Emma S. Rafferty, 86, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Monday, August 20th in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem, PA.

Born : Emma was born in Allentown, PA, a daughter of the late John and Fannie Schwartz.

Personal: Emma was a cafeteria worker for Wood Catering Service at Northampton Community College, prior to that she was employed as a telephone operator for the former Bell Telephone and Pomeroys Department Store. She was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, class of 1943.

Memberships: Emma was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.

Survivors: Emma is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bernard J. Rafferty; daughters Patricia M. Williams and husband Rev. Willie Williams of Easton, Rosemary E. Rafferty of Allentown; daughter-in-law E. Audrey Rafferty of Hellertown; sister Elsie Horvath of Allentown; brother Henry Schwartz of New Tripoli; grandchildren Willie L. Williams and wife Joanna of VA, Jermaine Williams and wife Maggie of Chicago, IL, Andrea Carney and husband Sean of Yardley, PA, Sara Rafferty, Bernie Rafferty Jr. and wife Krista of Fogelsville; great-grandchildren Josephine Rafferty, Michael J. Carney, Josie Olivia Williams, and Jackson Williams. She is predeceased by her son Bernard J. Rafferty, Sr.; brothers John, William, and Alfred Schwartz.

Services: Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and also Friday from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 am in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Twp. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Twp.

Memorial Contributions: Contributions in Emmas memory may be made to St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton, PA 18045. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com