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Elizabeth J. Onyskiw
Nov 26, 2017
Elizabeth J. Onyskiw, 84, of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born December 11, 1932 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Helen and Emil “Jack” Seifert. She was married to Lawrence M. Onyskiw, Sr. for 43 years until his death on July 19, 1997. Elizabeth worked...
Richard C. Rutledge
Nov 25, 2017
Richard C. “Dick” Rutledge, Sr., 86, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully at St. Lukes Hospice on Saturday, November 25, 2017. He remained the loving and devoted husband to Betty J. (Zawadski) Rutledge. The couple celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary this past June. Born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Bernice (Stevenson) and Charlie Lee Rutledge in May of 1931,...
Austin Perry
Nov 25, 2017
Austin Perry, 94, formerly of Olyphant Pa, died on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Born in Olyphant, he was the son of the late Cecil (Hines) Perry. Before retiring he was employed by Mothers Laundry in Dunmore for approximately 35 years and was an honorary member of the Olyphant Fire Department. He will be lovingly remembered by his nephew, James Fallon...
Lillian R. Gaul
Nov 24, 2017
Lillian “lil” R. Gaul, 101, of Bethlehem died Friday, November 24, 2017 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill. Born February 4, 1916 in South Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Mary (Peter) and Joseph Kerso. Lillian was married to Thomas J. Repsher who passed away in 1966 and later remarried Anthony Gaul who passed away in 1990. Lillian...
Janny Graver
Nov 23, 2017
Janny (Snyder) Graver, 86, of Bethlehem, entered into eternal rest on November 23, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Lehighton, PA, on April 9th, 1931; she was raised by her grandparents, the late Anne Kline Snyder and Ambrose Snyder. Janny is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Stanley G. Graver, Jr. Janny was a graduate of Lehighton...
George P. Wash Vas
Nov 22, 2017
George P. Wash Vas, 98, of Bethlehem, passed away on November 22, 2017. Born in the Heights of Southside Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Theresa (Freund) and John Vas. He was the loving husband of Stella P. (Pidstawski )Vas for 47 years before her passing in 1991. After graduating from Bethlehem High School in 1937 where he...
Margaret Cooper
Nov 20, 2017
Margaret Cooper, 95, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday November 20, 2017 at Bethlehem Manor. She was born on November 19, 1922 in Bangor, PA, daughter of the late Chester and Celeste (Tonelli) Gambelli. She was the wife of the late Theodore W. Cooper. Margaret worked as a licensed practical nurse for St. Lukes Hospital for many years. She served...
Richard J. Facinelli
Nov 20, 2017
Richard J. Facinelli, 90, of Bethlehem Township, died on Monday, November 20, 2017. He was born December 18, 1926 in Hazleton, PA; son of the late William and Esther (Rossi) Facinelli. Richard was the husband of 61 years to Marie A. (Garganta) Facinelli. Richard served in the US Army as a truck driver and mechanic during WWII and was stationed...
George F. Guldner
Nov 16, 2017
George F. Guldner, Jr., 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on November 16, 2017 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Belleville, NJ, the son of the late Elizabeth (Partington) and George F. Guldner, Sr. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Thompson) Guldner. After graduating from Nutley High School in Nutley, NJ in 1944, George...
John F. Casey, Jr.
Nov 14, 2017
John “Jack” F. Casey, Jr., 82 of Exton, passed away on November 14, 2017. He was the son of the late Louise (Wisalosky) and John F. Casey, Sr. He was the loving husband of Catherine “Kitty” T. (Bannon) Casey. Jack proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy aboard the USS Myles C. Fox. He graduated...
Diana C. Krotzer
Nov 14, 2017
Diana C. Krotzer, 74, passed away peacefully, November 14, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was born March 19, 1943, the daughter of the late, William J. and Catherine R. (Keschl) Fartun) of Bethlehem. Diana graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1960. She worked at Murphys while in high school. She took classes for floral design and became the...
Margaret Mae Hall
Nov 13, 2017
Margaret M. Hall, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2017. Born in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Derr) Tait. She was the wife of the late James Hall. Margaret was an active member of the Church of the Manger UCC and a member of the Friendship Club. Survivors: She will...
Irene Boligitz
Nov 12, 2017
Irene Boligitz, 90, of Bethlehem, died, on Sunday, November 12, 2017. She was born January 5, 1927, the daughter of the late Alexander and Anna (Andreics) Kercsmar. Irene was the devoted wife of the late Joseph P. Boligitz. Irene retired in 1989 after working as a seamstress for Sure Fit Inc. for over 39 years. On weekends, she also worked...
Rosalie A. Grimmer
Nov 10, 2017
Rosalie A. Grimmer, 87, of Bethlehem died Friday, November 10, 2017 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem Township. Born November 26, 1929 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Talaber) and Joseph Shamenek. She was married to Herman Grimmer, Jr. for 42 years until his death on September 15, 1995. Rosalie was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High...
Mary E. Crosson
Nov 9, 2017
Mary Crosson, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away on November 9, 2017. She was born in Middle Village, Queens NY, the daughter of the late Hannah (Harkin) and Charles McClafferty. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph T. Crosson. Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Bethlehem, where she was a member of the Prime Time...
H. Mary Latter
Nov 8, 2017
H. Mary Latter, 94, of Bethlehem, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. She was born in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late, Elmer and Hazel Wood. She was the devoted wife of Robert F. Latter who died in 1990. They were married over 40 years. Mary dedicated her life to her family and her...
Michael Jay Shosh
Nov 5, 2017
Michael Jay Shosh, 66, of Bethlehem moved on from this life on Sunday, November 5, 2017. He was the son of the late Rose (OConnell) and Michael J. Shosh, and the brother of the late Joanne Anglovich. Born April 17, 1951, at St. Lukes Fountain Hill and raised in Bethlehem, he was a graduate of Liberty High School, where he...
George P. Peters
Nov 5, 2017
George P. Peters, 94, of Macungie, died on Sunday, November 05, 2017. He was born October 31, 1923 in Bethlehem; son of the late George J. and Anna (Mingora) Peters. George was the devoted husband to the late Sally (Michael) Peters. George proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Upon his return from the war, George began his career...
Anna A. Romanchik
Nov 5, 2017
Anna A. Romanchik, 96, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. Born in Nesquheoning, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Snicak) Billets. She was the wife of the late Tobias Romanchik who died on November 5, 1993; they were married for 53 years. Anna worked in the Finishing...
John A. Alogna
Nov 5, 2017
John A. Alogna, 74, of Bethlehem, PA died November 5th, 2017. He was born in Wethersfield, CT, the son of first generation Italian immigrants, Ella Corinne Maturo and Michael Paul Alogna. He attended the Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, MA and went on to Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. At a business conference, his father and future father-in-law realized they...
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