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Arthur B. Tavares
Jun 10, 2018
Arthur “Art” B. Tavares, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born in Philadelphia to the late Maria and Joseph Tavares. He was the loving husband of the late Maria C. (Cabelo) Tavares. Art proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He worked...
Joseph Gonda
Jun 9, 2018
Joseph Gonda, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. He was born in Dunmore, PA, the son of the late Katherine (Hafich) and Michael Gonda, Sr. He was the loving husband of Stella A. (Kosman) Gonda. Joe proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He worked at the Bethlehem Steel Co. for...
Joan L. Tipton
Jun 7, 2018
Joan L. Tipton, 83, of Walnutport passed away on Thursday June 7, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem, PA. She was born in Manhattan Beach, CA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Viola (Gardner) Landaker. She was the wife of the late Dr. Charles Leon Tipton. Joan loved being with and taking care of her family. To...
Diane H. Wood
Jun 3, 2018
Diane H. Wood, 68, of Florida, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday June 3, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. She was the daughter of the late Steve and Claire (Washefsky) Kowalski. She was the wife of Gary Wood. They celebrated 50 years of marriage on February 24th. Diane worked for Holtz & Co. and Almart, but...
Alfred J. Kane
Jun 3, 2018
Alfred J. Kane, 88, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday June 3, 2018 at his residence. A viewing will be held from 10-11am on Saturday June 9, 2018 at Ss. Simon & Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery....
Mary I. Kacmar
Jun 3, 2018
Mary I. Kacmar, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Lansford, PA on March 28, 1922; she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Pizik) Kacmar. Before retiring Mary worked in the Pricing Department at Hesss. She was a lifelong member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and...
Ann S. Hoffman
May 28, 2018
Ann S. Hoffman, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, May 28, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Simone. Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Louis R. Hoffman. She is survived by her children, Michael Hoffman and wife, Karen McKenzie of Jupiter, FL; Anne Stachina and husband, James...
Eugene L. Buttillo
May 27, 2018
Eugene Louis Buttillo, 84, of Davenport, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 27, 2018, while at home with his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Dolores (Nelson) Buttillo. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Jerry Buttillo and Lougia (Stellato) Buttillo. At a young age, Eugene joined the Marines to protect and serve his...
Lawrence S. Digirolamo
May 27, 2018
Lawrence Salvatore DiGirolamo, 97, of Bethlehem passed away on May 27, 2018. Larry was born on January 28, 1921 in Phillipsburg, NJ, the son of the late Pietro and Rosaria Bozzomo DiGirolamo. He was the loving husband of Doris June Lear DiGirolamo who passed away in 2011. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in September 2010. Larry was a WWII...
Raymond M. Bussemer
May 26, 2018
Raymond Bussemer, 95, of Cherry Hill, NJ and most recently of Bethlehem Twp., died on Saturday, May 26, 2018. He was born October 30, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA; the middle child of 5 to his parents, the late Frank and Pauline (Schlernitzauer) Bussemer. Raymond is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Marie (Masgai) Bussemer. The two met doing...
Carole Ann Schweitzer
May 24, 2018
Carole Ann Schweitzer, 74, of Colchester, Connecticut and formerly of Ledyard, passed away at home on May 24, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Dellisant) Mitchell. Born on January 2, 1944, in Allentown PA, she grew up in Bethlehem where she attended school. Carole met and married her beloved husband David J. Schweitzer, Sr. in...
Rudy Marmelo, Sr.
May 23, 2018
Rudolph “Rudy” Marmelo, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2018; he was surrounded by his family. Born in Freixo da Serra, Portugal; he was the son of the late Adirao and Amelia (Esperancu) Marmelo. He was the husband of the late Anne (Melinsky) Marmelo who died in 2016; they were married for 63 years....
William Sherwood Fogle
May 21, 2018
William Sherwood Fogle, 70, of Northampton, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 21, 2018. He was born March 22, 1948 in Allentown, the son of Kenneth Fogle of Saucon Valley and the late Dolores (Remele) Fogle. Bill was a 1966 graduate of Louis E. Dieruff High School. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Bill was a...
Marie M. Snell
May 20, 2018
Marie M. Snell, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Cedarbrook in Fountain Hill. Born on January 12, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Julia (Wargo) and Stephen Popyach. She was the wife of the late George R. Snell. Marie and George were a great and loving couple. Marie enjoyed volunteering at the Red...
Yolanda E. Mckinnon
May 19, 2018
Yolanda E. McKinnon, 93, died May 19, 2018 at Moravian Village, Bethlehem. She was predeceased in 2004 by her husband of 54 years, Ralph B. McKinnon. Yolanda is survived by her daughter, Janet, wife of Andrew Soos Jr. and grandsons, Daniel (Jodi) Soos and Stephen (Amy) Soos. She is also survived by three great grandchildren, Connor, Mason and Sydney Soos....
Barbara Ann Yeager
May 19, 2018
Barbara A. Yeager, 65, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of Agnes A. (Check) Yokai and the late Elmer Yokai. She was the wife of Thomas A. Yeager, Jr.; they were married for 40 years. Barbara was a graduate of Liberty High School and previously worked as a receptionist for...
Louis C. Melinsky
May 15, 2018
Louis C. Melinsky, 68, of Emmaus, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born August 5, 1949 in Bethlehem, son of the late Louis A. and Stephanna (Kwiatek) Melinsky. Lou was the devoted husband of 30 years to Winnie (DiLeo) Melinsky. Lou was a loving man who will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature, his patience...
Carlos A. Sousa
May 15, 2018
Carlos A. Sousa, 73, of Bethlehem Township, passed Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. Born January 20, 1945 in Murtosa, Portugal he was the son of the late Benvinda (Tavares) and Armando Sousa. He was married to Natalia (Rebelo) Sousa with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage this past December. Carlos was a construction...
David M. Anderson, Ph.D.
May 15, 2018
Dr. David M. Anderson, 87, resident of Bethlehem, PA and Mashpee, MA died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was a longtime expert on dust diseases and their control and former Bethlehem Steel environmental executive. Dr. Anderson had a 60-year career in three distinct areas: 10 years in research at Harvard University and the U.S. Public Health Service, 34 years...
Elizabeth A. Zietts
May 15, 2018
Elizabeth A. Zietts, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Leo Sr. and Mary (Henry) Rheiner. She was the wife of the late Michael R. Zietts, Sr.; they were married for 49 years. Elizabeth was a faithful parishioner of the Sacred Heart Parish, Bath, and...
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