Mary Horoschak

Mary Horoschak, a longtime resident of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 10, 2026 at her daughter’s home, just eight days before her 100th birthday. Born in St. Clair, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Mili) Prima.

Mary was the beloved wife of Joseph Horoschak for 55 years until his passing in 2013. A 1944 graduate of St. Clair High School, she worked as a seamstress before devoting herself fully to her most cherished roles as homemaker and mother to her daughters, Nina and Christina.

She and Joe were longtime active members of the former Holy Trinity Orthodox Church of Catasauqua, where they were well known for their many contributions, particularly as the chief organizers and bakers of the church’s annual Easter bread bake sales. Their Paska bread, kiffles, and nut rolls were beloved throughout the community.

Mary had a deep love for animals and shared a special bond with her daughters’ cats, especially her favorite, Kipper. She found great joy in watching wild birds, particularly cardinals, and spent many peaceful hours gardening, canning, and preserving the harvest from the garden she tended with Joe. In her quieter moments, she enjoyed sewing, reading, and working on puzzles.

She is survived and deeply missed by her daughters, Nina, wife of Christopher Bagshaw, and Christina, wife of William Reynolds; four grandchildren, Halle and Andrew Bagshaw and Stephanie and Billy Reynolds; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Leo Prima, Anna Prima, Helen Holoviak, and Olga Bender.