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Mildred D. Searfoss
Jun 12, 2017
Mildred D. Searfoss, 94, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday June 12, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services in Bethlehem, Pa. She was born on June 3, 1923 in Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late William Searfoss Jr. Mildred worked in the house keeping dept. for St. Lukes Hospital for many years. She will be lovingly remembered by...
Anna Marie Novatnack
Jun 10, 2017
Anna Marie Butala Novatnack, 87, of Bethlehem PA, passed away on June 10, 2017, at Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek. She was the wife of William Novatnack. They observed their 62nd wedding anniversary on November 13, 2016, just days before Bill passed away. Born in McAdoo on February 23, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Andrew...
Helen H. Karp
Jun 10, 2017
Helen H. Karp, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was the daughter of Magdalena and Joseph Raczkowski. Helen was the loving wife of the late John Karp for 49 years. Helen was a member of Sacred Heart Church of Bethlehem. She worked at Holtz and Co. as a floor supervisor for many years...
The Reverend Raymond P. Slezak
Jun 9, 2017
THE REVEREND RAYMOND P. SLEZAK, M.DIV. Retired Priest of the Diocese of Allentown, died on Friday, June 9, 2017, at his home in Luzerne County. He was 68 years of age. Born in Hamtramck, Michigan, Father Slezak was the son of the late Raymond and Helen (Tomczyk) Slezak. Father Slezak attended Saint Ladislaus Grade School, and Saint Ladislaus High School,...
George C. Kline,
Jun 9, 2017
George C. Kline, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on Friday, June 9, 2017. He was the son of the late Agnes (Kacsur) and George C. Kline. George was the loving husband of Elizabeth A. (Tachovsky) Kline. George was a very active member of St. Ursula Church. He was a lector, Eucharistic Minister and was a member of...
Violet A. Weaver
Jun 9, 2017
Violet A. Weaver, 83, of Danielsville, died on Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born January 27, 1934 in Fountain Hill, daughter of the late Lawrence Robert and Sarah Eva (Rice) Werkheiser. Violet was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Daniel Weaver. Violet not only dedicated her life to her family but she also cared...
Rosaria M. Herceg
Jun 8, 2017
Rosaria Morganelli Herceg passed away at 90 years of age. She was born in Bethlehem on April 9, 1927 to Barbara and Angelo Morganelli. After graduating from high school, Rosie began working as a secretary at the Bethlehem Steel Co. She married her soul mate, Larry Herceg on August 1948 after he returned from serving in WWII. In order to...
Elena Cuenca
Jun 6, 2017
Elena Rivera Cuenca, 47, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg Campus. She was born on August 10, 1969 in the Bronx, New York, daughter of the late Hector and Carmen (Cortez) Rivera. She was the wife of Luis A. Cuenca of Bethlehem. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Luis, son,...
Walter J. Ring
Jun 6, 2017
Walter J. Ring, 85, of Zionsville, passed away on June 6, 2017. He was the father of David, Bryan, Steven and Diane Ring and grandfather to many grandchildren. He was the brother of Wilma Bryan. He was preceded in death by his wives, Marlene (Zangel) Ring and Nancy (Peters) Ring. Walt proudly served his country as a member of the...
Robert E. Fuisz, M.D.
Jun 4, 2017
Robert E. Fuisz, M.D., 82, Pioneer in Medical Communications and Acclaimed Television Producer Dies Robert E. Fuisz, M.D., 82, of New York, NY and Bethlehem, PA died peacefully on June 4, 2017. He was the son of the late Anton and Margaret Fuisz, and is survived by his wife of more than 41 years, Beverly Howie Fuisz. Dr. Fuisz graduated...
Lisa Ann Nieradka
Jun 4, 2017
Lisa Ann Nieradka, 56, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Born January 31, 1961 in Pequannock, NJ she was the daughter of the late Robert and Faye Bastady. She was married to Ron Nieradka. Lisa had a passion for graphic and interior design for her own home and would...
Lois Ann Kery
Jun 4, 2017
Lois Ann Kery, 75, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Hari) and Frank “Tex” Kery. Lois worked and retired as a pharmacy technician at Hess Pharmacy in Bethlehem. She had a passion for theater and music. She was involved with MunOpCo Music...
Harry F. Becker
May 31, 2017
Harry F. Becker, 83, of Bethlehem, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born May 26, 1934 in Bethlehem; son of the late Harry and Margaret (Stern) Becker. Harry was the beloved husband of Jo-Ann (Dugan) Becker of Bethlehem for over 60 years. Harry was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He had an outstanding work ethic...
Juan Rivera
May 30, 2017
Juan Rivera, 85, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He was born August 9, 1931 in Corozal, Puerto Rico; he was the last surviving son of nine children of the late Juan and Monica (Vasquez) Rivera. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carmen (Diaz) Rivera. Juan retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. after 28 years of service...
Anthony M. Morganelli
May 27, 2017
Anthony Morganelli (Ants), 65, of Northampton, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 27, 2017. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Dobish) Morganelli. Tony was employed by Henkels and McCoy and the Local Union 158. Survivors: Wife, Patty (Hartigan), son, Joseph and his wife Michelle, daughter, Samantha, sister, Barbara...
Francisco Frank Pinho
May 27, 2017
Francisco “Frank” Pinho, 82, of Bethlehem Twp., died on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at his home. He was born August 2, 1934 in Newark, NJ; son of Anthony and Maria (Amador) Pinho. Frank is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Rose (Cataldi) Pinho. Frank retired after 23 years of service as a corrections officer at East Jersey State...
Frank Hernandez
May 27, 2017
Frank Hernandez, 55, of Allentown, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was the son of Maria (Bruno) Candelario and the late Florence Hernandez. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Bellotti) Hernandez. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. His greatest joy in life was being a father and grandfather. His kids were the world to...
Stephen J. Clauser
May 26, 2017
Stephen J. Clauser, 57, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 surrounded by his family at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Christine (Nishnic) and Donald Clauser. Stephen worked as a shipping supervisor for Super Valu and later he worked for Amazon. He was a graduate of Allentown Central...
Mary R. Stengel
May 26, 2017
Mary R. Stengel, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Josephine (Ventura) and John DeSentis. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene W. Stengel. Mary was a member of the Church of the Assumption, B.V.M. in Colesville. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching the Eagles and Phillies....
Orazia "Grace" Petruccelli
May 23, 2017
Orazia, "Grace" Petruccelli, 73, formerly of Allentown, PA. passed away peacefully in her sleep, on May 23 at Cedarbrook Fountainhill Nursing Home in Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Margarita (Pappano) Petruccelli. Born on April 20, 1944 in Roseto Valfortore, Italy, her family moved to Bangor, PA where Grace later worked in two blouse mills...
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