OBITUARIES

Elaine B. Zavecz

Oct 12, 2024

Elaine B. Zavecz, 80, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday October 12, 2024, at the Bethlehem North Nursing Home in Bethlehem. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late John and Cecelia (Diskanetz) Zavecz. Elaine worked and lived in New York City most of her adult life and her most recent employment was as a librarian at...

Manuel Martinez

Oct 11, 2024

Manuel J. Martinez, 85, of Bethlehem Township died peacefully at home on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was born February 11, 1939, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, son of the late Fruto and Carmen (Vasquez) Martinez. Manuel was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 59 years, Dorothy Mae Martinez.

Manuel worked as an order picker for a few manufacturing...

Joseph Daday, MD

Oct 10, 2024

Joseph M. Daday, MD, 71, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Holy Family Manor. Born on February 26, 1953, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Hayas) Daday. He was the loving husband of Ann Michele (Dean) Daday.

Joseph graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School and went on to earn his bachelors degree from...

Nereida Figueroa

Oct 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nereida Figueroa, 74, of Bethlehem, PA, who entered eternal rest on October 10, 2024. Born April 22, 1950, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, to the late Antonio and Lydia (Ortiz) Figueroa, Nereida lived a life filled with love, kindness, and generosity.

Known for her optimistic spirit, caring nature,...

Margaret "Peggy" Blawn

Oct 6, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Ann Blawn, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab. Born on March 4, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William and Bettie Jean (Geiger) Osman. She was the loving wife of the late George Milton Blawn, Jr.

Peggy worked for many years with the Bethlehem Area School District,...

Lucky Harold G. Yaple

Oct 4, 2024

Lucky Harold G. Yaple, 68, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital Foutain Hill. He was the loving husband of Sue-Ellen (Rogers) Yaple for 35 years.

Born on March 8, 1956, in Newton, NJ, he was the son of the late Harold and Caroline (Rounsaville) Yaple.

Lucky earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College...

David E. Field

Oct 4, 2024

David E. Field, 87, of Bath, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the loving husband of the late Jean E. Field for 65 years. Born on June 15, 1937, in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Roger L. and Gertrude A. (Eisele) Field. David was a member...

Ruth Kiefer

Oct 3, 2024

Ruth D. Kiefer, 86, of Allentown, PA passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her home. She was born in Fountain Hill, PA, the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Ruhe) Shannon. She was the wife of the late George H. Kiefer Sr.

Ruth was a teacher's aide for the Bethlehem School District for many years and truly enjoyed...

Carmen Vega Torres

Oct 2, 2024

Carmen Vega Torres, 80, of Allentown, PA, passed away on Wednesday October 2, 2024, at Jewel Healthcare in Allentown, PA. She was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Felipe and Maria (Torres) Vega. She was the wife of the late Doel Alvarado. Carmen was a cafeteria worker in a rehabilitation facility and a seamstress making school...

Richard J. Stein

Oct 2, 2024

Richard J. "Richie" Stein, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Born on February 8, 1951, he was the son of the late Ida M. (Miller) and Titus Stein. He was the loving husband of Jacqueline A. Stein.

Richie proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. After returning home from the Army, Richie...

Vickie Ridgick

Oct 1, 2024

Vickie Lynn Ridgick, 68, of Bethlehem and South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Saint Luke's University Hospital. She was born in Anderson, SC on December 17 1955, to the late William and Peggy (Campbell) Martin. Vickie was a graduate of Middleton HS (Charleston, SC), class of 1974. After high school, she met her best friend...

Caroline Petrie

Oct 1, 2024

Caroline M. Petrie, 89, of Bethlehem died, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Vero at Bethlehem. Born in Somerville, NJ she was the daughter of the late Carl and Stella Hann. She was the devoted wife of Frank Petrie for 66 years until his death on February 16, 2021.

Caroline dedicated her life to her family. She enjoyed playing golf with...

Mary Theresa Reisteter

Sep 30, 2024

Mary Theresa Reisteter, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at Arden Courts, Allentown. She was the wife of the late George Francis Reisteter who died December 9, 2018. Mary was born in Plymouth, PA on September 7, 1927 to the late John J. and Mary E. (Mock) Mital. Her first job was as a bookkeeper for the...

Shirley Ann Shannon

Sep 30, 2024

Shirley Ann Shannon, 81, of Alpha, NJ, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Warren Campus. She was the wife of the late Leslie Shannon who died February 10, 2004. Shirley was born in Somerville, NJ on May 28, 1943 to the late Frank and Anastasia (Baluta) Zawatski. She worked for many years as a Secretary for...

James "Jim" Patrick Doyle

Sep 30, 2024

James "Jim" Patrick Doyle, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and his three children with their families. He was the husband of Linda J. (Weiss) Doyle. Jim was born August 31, 1942, in Fountain Hill to the late Thomas P. and Margaret S. (Johnson) Doyle. He served our country...

Sandra Fontecchia

Sep 28, 2024

Sandra Fontecchia, 85, a lifelong resident of Bethlehem, PA passed away on September 28, 2024. She was born February 22, 1939, daughter of the late Stephen and Angela (Strauss) Kercsmar.

She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Shelley Jacobs and spouse, Arthur; and Mandy Abruzzese and spouse, Lee; grandchildren, Megan Scotchlas and spouse, Jon; Justin Mondzak, and Hannah Rutman; great...

Anna Ferko

Sep 28, 2024

Anna Ferko, 63, of Texas, formerly of North Brunswick, NJ, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday September 28, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus. She was born in Blatne Revistia, Slovakia, the daughter of the late John and Pauline (Krehel) Ferko. Anna immigrated to the United States in 1969 with her parents and sister on a Pan...

Michael J. Malinsky

Sep 28, 2024

Michael J. Malinsky, 66, of Bethlehem passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Fountain Hill on May 15, 1958 to the late Mary I. (Peters) Malinsky. His career as a Dairy Manager for Redner's Market spanned over two decades before illness altered his path. His athletic nature was apparent during his years playing basketball...

Andres "Andy" A. Castillo

Sep 27, 2024

Andres "Andy" A. Castillo, 53, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A strong and loving family man, Andy was a devoted husband to Nayra Elias and devoted father to Tiffany Castillo and Mathew Castillo. He was a loving son and was born on January 7, 1971, to Andres P....

Thomas Sweeney

Sep 23, 2024

Thomas E. Sweeney, 72, of Lansdale PA, died on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. He was born in Bethlehem on February 21, 1952, the son of the late Elizabeth M. (Early) and Clarence J. Sweeney.

"Tommy" embraced simple living, and he embodied pure love and kindness. Despite facing personal and health challenges, he built an independent life,...