OBITUARIES

Victoria A. Balog

Jun 6, 2024

Victoria A. Balog, 72, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Born on December 16, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Irene (Novak) and John Peters. She was the loving wife of Joseph M. Balog.

Victoria had an amazing green thumb. She loved gardening and with her love and talents, even kept plants and flowers alive for...

Frank Dougherty

Jun 5, 2024

Frank A. Dougherty, 75 of Bethlehem Twp., passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Northampton Post Acute, Bethlehem Twp. He was the husband of Carol (Capik) Dougherty. Frank was born in Manhatten, NY on October 5, 1948 to the late John and Irene (Kolasz) Dougherty. He worked in Sales, Marketing, & Finance for many years until retring. Frank was a...

John L. Kerchner, Sr.

Jun 5, 2024

John L. Kerchner, Sr. 87, of Freemansburg, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Sandra L. (Leibig) Kerchner. John was born in Hazelton, on July 1, 1936 to the late Roland and Helen (Coyle) Kerchner. He was one of 14 children. He served our country faithfully in the...

Marilyn Petraitis

Jun 4, 2024

Marilyn Jean "Dancin' Queen" Petraitis, 65, of Allentown, passed on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Born on January 4, 1959, in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Martin S. and Ann (Skrip) Petraitis.

Marilyn enjoyed music and also had the ability to draw. As a child, she and her family took many summer road trips. In...

Germaine A. Brown

Jun 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Germaine A. Brown, who peacefully left this world on June 4, 2024, at the age of 90. Her unwavering faith in God and her immense love for her family were the cornerstones of her remarkable life.

Born in Fountain Hill...

Constance M. Kita

Jun 4, 2024

Constance M. Kita, 90, of Bethlehem Township, and more recently Fellowship Community in Whitehall, passed on June 4, 2024. She was born in Bethlehem on May 27, 1934, the daughter of the late Joseph and Stephanie (Kotash) Gori. Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph T. Kita in 1991.

Connie will be lovingly remembered for her dedication to her...

Gregory Barwick

Jun 3, 2024

Gregory J. Barwick, 66, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on June 3, 2024. He was born October 3, 1957, in Bethlehem, son of the late Harold A. Barwick, Jr. and Justine "Judy" E. (Sullivan) Barwick.

Greg was a 1975 graduate of Liberty High School where he was on the wrestling team. Earlier, Greg wrestled for West Bethlehem Youth Association. Greg was an...

Robert William Prebosnyak

Jun 3, 2024

Robert (Bob) William Prebosnyak, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at his home. Born on September 21, 1944, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late William James Prebosnyak and Betty Mae Paulus.

Bob graduated from Liberty High School before joining the United States Army and later working for the Bethlehem Steel's PBNE Railroad. He had...

Leroy Loveless

May 30, 2024

Leroy James Loveless 79, of Allentown, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Front Royal, VA on January 4, 1945 to the late Harry Clinton and Esther Irene (Weinstein) Loveless. Leroy was a member of the Community Services Group where he was loved and cared for by many. He retired from VIA workshop. He...

Joanne Alexandra Moffitt

May 30, 2024

Joanne Alexandra Moffitt, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Augustine E. Moffitt. They were high school sweethearts who were celebrating 57 years of marriage this year.

Born on September 12, 1946, in Pottsville, PA, Joanne was the daughter of Paul Klatko and Susan (Krysak) Klatko. After her father's...

Michael V. Blanchet

May 30, 2024

Michael V. "Mikey" Blanchet, 10, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Born in Orlando, Florida on June 23, 2013, he was the son of Michelle L. (Barlics) Blanchet and Andre B. Blanchet.

Mikey was a fun-loving boy who, with his infectious laugh, loved to make others laugh and smile. He enjoyed the outdoors and wildlife, always looking...

Eileen T. (Reilly) Norton

May 28, 2024

Eileen T. Norton, 97, of Bethlehem and formerly of Deer Park, NY, passed away on May 28, 2024. Born on May 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Grace (Callahan) and John Reilly.

Eileen was a gentle, generous, and kindhearted woman. She spent many years working for Geico Insurance Company in New York. Her family was the center of...

Eleanor S. Zick

May 27, 2024

Eleanor Zick, 84, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Monday May 27, 2024, at the St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem. She was born in Nesquehoning, PA, the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Bazik. She was the loving wife of George R. Zick and they had been married for 63 years. She graduated from Nesquehoning High School in...

Ann L. Hassick

May 25, 2024

Ann L. Hassick, 93, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday May 25, 2024. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Antonio and Giovina Fatebene. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Hassick Sr. Ann was a member of the former Our Lady of Pompeii of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church and current member...

Frank John Racsok

May 25, 2024

Frank John Racsok 89, of Hanover Twp., passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Cordelia L. "Babe" (Steward) Racsok who died April 2, 2024. Frank was born in Duquesne, PA on September 25, 1934 to the late Michael Racsok and Julia Ann (Zaken) Racsok Paul. He served our country faithfully in...

Helen Templeton

May 24, 2024

Helen R. Templeton, 93, formerly of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice. She was a resident at Devon House Senior Living.

Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of Frank and Theresa (Graff) Reiter. Helen was the wife of the late Bertille E. Templeton. She is survived by daughter, Alyce Templeton and son, Bert...

Deborah Carlson

May 19, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" S. Carlson, 70, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born on May 16, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Elenore (Koehler) and Kenneth Fuls. She was the loving wife of Philip B. Carlson.

Debbie worked for over 40 years for the State of Pennsylvania, retiring from the Department of Welfare. She was a Philadelphia...

Robert C. Price

May 18, 2024

Robert C. "Bob" Price, 64, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Born on October 6, 1959, he was the son of Shirley (Sykes) and Charles W. Price of Bethlehem. He was the loving husband of Toni A. (Burruano) Price.

Bob was a devoted member of Grace Church of Bethlehem, where he strengthened...

Joseph Hepp

May 17, 2024

Joseph P. Hepp, 99, of Bethlehem, passed away on May 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 18, 1925, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Victoria (Hafner) Hepp.

Joseph proudly served in Patton's Army during World War II as a member of Division 3, demonstrating his bravery and commitment to...

Mary Cech

May 15, 2024

Mary Ann Cech, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on May 15, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1947, in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Valent and Margaret (Timko) Cech. She will be dearly missed by her brother, Bill Cech, as well as by her friends and extended family. Though she is no longer with us, Mary will always...