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Kathleen Rose Gessitz
Feb 18, 2019
Kathleen Rose Gessitz, 59, of Fountain Hill, died on Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of Kathleen Rose (Hanley) Szulborski and the late William S. Szulborski. Kathleen retired from Lehigh Valley Hospital where she worked in the Medical Records Department. She was very adventurous and loved traveling to places both new and old. She enjoyed...
Pascual & Anica Quinde
Feb 17, 2019
Pascual O. Quinde, 74, and Anica B. Quinde, 64, both of Bethlehem, died tragically in a car accident on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 while visiting Ecuador. They were both born in Ecuador, where they met, then married in the United States on January 29, 1977. They were devoted to each other, their children and grandchildren. They spent their lives dedicated...
James J. Kotlik, Jr.
Feb 15, 2019
James J. Kotlik, Jr., 60, of Bethlehem Township, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, February 15, 2019. He was the son of the late Barbara A. (Heater) Kotlik and James J. Kotlik, Sr. Jim proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He worked for Emery Distributors for over 25 years. He was a...
Anna "Smitty" Meilinger
Feb 15, 2019
Anna “Smitty” Meilinger, 93, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, February 15, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Anna (Reinvald) and Stephen Meilinger. Smitty was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing cards, golfing and in her teen years, playing softball. In 1996, Smitty was inducted into the Bethlehem Area Bowlers Association Hall of Fame. She...
Nathan Tumminello
Feb 14, 2019
Nathan Tumminello, 104, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on February 14, 2019 at Moravian Village. He was born in 1914 to Joseph and Rose DeFranco Tumminello. He was the husband of the late Lorraine Symons Tumminello. Nathan worked at the Bethlehem Steel plant for 44 years (1937-1981). A highly skilled machinist, he produced parts for aircraft, warships, and artillery during wartime...
Jennie A. Bambu
Feb 14, 2019
Jennie A. Bambu, 98, of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Theresa (Sonego) and Peter Favere and step mother, Mary (Sonego). She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Bambu. Jennie was a machine operator at Adler, Lowell and Muriel Dress Factory for 30 years. She was...
Sylvia G. Pinkowsky
Feb 13, 2019
Mrs. Sylvia G. Pinkowsky, 81, of Bethlehem, PA, widow of Walter J. Pinkowsky died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Manor Care in Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Hannah (Oakes) and Orange Sterner, Sr. Sylvia was dedicated to raising her children, her favorite job was being a mother. Surviving are five children, Mr. Dennis J....
Eleanor E. Andrecs
Feb 11, 2019
Eleanor E. Andrecs, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Fix) Free. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Andrecs. Eleanor will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Marie Sheldrake & husband William; and her grandkitty, Daisy. She was predeceased by her...
Mark A. Tantsits
Feb 11, 2019
Mark A. Tantsits, 55, of Bethlehem died Monday, February 11, 2019. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Frank A. and Margaret A. (Palermo), Tantsits, Sr. Mark worked as a Truck driver for W&L Mail Service. He was an avid NASCAR fan and looked forward to his yearly trip to Bristol Motor Speedway. He enjoyed playing golf...
Bernadette Marie Hart
Feb 10, 2019
Bernadette M. Hart, 89, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Born in Beaver Brook, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Hulsizer) Dougherty. She was the wife of the late, John H. Hart, Jr. Bernadette was a Registered Nurse and a life-long member of the Catholic Church. She will be dearly missed...
Elizabeth May Girou
Feb 10, 2019
WEATHER UPDATE: THE VIEWING FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELED. VISITATION WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY AS SCHEDULED FROM 9:30-10:30 AM AT CONNELL FUNERAL HOME. SERVICE TO FOLLOW AT EAST HILLS MORAVIAN CHURCH AT11AM. Elizabeth “Betty” May Girou, 93, of Hellertown, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 with her adoring family by her side. She was born May 16, 1925...
Neal A. Lamana
Feb 9, 2019
Neal A. Lamana, 84, of Bethlehem, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 09, 2019. He was born in Hazleton on June 27, 1934; son of the late Gennaro and Mary (Gorga) Lamana. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine (Geldon) Lamana. Neal will be remembered as a caring, family oriented man who was proud of his...
Gabriel M. Scala
Feb 9, 2019
Gabriel M. “Fat” Scala, 97, long time Berwick, PA resident, died on Saturday, February 09, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA. He had been residing with his son, Gabe and his wife, Gina, since May 2018. He was born on May 23, 1921 in Berwick, PA; son of the late Sebastiano and Maria Lucia (Cavaliere) Scala. Gabe was...
Charles F. Krenos
Feb 9, 2019
Charles F. Krenos, Sr., 93, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, February 09, 2019. He was born in Bethlehem on October 8, 1925; son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Ostrich) Krenos. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene K. (Favinger) Krenos in 1975. Charles honorably served our country as a gunners mate 3rd Class in the US Navy...
Miguel A. Vega
Feb 8, 2019
Miguel A. Vega, 79, of Allentown, died on Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on July 28, 1939; the son of the late Felipe Vega and Maria Torres Vega. He is survived by his wife, Andreita (Diaz) Vega. Miguel worked as a bus operator for Lanta with 34 years of service. He was a parishioner...
Elsie Sarosi
Feb 8, 2019
Elsie Sarosi, 67, of Bethlehem Twp., died on February 8, 2019. She was born August 24, 1951 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Robert and Hilda (Mills) Snyder. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sarosi, Sr. Elsie was a dedicated nurses aide at Gracedale Nursing Home for 23 years. She will be remembered as a kind, gentle...
Abraham Dejesus
Feb 6, 2019
Abraham DeJesus, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, February 06, 2019. He was born August 26, 1930 in Patillas, Puerto Rico; son of the late Juan DeJesus and Juanita Morales. Abraham worked for most of his life in orchards. He also loved spending time in his own garden. Abraham loved to sing and was happy to watch TV in his...
Louis "Smokey" Kovacs
Feb 5, 2019
Louis “Smokey” Kovacs, Jr., 78, of Bethlehem Township died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in his home with his family by his side. Born May 31, 1940 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Louis “Smokey” and Mary (Groza) Kovacs, Sr. Louis was a 1959 graduate of Liberty High School. After graduation he proudly served his country in the...
Ernest S. Kortvely
Feb 5, 2019
Ernest S. Kortvely, 90, formerly of Fountain Hill, died on Tuesday, February 05, 2019. He was born in Allentown on April 14, 1928; son of the late John and Elizabeth (Deak) Kortvely. Ernie retired from the Bethlehem Steel in 1993 after 26 years as a crane operator and was a member of the United Steelworkers Union. He utilized his talents...
Mary M. Fink
Feb 5, 2019
Mary M. Fink, 63, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. She was born June 1, 1955 in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Nicholas. She is survived by her devoted husband, James Fink. Mary will always be remembered as a kind, caring, and generous person who loved animals and life. Mary worked as a...
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