORS

She is survived by her children: John M. Donnelly and his wife Melinda of Doylestown, Eileen M., wife of Jeffrey Bruchak, with whom she resided, and Michael in California; brother: Fred Belletti of Horseheads, N.Y.; and five grandchildren: Riley, Jake, Emma, Casey and Jack.

SERVICES

Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, and 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem. Interment will take place at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. A funeral repast will be held at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans following the graveside service. Online condolences may be shared at Heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Elaine’s name may be made to the Connor Initiative for osteosarcoma research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104.