Elsie R. Kalman, 78, formerly of Bethlehem, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Cedarbrook - South Whitehall Twp.

Born in Bethlehem on March 27, 1932 to the late Joseph and Cecilia Sarik. She is member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Bethlehem.

Survivors: Sons, Robert W. and his wife Carole M. Kalman of Hellertown and David J. and his wife Deborah of Mechanicsburg; Brothers, Milan of Sarasota, FL and John of Bethlehem Twp.; Sisters, Matilda Mesko of Bethlehem and Malvina of Bethlehem; 4 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 10 - 11 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2010 at the church, 514 Third Avenue, Bethlehem, followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Dr. F. Thomas Lichner, Officiating. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. The Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown is in charge of arrangements.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church, 18018.