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Regina M. Barna
Sep 13, 2017
Regina M. Barna, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She was born September 12, 1931 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Stanley and Marie Leanor (Shive) Verdensky. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John Bednar, Warren Boyer and John Barna. Regina worked for Roller-Smith Co., Bitronics; where she worked for over 20 years, RKP, and...
Joseph F. Delker
Sep 13, 2017
Joseph F. Delker, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Born in Freemansburg; he was the son of the late Joseph and Eva (Skomitz) Delker. He was the husband of the late Madelyn (Zahurak) Delker. They were married for 45 years. Joe worked as a Millwright for the Bethlehem Steel then Atlantic States Pipe. He proudly served...
Patricia M. Donchez
Sep 9, 2017
Patricia M. Donchez, 75, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday September 9, 2017 at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown, PA. She was born on January 22, 1942 in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Herishko) Donchez. Patricia taught school at Pennridge High School for 22 years and taught 12th grade English Literature for 11 years at...
Henry C. Grunwald
Sep 6, 2017
Henry C. Grunwald, 80, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2017; he was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Henry and Beatrice (Copertino) Grunwald. He was the husband of Patricia (Edler) Grunwald, the love of his life. They were married for 56 years. Henry was...
Pedro R. Perez
Sep 3, 2017
Pedro R. Perez, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on September 3, 2017. Born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Oliva (DeJesus) and Vincente Perez. He was the loving husband of Josephine (Garza) Perez. Pedro served his country in the Korean War under the 65th Infantry Division. He was a member of Holy Infancy Church. He...
Peter J. Senick
Sep 1, 2017
Peter J. Senick, 53, of Bethlehem, passed away on September 1, 2017. He was the son of Pauline (Keretz) and the late Joseph Senick, Jr. Peter had a passion for his work as a heavy equipment operator. His German Shepherds, Max, Duke and Bentley brought him great joy. He enjoyed cooking, especially lasagna, going to the shooting range, fishing, being...
John R. Tierney
Aug 31, 2017
John R. Tierney, 91, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, August 31, 2017. He was born June 14, 1926 in Scranton, PA; son of the late Patrick and Alice (OMalley) Tierney. John was the devoted husband of 44 years to the late Loretta A. (Potash) Tierney. He will be remembered for his kindness, selflessness, and wonderful sense of humor. John was...
Anthony "Tony" Holva
Aug 30, 2017
Anthony “Tony” J. Holva, 72, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 30, 2017. He was the son of Maria (Demianoff) and John J. Holva, Sr. Tony proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He worked for A and H Sportswear and at Keystone Cement. Tony was a lifetime member at the Bath American Legion and...
Camilla Z. Lawrence
Aug 30, 2017
Camilla Lawrence, 97, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday August 30, 2017 at Saucon Valley Senior Living in Center Valley, PA . She was born in Bethlehem, PA to the late Anthony and Agnes Zondlo. She was the wife of the late Joseph Peter Lawrence and was preceded in death by her 2 sisters, and 7 brothers. Although Camilla worked...
William C. Kuplen
Aug 28, 2017
William C. Kuplen, 93, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Theresa (Danyi) Kuplen. William was the loving husband of the late Catherine D. “Katie” (Yurich) Kuplen; they were married for 66 years. William proudly served in the US Army as a...
William P. Bakos
Aug 27, 2017
William P. Bakos, Sr., 92, of Bethlehem Township, Miller Heights, died peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2017. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Stephen and Lucy Bakos. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, of 60 years, Helen E. Bakos. William proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Upon returning from war, he began...
Dennis J. Vinkovics
Aug 26, 2017
Dennis Vinkovics, 63, of Freemansburg, PA passed away on Saturday August 26, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem. He was born on March 11, 1954, the son of the late Stephen and Betty (Ebert) Vinkovics. Dennis worked as a mechanic for several auto shops in the Bethlehem area. He also loved riding his motorcycle and watching old television...
Connie A. Schmidt
Aug 25, 2017
Congetta A. “Connie” Schmidt, 71, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 25, 2017. Born in Bethlehem; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Piccirilli) Jancsarics. She was predeceased by her companion of 30 years, Thomas R. McClure, Sr. Connie worked as a cashier for many years at several different places including Giant Food Stores in Bethlehem for...
Edwin V. Strohl
Aug 25, 2017
Edwin V. Strohl, 92, of Macungie entered into eternal peace Friday, August 25, 2017 at Lehigh Center surrounded by his loved ones. Edwin was the loving husband of Consuelo (Guerra) Strohl for 69 years. Edwin is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Alice Thomas. Edwin retired from the U.S. Postal Service as Postmaster of Hellertown. He was a...
Adam E. Chickey
Aug 24, 2017
Adam E. Chickey, Jr., 71, of Bethlehem, passed away at home surrounded by his family on August 24, 2017. He was the son of the late Esther (Cope) and Adam E. Chickey, Sr. He was the loving husband of Marianne P. (Fidmik) Chickey. Adam proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam...
Edward W. Yurko
Aug 23, 2017
Edward “Eddie” W. Yurko, 86, of Allentown, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born in Freemansburg on December 6, 1930; he was the son of the late George Jr. and Agnes (Barron) Yurko. He was the loving husband of the late Betty (Hulock) Yurko. They were married 54 years. Edward was an Insurance Agent...
Dorothy A. Holzer
Aug 21, 2017
Dorothy Holzer, 79, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday August 21, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem. She was born on January 24, 1938 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Kalman and Anna (Zavecz) Cutrone. She was the wife of Robert Holzer of Bethlehem. Dorothy was a former member of St. Josephs Catholic Church and the Womens Guild...
Carol E. Strong
Aug 20, 2017
Carol E. Strong, 89, of Bethlehem died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born December 26, 1927 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Evelyn (Gottshall) Strong. Carol was a 1946 graduate from Bethlehem High School. She worked and retired from Sure-Fit in Bethlehem. Carol was a member...
Stanley A. Asakavich
Aug 20, 2017
Stanley A. Asakavich, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 20, 2017. Born September 16, 1932 in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Constantine and Frances (Raczkowski) Asakavich. Stanley proudly served his country as a Sergeant in Communications as a Lineman at the Army Air Defense Division in Tacoma, WA. He graduated from Liberty High School. After...
Victoria Ann Averett
Aug 18, 2017
Victoria Ann Averett, 85, of Bethlehem, PA, formerly of Boulder, Colorado, died Friday August 18th at Kirkland Village in Bethlehem. Born May 24,1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ogal, immigrants from Ukraine. She was married for 33 years to the late Robert Craig Averett. Victoria earned a bachelors degree from the University...
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