Alice Zwarycz

Alice Zwarycz, 95, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family. Born September 16, 1931, in Wilkes-Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Roman and Alexandria (Sopchik) Tarasuk. She was married to Joseph Zwarycz, and together they celebrated 59 years of marriage before he passed away in 2008.

Alice will lovingly be remembered by her children: Barbara Hendricks of Allentown; David Zwarycz of Florida; Dorothy, wife of Mark Petruno of Florida, and Evelyn Sloyer of Kunkletown; and her sister: Tanya Kauffman. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Alice was predeceased by her grandson, Vincent Hendricks; sons-in-law: David Hendricks and Jim Sloyer; daughter-in-law, Alline Zwarycz; siblings: Felix Tarasuk, Constantine Tarasuk, Marie Smith, Antoinette Gulick, and Anna Phillips.

A calling period will be held Monday, October 26, 2026, at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA, 18018, from 12-1 PM followed by a Memorial Service at 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Alice's name to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.