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William F. Sterner
Feb 3, 2019
Bill “Sonny,” 82, of Bethlehem, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 3, 2019 while in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. When Bill was a young man living in what was then known as the heights, he earned money to help his family by shining shoes, washing and waxing cars. When he got older...
Charlene H. Mcinerney
Feb 3, 2019
Cher (Charlene) H. McInerney, 69, of Allentown, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at ManorCare Health Services in Allentown. Born July 11, 1949 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. Herbst and Maxine L. Herbst (Lee). For much of her career, Cher ran a childcare service out of her home. She was a member of Bethany UCC...
James C. Olexa
Feb 1, 2019
James “Jim” Olexa, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2019, with Paula by his side after a 2 year battle with glioblastoma. Born in Bethlehem on December 18, 1943, he was the son of the late George and Rose (Henn) Olexa. He was the loving husband of Paula (Ripper) Olexa; they celebrated their 52nd Anniversary...
Jeffrey A. Lazar
Jan 31, 2019
Jeffrey A. Lazar, 65, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2019. He was the son of the late Kathryn (Morekin) and Geza Lazar. He was the loving husband of Karen (Grubbs) Lazar. Jeff loved his family and cherished his time spent with them. He earned his Mechanical Engineering Degree from Lehigh University in 1975. Jeff was a structural...
Barbara Ann Marouchoc
Jan 31, 2019
Barbara Ann Marouchoc, 75, of Allentown, died on Thursday, January 31, 2019. She was born in Lansford, PA, daughter of the late Peter and Angela (Mikulski) Badowski. She was the wife of the late James S. Marouchoc who died in 2013; they were married for 47 years. Before retiring Barbara worked as a photo processor for Guardian Photo. She was...
Lucy Dicampli
Jan 30, 2019
Lucy DiCampli, 100, passed away on Wednesday January 30, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus. She was born on March 29, 1918 in Roseto, PA, the daughter of the late Donato and Grace (DeFranco) Ruggiero. She was the wife of the late Stephen DiCampli. Lucy was a seamstress for the former Debbie Sue Co. in South Bethlehem for 30 years,...
Eileen G. Hayes
Jan 29, 2019
Eileen G. Hayes, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. She was the devoted wife of Robert J. Hayes with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Eileen was born in Newark, New Jersey on September 1, 1945. She was the daughter of Edward K Gill and Margaret Lizotte Gill. She was a graduate of Cranford...
Betty-Lou Takacs
Jan 28, 2019
Betty-Lou Takacs, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late George and Emma (Greenawalt) Roth. She was the wife of the late Joseph Takacs. Betty-Lou was employed by the former AT&T for many years and retired as an Inspector. She was also a member of Ss. Simon &...
Elizabeth Ann Hazler
Jan 28, 2019
Elizabeth Ann Hazler, 69, died peacefully in her sleep, on January 28, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem following a courageous battle with leukemia. She was born in Bethlehem, PA to the late Anthony J. and Elizabeth A. (Lawrence) Hazler and was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, formerly SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Bethlehem....
William J. Devers
Jan 26, 2019
William J. Devers, Jr., 66, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg with his family by his side. He was born November 24, 1952 in Allentown; son of the late, William J. and Catherine (Balliet) Devers, Sr. He was married to Barbara (Wagner) Devers with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage this past July...
Kathleen Marie Herrmann
Jan 26, 2019
Kathleen Marie Herrmann, 85, of Allentown, PA passed away on Saturday January 26, 2019 at Westminster Village in Allentown, PA. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Vincent and Catherine (Gross) McDonough. She was the wife of the late Raymond Herrmann. Kathleen was an engineer for Bell Telephone Co. in Philadelphia. She will be lovingly remembered...
Rosalyn Clore
Jan 25, 2019
Rosalyn Clore, 89, of Bethlehem Township, passed away in her home, surrounded by her family, on January 25, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Eva (Castano) and Fred Hernandez. She was the loving wife of Lester O. Clore. Rosalyn graduated from St. Ursulas Academy in San Antonio, Texas where she was voted most fascinating by her classmates. She...
Stephen M. Gecsek
Jan 23, 2019
Stephen M. Gecsek, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away on January 23, 2019. He was the son of the late Mary (Donchecz) and Joseph Gecsek. Stephen enjoyed going out to eat with family and friends and traveling to the Finger Lakes, Atlantic City and Saratoga, NY for the annual horse races. His great sense of humor will be missed by all...
Christine "Aunt Teen" Gallagher
Jan 22, 2019
Christine “Aunt Teen” Gallagher, 91, of Fountain Hill, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Reiss. She was the wife of the late Daniel “Bud” Gallagher who passed in 2012; they were married for 60 years. They loved roller skating together and could...
Magdaline Guidon
Jan 22, 2019
Magdaline Guidon, 87, of Coopersburg, formerly of Freemansburg, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at LifeQuest Nursing Center in Quakertown. Born August 29, 1931 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Bodak) and John Polack. She was married to Andrew Guidon, Jr. for 56 years until his death on April 13, 2008. Magdaline was devoted to her family....
Emery John Haller, Jr.
Jan 18, 2019
Emery John Haller, Jr. 82, of Bethlehem, died on January 18, 2019. He was born on July 5, 1936 in Bethlehem; son of the late Emery J. Haller, Sr. and the late Lottie F. (Potocki) Berger. He was a Bethlehem High School graduate, a District 11 champion in the 220 yard dash and anchor on the 440 and 880 District...
Eva Delaurentis
Jan 15, 2019
Eva DeLaurentis, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away in her home on January 15, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Congetta (Petrecelli) and Rocko DeLaurentis. Eva was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, making ceramics and sewing. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her...
M. Patricia Yanega
Jan 15, 2019
M. Patricia Yanega, 83, of Bethlehem died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born May, 12, 1935 in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late Marie and Joseph Keenan. She was married to Victor J. Yanega, Jr. for 56 years until his death on July 11, 2013. Pat dedicated herself to her family....
Virginia Fay Brader
Jan 12, 2019
Virginia Fay Klotz Brader died on January 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Robert and Beatrice Mae Strohl; her husband, Gerald S. Brader, Sr.; daughter, Debra Ann Klotz; granddaughter, Mary Klotz; brothers, Gerald M. Strohl and Melvin Strohl Jr. and her sister, Ruthann Decker. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Schleicher and husband, Ralph;...
Joseph J. Kundek
Jan 12, 2019
Joseph J. Kundek, 99, of Bethlehem died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Moravian Village in Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Mary (Lazorik) and Albert Kundek. He was married to Justine (Keltos) Kundek for 64 years until her death on September 13, 2007. Joseph grew up in Czechoslovakia and returned to America when he was...
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