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Patricia Marie DePaolo, 69, passed away August 15, 2023, while introducing her daughters to her sweet double wide in Nokomis, Florida before it blows away in the next storm. She was born December 28, 1953, in Bedford, Ohio to the late Peter and Patricia (Kilelee) Caragher.
Pattie worked as a teller for First Valley Bank (and each one it transitioned to)...
Caroline "Bonnie" (Neill) Sperling of Bethlehem, was 88 when she passed away on August 14, 2023 after a brief illness.
Bonnie was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but moved as an infant to Charlotte, North Carolina. Her southern accent was distinctive even after living six decades in the northeast.
Bonnie met and married Leslie Sperling at Duke University where they were both graduate...
Dolores “Cookie” Velardi, 82, of Bethlehem, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on August 14, 2023.
Born on April 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Boletti) and Frank Wallich.
Cookie enjoyed going to Atlantic City and spending time at the casino. She also enjoyed playing cards. Cookie will be remembered for her love for her family—above all she...
Irene Josephine Fritchman, 72, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2023, at her home.
Born on June 10, 1951, in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Myrtle (Bogart) and Herbert Fritchman.
Irene was a wonderful homemaker and loved flowers, especially mums.
Irene will be dearly missed by her son, Richard and his fiancé, Sandy; brother, Robert and his wife,...
John M. Hengstenberger, 72, of Bethlehem, died Monday, August 14, 2023, in central PA. He was born July 6th, 1951, in Bethlehem, PA, son of the late John J. Hengstenberger and Mary (DeAngelis) Hengstenberger. John is the son-in-law of the late Gordon B. and Lucille S. Goodman. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joanie, sister-in-law, Judy, and brothers-in-law,...
Rose M. Merlo, 100, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, August 13, 2023 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s, Lower Saucon Twp. One of thirteen children, she was born in Bethlehem on December 14, 1922 to the late Nicholas and Rosa Maria (Casara) Ummarino. She worked as a counter clerk for the New York Italian Bakery, Phillipsburg, NJ for many years....
Linda Ozga, 72, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, surrounded by her children. Born on January 17, 1951 in Passaic, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frances (Graziano) and John Hanisko.
Linda was a thoughtful, compassionate and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She cherished spending time with her family and cared for them dearly.
She valued...
Kenneth G. Turner, 71, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 with his wife by his side. Born on January 30, 1952, he was the son of the late Rose (Hyck) and Frank Turner. He was the loving husband of Gloria J. (Webb) Turner.
Ken proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was...
Gerald Joseph Timko, 90, of Hellertown, formerly of Bethlehem passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Fountain Hill. He was the husband of the late Anna Mae (Batley) Timko who died May 8, 2017. Gerald was born in Fountain Hill on October 14, 1932 to the late John and Elizabeth (Grady) Timko. He served our country faithfully in...
Ronald E. Buskirk, 61, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his home.
Born on September 29, 1961, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Janet (Quier) and Roy Buskirk.
Ron worked as ground maintenance for the Bethlehem Area School District. He was a handy man—no matter what, he was always willing to lend a helping hand...
Rose M. Tadayesky, 80, of Raubsville, peacefully passed away on August 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital-Fountain Hill Campus. She was born November 5, 1942, daughter of the late Paul Beahm and Elizabeth (Serbeck) Jones. Rose is the devoted wife of nearly 59 years to Edward J. Tadayesky. The two met by chance on the Southside of Bethlehem and have...
Josephine Frances Cech, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Country Meadows. She was born July 21, 1934, in Philadelphia, PA; daughter of the late Adolph and Mary (Zawadski) Dalint. Josephine was the devoted wife of 64 years to her husband, the late Albert B. Cech.
Josephine was affectionately known as Baca to her family. She was proud...
Nancy Lorraine Schwartz, 78, of Freemansburg, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home. She was the loving wife of Frank Schwartz for 52 years before his passing in 2018.
Born on January 18, 1945, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Trapp) and LeRoy Kuhns.
Nancy worked as a mechanical operator at B. Braun Medical for...
Shirley A. Curry, 75, of Bethlehem died on July 29, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Catherine (Brobst) and Kenneth Searfoss. She was the loving wife of the late Dennis C. Curry.
Shirley will be remembered for her delicious homemade cooking, her Christmas cookies and her generous heart. Always with a kind smile, she spent many years as a...
Bruce Harold Fairchild, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of Sandra J. (Fluck) Fairchild. Bruce was born in Fountain Hill on January 19, 1946 to the late Gerald and Mildred (Arnold) Fairchild. He served our country faithfully in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked for the...
Dorothy E. Holz, 86, of Hellertown, passed away on July 23, 2023 with her family by her side. Born on December 17, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Mary T. (Molnar) and Stephen J. Zambo. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond Holz. Dorothy was proud to be the wife of a veteran.
Dorothy graduated from Liberty...
Eleanor F. Fisher, 99, of Bethlehem, died on July 21, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital-Fountain Hill. She was born June 6, 1924, in Bethlehem, PA, the second of five children of the late Frank and Nellie (Carrington) Peffer. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband of over 65 years, Dr. Joseph W. Fisher, Jr.
Eleanor will be remembered for...
Frank M. Donchez, 76, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on July 19, 2023, at St. Lukes Hospice House. He was the husband of Lorraine (Folajtar) Donchez. Frank was born on February 26, 1947, in Allentown, the son of the late Frank C. and Margaret M. (Stern) Donchez. He was a graduate of Liberty High School and attended Lehigh University-Electrical Engineering...
Joanne Szaryas, 81, of Nazareth passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks Campus. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Vago) and Joseph L. Wargo. She was married to Joseph Szaryas with whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage this year.
Joanne worked for Nazareth National Bank for several years as a bookkeeper....
Mary Ann Kuchar, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at ProMedica, Allentown.
Born on November 14, 1937 in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Marshaleck) and Julius J. Kuchar.
Mary Ann worked at the former Summit Bank and First Valley Bank for many years. She was a customer sales representative at the South Side...
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