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Francisca Cruz
Jan 27, 2018
Francisca Cruz, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, January 27, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born April 2, 1925, the youngest of 10 children, in Patillas, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Meliton Pabon and Leocadia Rodriguez. Francisca was preceded in death by her husband, Benito Cruz and her son, Ramon Pabon. Francisca will be remembered...
Anna C. Kotlik
Jan 25, 2018
Anna C. Kotlik, 94, of Bethlehem, died on January 25, 2018. The daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Baraniak) Zebrowski, she was born in Bethlehem on June 22, 1923. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Kotlik. The two met prior to his serving in WWII and married upon his return home. Anna was a 1941 graduate...
Vincent Paul Seaman
Jan 25, 2018
Vincent Paul Seaman Jr., 59, of Allentown, PA passed away on Thursday January 25, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. He was the husband of Linda (Hottenstein) Seaman; they were married for 34 years this past April. He was born on October 26, 1958 in Warrenton, VA, son of Vincent and Barbara (Krick) Seaman Sr. of Bethlehem. Vincent graduated...
Michael J. Kokosky
Jan 24, 2018
Michael J. Kokosky, 46, of Temple Terrace, FL, died unexpectedly on January 24, 2018. He was born July 15, 1971 in West Reading to his loving parents, John J. and Kathryn (Stout) Kokosky Jr. of Palmer Township. Michael was a 1989 graduate of Easton High School and a 1993 graduate of LaSalle University; where he earned a Bachelor of Arts...
Violet I. Kovacs
Jan 23, 2018
Violet I. Kovacs, 96, lifelong resident of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Holy Family Manor. She was born May 29, 1921, in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Antal “Tony” and Irene (Varga) Kovacs. Violet was a terrific athlete, participating in CYO sports and bowling and later in life she was very active in the Senior Games. She...
Barbara A. Keip
Jan 23, 2018
Barbara A. Keip, 83, of Bethlehem died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth. Born in Bethlehem on April 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Sara (Lynch) and Richard W. Bender. She was married to Thomas J. Keip, Sr. Barbara was a 1952 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. She loved music and animals....
Marilyn A. Bacak
Jan 22, 2018
Marilyn A. “Molly” Bacak, 67, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Hospice House of St. Lukes. She was born January 24, 1950; daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (Gallagher) Tommor. Molly is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dr. Joseph F. Bacak, III M.D. Molly was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and earned...
Rosa Da Silva
Jan 21, 2018
Rosa da Silva, 84, of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Bethlehem died Monday, January 22nd at St. Lukes Hospital. Born May 8th, 1933 in Portugal. Rosa was the daughter of the late manuel Domingues Pereira and Ermelinda Fernandes Ramoa. Rosa was the wife of the late Jose da Silva. She was a member of Holy Infancy Church. She retired...
Walter Proding
Jan 19, 2018
Walter “Walt” Proding, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Catherine and Michael Proding. Walt proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he joined the National Guard for 6 years. After 38 years, he...
Eleanor A. Braxmeier
Jan 18, 2018
Eleanor A. Braxmeier, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018; she was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Mary (Vurosics) Antolic and wife of the late Philip M. Braxmeier; they were married for 47 years. Before retiring, Eleanor worked for St. Lukes Hospital as an Administrative...
Wilbert R. Hippensteal
Jan 18, 2018
Wilbert R. Hippensteal, 70, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was son of the late Anne (Hippensteal) and Roy Clause, Jr. He was the loving husband of Shirley A.(Grube) Hippensteal. After graduating from Liberty High School, Will proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He served aboard the USS John F....
Helen S. Dalint
Jan 18, 2018
Helen S. Dalint, 93, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Boleslaw and Sophia (Cwikla) Biernacki. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley J. Dalint. Helen dedicated her life to her family and will be dearly missed by her daughter, Bernadette Berry and her husband, Marc of Allentown;...
Charles Michael Guidon, Jr.
Jan 18, 2018
Charles Michael Guidon, Jr., 61, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem; son of Jeannette Catherine (Garcia) Guidon and the late Charles Michael Guidon, Sr. Charles was a graduate of Freedom High School. In his younger years, he was the owner and operator of Barneys Steak Shop. He later worked for Allentown Optical for...
Frances "Nancy" H. John
Jan 17, 2018
Frances Hope John, 91, of Country Meadows and previously Atria, Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, January 17 at St. Lukes Hospital. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late E. Lawrence and Clara (Morrow) Taylor and the wife of Kermit “Kirk” John who predeceased her in 2008; they were married for 53 years. Nancy graduated from Easton High...
Frank L. Rayner
Jan 16, 2018
Frank L. Rayner, 89, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday January 16, 2018 peacefully in his home. He was born on September 29, 1928 in Bethlehem, son of the late Ivan and Cecelia (Skledar) Rayner, and brother of the late Mary Ann “Polly” Rayner. He was the husband to the late Helen (Osio) Rayner for 50 years. He lived his...
Ethel V. Simmons
Jan 15, 2018
Ethel Simmons, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Emery and Mary (Balogh) Boysza. She was the wife of the late Joseph T. Simmons, Sr. Ethel was a graduate of Liberty High School. Before retiring, she worked as a receptionist for the VNA. She was a member...
Marion I. Weaver
Jan 15, 2018
Marion Irene Bush Weaver died peacefully at Holy Family Manor Nursing Facility on Monday in Bethlehem, PA at the age of 92. Marion was born on November 2, 1925 in Bethlehem, PA to the late Lottie Moll and Victor Bush. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1944 and was an active alumna, organizing frequent reunions on behalf of her...
Rose M. Donchez
Jan 13, 2018
Rose M. Donchez, 84, of Bethlehem died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Holy Family Manor. Born April 19, 1933 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Nemes) and Joseph Mandic. She was married to Francis R. Donchez, Sr. for 54 years until his passing on January 30, 2013. Rose attended Moravian College. She was a member of...
Kathy S. Hartman
Jan 12, 2018
Kathy Sue Hartman of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. Born in Harrisburg, PA April 18, 1958 to the previously deceased Wilbert and Carolyn (Walters) Hartman. She was born into a musical family, and as a profession, taught vocal music primarily at Phillipsburg High School from 1989 to 2011. She taught a few final years at the...
Michael A. Cohall
Jan 11, 2018
Michael A. Cohall, 64, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was born in Jamaica, West Indies, the son of Proscova A. (Richards) and the late Leslie H. Cohall. Michael brought joy to his family and his community. Sundays were very important to Michael. He spent every Sunday praying and watching Gospel TV, and attending church worship...
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