Catherine Eileen Mondzak

Catherine Eileen Mondzak, 86, of Phillipsburg NJ, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem, PA. Born May 25, 1937 in Easton, PA. She was the daughter of the late James A. McDevitt and Margaret McCann McDevitt She was a dedicated registered nurse for over 50 years. During her career she worked for Warren Hospital, Dr. Lewis Genninger, Dr. Raghuveer Annam, and the Phillipsburg Care Center. She was a graduate of St. Philip and St. James High School, class of 1955. She obtained her nursing degree from St. Frances Hospital School of Nursing in Trenton in 1958. She was a devout Catholic at St. Philip and St. James Church. She found great peace in the chapel at her weekly adoration. Her faith was unwavering. As the matriarch of the family, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin. Nursing was not just a profession for her, but a lifestyle. She took care of many family members including her husband and mother without hesitation. If you asked her for help, she was there for you. If you wanted to talk, she was there to listen. Family and friends meant the world to her, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by: son: Kenneth F. Mondzak Jr. and wife Lisa, daughters: Mary Encke and husband Wayne, Kathleen Lynn and husband Jim, Michele Krock and husband Matt, and daughter-in-law, Brenda Mondzak and companion Kevin. Grandchildren: James Oleniacz, Dennis and Cortney Mondzak, A.J. and Brittany Lynn, Megan and Jon Scotchlas, Stephanie and Jim Boyer, Justin Mondzak, Jared and Joshua Krock, Carissa and Katie Encke. Great-Grandchildren: James and Addilynn Boyer, Noah and Mia Lynn, Sophia and Isabella Scotchlas. Brother: Edward McDevitt and wife Frances, Sisters: Rose Perkins, Maureen Nardo, Margi McDevitt Along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends that she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth F. Mondzak Sr. and son, James M. Mondzak along with brothers: Phillip and James McDevitt There will be calling hours on Thursday July 6th, 2023 from 5-8pm at The Finegan Funeral Home, 302 Heckman St., Phillipsburg, NJ. Funeral services will be held on Friday July 7th, 2023 at 10am at St. Philip and St. James Church, 430 S. Main St, Phillipsburg NJ. The interment will be at St. Peter and St. Paul Cemetery in Alpha, NJ. Memorials: Donations may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice House - St. Luke’s Hospice ℅ Development office- 801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem PA 18015 or on-line at www.slhn.org/Development/ways-to-give/make-a-gift or St. Philip & St. James Church 430 S. Main St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865