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James R. Muschlitz
Sep 23, 2018
James R. Muschlitz, 87, of Bethlehem, PA died peacefully Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown. Born October 31, 1930 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Mary (Rupple) and Clarence Muschlitz. James was married to Regena “Reggie” Muschlitz for 21 years until her death in 2009. James attended Penn State and Lehigh University. He...
Joseph "Sam" Midash
Sep 23, 2018
Joseph “Sam” Midash, 91, of Bethlehem, after a long illness, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Dorothy (Ornowski) Midash, his high school sweetheart, with whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage this past June. He was born on March 19, 1927 in McAdoo, PA, and was the...
Dr. Eleanor P. Cummins
Sep 20, 2018
Dr. Eleanor P. Cummins, 82, of Emmaus, PA, passed away on Thursday September 20, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Salisbury Twp. She was born in Newark, NJ, the daughter of the late Michael and Doris (Kaufman) Goldberg. A woman of significant accomplishment with two masters degrees and a doctorate, Eleanor was a teacher, assistant principal, and...
Epifania "Stephanie" Ramos
Sep 17, 2018
Epifania “Stephanie” Ramos, 85, of Salisbury Twp., passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. Born in Ensenada, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Rivera and Monse Rivera-Vega. She was the wife of the late John Pierog. “Stephanie” was employed by SureFit where she worked in shipping and receiving for over 30 years. She was a member...
Isolina D. Pereira
Sep 17, 2018
Isolina D. Pereira, 86, of Fountain Hill, passed away Monday, September 17th in her home. She was born April 14, 1932 in Vila Verde, Portugal. She was married to Ramiro F. Pereira for 33 years until his death on February 22, 1997. Isolina dedicated herself to raising her family. She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Bethlehem....
Amelia M. Rostkowski
Sep 16, 2018
Amelia M. Rostkowski, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie (Bosi) Venanzi. Amelia was the wife of the late Stanley J. Rotkowski; they were married for 58 years. She worked at Lehigh University in Food Service from 1975 until her retirement in 2012....
Joseph Anthony Carregal
Sep 13, 2018
Joseph Anthony Carregal, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on Thursday, September 13, 2018. He was born on December 31, 1920 in Sada, Spain; son of the late Jos Antonio Carregal and Maria Antonia Barreiro. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aurea B. Carregal. Joseph lived a full and accomplished life. He proudly served in the US...
Ronald James Feist
Sep 13, 2018
Ronald James Feist, 71, of Hellertown, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 13, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Arlene (Sell) and Elmer Feist. He was the loving husband of Donna (Churetta) Feist. Ron proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor,...
Harry D. Girou
Sep 13, 2018
Harry D. Girou, 92, of Hellertown, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 with his adoring family by his side. He was born January 15, 1926 in Old Forge, NY; he was raised from birth by his grandmother, Margaret Perkins. Harry was the devoted husband of 73 remarkable years to his wife; Elizabeth May (Holmes) Girou. The two were inseparable...
John P. Young
Sep 12, 2018
John P. Young, 80, of Bethlehem passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg surrounded by his loving family. Born December 29, 1937 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Minnie (Kidman) and Ellis B. Young. He was married to Theresa (Horvath) Young with whom he would have celebrated 58 years of marriage this November...
Jennie J. Polak
Sep 10, 2018
Jennie J. Polak, 98, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Holy Family Manor. She was born March 23, 1920; daughter of the late Anthony and Kathryn (Moskal) Walkiewicz. Jennie was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Polak. Jennie was a talented seamstress at Forte Neckware and she later worked at Magnetic Windings. She was a parishioner...
Trudieann Hollinger
Sep 9, 2018
TrudieAnn Hollinger, 60, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Campus. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of Joyce (Siegfried) and the late William Mingora. She was married to William Hollinger, Jr., with who she celebrated ten years of marriage this past August. Trudie worked for the city of Bethlehem as a...
Steven Martini
Sep 7, 2018
Steven Martini, 78, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday September 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Stefan and Elizabeth (Nigoscik) Martini. He was the husband of Deletta (Denza) Martini. They were married for 54 years. Steven was a sales executive for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. He also served his...
Patricia J. Hart
Sep 6, 2018
Patricia J. Hart, 82, of Macungie, passed away on Thursday September 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was the wife of the late John T. Hart who passed away in 2015. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the American Legion Walter L. Fox Post...
Manuel Cerqueira
Sep 5, 2018
Manuel Cerqueira, 87, of Bethlehem, died on September 5, 2018. He was born on May 26, 1931 in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal. He was the son of the late Antonio Cerqueira and Lina Gomes Riberio and was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Conceic
Frank J. Tomko, Sr.
Sep 5, 2018
Frank J. Tomko, Sr., 96, of Bethlehem, died on September 5, 2018. He was the son of John and Julia (Mahoski) Tomko; the oldest of six boys. Frank was the husband of the late Katherine E. “Kitty” (Yurasek) for 59 years. Frank began working as a Carpenter Apprentice at the Bethlehem Steel in 1940. Retiring in 1982, he was last...
Mary Jo Steager
Sep 4, 2018
Mary Jo Steager, 82 of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, September 04, 2018. She was born March 24, 1936 in Punxsutawney, PA; the daughter of the late John and Mary (Baran) Leszcynski. She was married to the late Richard C. Steager, Sr. for 56 years. Mary Jo was a 1954 graduate of Liberty High School. She bowled for 40 years in...
Frank R. Szvetecz, Iii
Aug 31, 2018
Frank R. Szvetecz, III, 78, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, August 31, 2018. He was born on February 23, 1940, the son of the late Martha Ann (Malinsky) and Frank R. Szvetecz, II. Frank was the loving husband of the late Wilma M. (Kramer) Szvetecz for 52 years before her passing in 2017. Frank worked for Hauser Chevrolet and later...
Paul O. Buchold
Aug 31, 2018
Paul O. Buchold, 94, passed away Friday, August 31st at St. Lukes Hospice in Center Valley. Born in Bethlehem he was the husband of Margaret (Kuplen) who died in 1983 and was the son of the late Paul and Lena (Benicke) Buchold. Paul proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He saw action aboard LST...
Linda M. Haluska
Aug 30, 2018
Linda Marie Haluska (Burkey), passed away peacefully on August 30, 2018 at the age of 62. Linda was born on January 14, 1956 in St. Boniface, Pa. and was the daughter of the late Russell and Katheryn Burkey. She is preceded in death by her siblings Judy Born, Sheila Peters, and Joseph Burkey. Linda graduated from Cambria Heights High School...
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