OBITUARIES

Aug 9, 2018

Stanley Granville Graver, Jr., 89, of Bethlehem, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Nazareth, PA on August 11, 1928, he was the son of the late Stella (Kromer) Graver Henn and the late Stanley G. Graver, Sr. Stanley was the husband of the late Janny M. Graver, who passed in 2017....

Aug 6, 2018

Alvin C. Remaley, 88, of Whitehall, passed away on Monday, August 06, 2018. He was the son of the late Colonel Henry and Jenny Mae (Berger) Remaley. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Amparo (Alvarez) Remaley. Survivors: wife, Amparo; daughters, Melody Shane, and Cathleen Sell; son, Wayne; brother, Harland; sister, Violet; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild....

Jul 31, 2018

It is not often the generosity of another inspires change in oneself. Those who knew her as an acquaintance, knew her generosity well. Those lucky enough to call her friend, family or both, were changed by her; in all cases for the better. On July 31, 2018, Jeanette Lynn Campbell, 67, of Bethlehem, unexpectedly passed from this world. She was...

Jul 31, 2018

Phyllis J. DArgenio (ne Bertolet) died July 31, 2018 at the Fairway-Shawnee timeshare resort in Shawnee-on-the-Delaware, PA, while visiting her beloved Pocono Mountains. Born in 1932, she grew up in Bethlehem, PA. She graduated from Liberty High School, where she participated in sports and excelled academically, in 1950. She attended Cedar Crest College, receiving degrees in biology and education in...

Jul 30, 2018

David A. LeVan, 84, of Whitehall formerly of Bethlehem, died Monday, July 30, 2018 at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall. Born August 29, 1933 in Reading, PA he was the son of the late Lillian (Kline) and David LeVan. He was married to Gail J. (Hollenbeck) LeVan with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this coming September 20th....

Jul 30, 2018

William F. Sterner, Sr., 79, of Bethlehem died, Monday, July 30, 2018 in his home with his family by his side. Born August 30, 1938 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Barbara (Schadler) and Roland Sterner. He was married to Elizabeth (Butkiewicz) Sterner with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage this past October 10th. William worked...

Jul 29, 2018

George J. Kimock, 86, of Bethlehem, died at home on Sunday, July 29, 2018. He was born October 5, 1931 in Hazel Brook, PA; son of the late Joseph and Mary (Mriglot) Kimock. George is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Sweeney) Kimock. George was a 1949 graduate of Liberty High School and 1966 graduate of Moravian...

Jul 27, 2018

Jeannette A. Perch, 80, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday July 27, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. She was born in Fountain Hill, the daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn (Robinson) Grosset. She was the wife of Frank J. Perch. They celebrated 60 years of marriage on April 12, 2018. She was a graduate of Liberty...

Jul 26, 2018

Jul 25, 2018

Ann G. Burns, of Bethlehem, died peacefully Thursday July 25th, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Born July 26th, 1927, Ann completed 90 whole years in this world before returning to her eternal home with the father. She was the daughter of Adam & Marie (Leber) Green. Her husband, William M. Burns, died in 2002. Ann was a parishioner of Holy...

Jul 23, 2018

Margaret M. Bachochin, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born January 9, 1930, daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Bachochin. Margaret retired in 1993 from the former Western Electric after 43 years of service. She attended Holy Ghost Parish. Margaret is survived by her sister-in-law, Helen Bachochin, and many nieces and nephews. She was...

Jul 23, 2018

James Reynolds, 82, of Bethlehem, PA died peacefully on Monday July 23, 2018, after a brief illness. Born in Cloone, County Leitrim, Ireland, he was the son of the late James and Margaret Reynolds. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years and sweetheart Harriet (Coll). After immigrating to the United States in 1957, he opened Reynolds Caf in...

Jul 23, 2018

Mary D. Tucker, 64, of Allentown, passed away peacefully in her home on July 23, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 20, 1954, in Nowy Targ, Poland, the daughter of the late John Dombrowski and Anna (Krzystyniak) Dombrowski. Mary was the devoted wife of the late Brian Tucker who predeceased her on May 2, 2010. She...

Jul 23, 2018

Juan F. Carrasquillo Jr. “Paco”, 54, of Bethlehem, died suddenly on Monday, July 23, 2018. He was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico; son of Juan F. Carrasquillo Sr. and the late Gladys (Cintron). He was the loving husband of Militza (Garcia) Carrasquillo. He was employed by B. Braun Medical where he was an Accounts Payable Clerk. Juan held a BS...

Jul 20, 2018

Captain(Ret) Thomas J. Fox, 77, of Bethlehem Township, died Friday, July 20, 2018 in his home with his family by his side. Born November 19, 1940 in Dunmore, PA, he was the son of the late Mary (Golden) and William Fox. As a boy, he proudly earned his Eagle Scout Badge in 1954. Tom excelled at every sport he ever...

Jul 20, 2018

Peter McGee, Jr., 61, of Northampton and formerly of High Point and Greensboro, NC, passed away on July 20, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem on July 17, 1957; son of Peter McGee and the late Mary (Schubert) McGee. Pete graduated in 1976 from Liberty High School. He attended Kutztown State College from 1976-1981 and again in 1986-2002, receiving a...

Jul 18, 2018

Matthew G. Kovalchick, 42, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday July 18, 2018 at his home. He was born in Allentown, PA, the son of George and Kathy (Hartz) Kovalchick. Matthew was a mechanical drafter and worked for the Harris Rebar Co. Matthew was an avid fisherman and also an avid Philadelphia sports fan. He will be lovingly remembered by...

Jul 14, 2018

Catherine D. Reese Platia, 94, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, July 14, 2018. She was born October 22, 1923 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Francis and Dolores (Heller) Hall. Catherine was preceded in death by her first husband, Reuben Reese and second husband, Angelo Platia. Catherine worked as a seamstress in local mills for most of her career. She...

Jul 14, 2018

Francis A. Rohal, Sr., 94, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Sacred Heart Senior Living, Center Valley. He was born on May 3, 1924 in Bethlehem, PA to Michael and Mary Rohal. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Helen (Gerkovich) Rohal. He was a parishioner of Sacred...

Jul 13, 2018

Irene K. “Honey” Payonk, 84, of Salisbury Twp., died on Friday, July 13, 2018, at the Hospice House of St. Lukes. She was born in Bethlehem, PA; daughter of the late George and Barbara (Hilbert) Kloo. Irene was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bernard B. “Bernie” Payonk. Irene was a graduate of Liberty High School. She...