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Dorothy Timmer
May 6, 2016
Dorothy Timmer, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, May 6, 2016. She was born in Bethlehem; the daughter of the late, Beatrice Young. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph “Jolly Joe” Timmer; they were married for 61 years. She was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Catholic Church. She will be loving remembered by her brothers,...
Joan M. Alexis
May 3, 2016
Joan M. Alexis, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 03, 2016 at home. Born in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of Agnes (Malikowski) and John Reilly. She was the loving wife of Joseph W. Alexis. Joan was a member of the Ladies Group at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Bethlehem, and also volunteered at the church, coordinating weddings...
Rose A. Mocidlowski
May 3, 2016
Rose A. Mocidlowski died on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She is the daughter of the late Cvitan and Anna Rasich (Sopko). Rose was preceded in death by her husband Julius Mocidlowski. Rose worked for Hellertown Manufacturing Sparkplug and later at the Allentown State Hospital. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Jean (Robert) Redding of California; and her brother,...
Juanita Vegas
May 2, 2016
Juanita Vegas, 77, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, May 2, 2016. She was born April 11, 1939 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico; one of seven children to the late Francisco and Juana (Vasquez) Ramirez. Juanita had a passion for sewing and was an amazing cook. She will be dearly missed by Ramon, her companion of over 50 years; six daughters,...
Grace Gonzalez
May 1, 2016
Grace Gonzalez, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at her daughters home in Freeland, PA. She was born March 18, 1930 in Roseto; daughter of the late Donato and Grace (DeFranco) Ruggiero. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Gonzalez Sr. in 2001. She was a parishioner of Holy Infancy Catholic Church. Grace enjoyed...
Robert M. Mccann
May 1, 2016
Robert M. McCann, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2016; he was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Franklin, NJ on October 7, 1930, he was the son of the late Raymond and Fleta (Munson) McCann. Robert was the devoted husband of Ann (Lieberman) McCann, they were married 58 years. Robert was a graduate of...
Jennie V. Cimino
Apr 30, 2016
Jennie V. (Frabotta) Cimino, born March 13, 1922 in Roseta, Pa to Samuel and Maria (Strizzi) Frabotta and was married to Dominic F. Cimino for 49 years; all deceased. As a young woman, Jennie worked at the Just Born candy factory. She contributed to the WWII effort by working at Bethlehem Steel. After getting married she worked at a number...
Agnes M. Kuruc
Apr 30, 2016
Agnes M. Kuruc, 97, of Bethlehem passed away on Saturday April 30, 2016 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Fountain Hill. She was born on March 5, 1919 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Stefan and Anna (Cupinka) Sobota. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Kuruc. Agnes was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish in Bethlehem....
Ann Marie E. Carl
Apr 29, 2016
Ann Marie E. Carl, 38, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2016. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of James and Janet (Davco) Bartos. She was the wife of Dennis Carl. Ann Marie was a 1995 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. She loved children and worked at several day cares throughout the valley. She will be...
Martha L. Chase
Apr 29, 2016
Martha L. “Marno” Chase, 72, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, April 29, 2016. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Churilla) Guman. She was the wife of the late Wasyl “Charlie” Chase. Martha worked as the Director of Finance for Lower Saucon Township for 29 years and retired in 2006. She will be lovingly...
Helen Lavan
Apr 28, 2016
Helen LaVan, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the age of 100. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late John and Theresa (Sebjanics) Kousz. Helen was the devoted wife of 67 years to the late, John C. LaVan. They were married on December 2, 1939. Helen was a 1935 graduate of Liberty High School. Prior...
Mary A. Klimek
Apr 26, 2016
Mary Klimek, 94, of Palmer Township, died on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. She was born in Maple Ridges, PA, the daughter of Victoria (Haydus) and Stanley Drabic. She was the loving wife of the late Andrew Klimek for 69 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Regina V. wife of Tim Christman...
Kelly Celine O'Brien
Apr 25, 2016
Kelly Celine OBrien, 18, of Moorestown, NJ, left this life suddenly on Monday, April 25, 2016. She was born September 23, 1997 in Phillipsburg, NJ, the daughter of Elizabeth Hughes and the late Patrick Michael OBrien. Kelly was a 2015 graduate of Moorestown High School and currently a student of Arcadia University. She was a dedicated student who enjoyed photography,...
Karen Delre
Apr 24, 2016
Karen DelRe, 64, of Bethlehem, died on April 24, 2016 at Fox Chase Cancer Center. She was born April 21, 1952, daughter of the late Jakob and Emily (Bodner) Turtshanow. Karen is survived by her husband of 44 years, Vincent Carmen DelRe. Karen dedicated her life to helping others. Her selfless nature guided her to her calling which was working...
David Markwith
Apr 23, 2016
David C. Markwith, 54, of Bethlehem died Saturday, April 23, 2016. Born April 19, 1962 in Scranton he was the son of John Markwith, Sr. of Bethlehem and the late Jennie (Castellano) Markwith. David was a 1980 graduate of Liberty High School. After high school he worked for Lehigh Litho and more recently for B&M Meat Provisions. But more importantly...
Florence T. Snell
Apr 23, 2016
Florence Snell (Romanski), of Allentown, formerly of Archbald, died Saturday, April 23, with her two daughters at her side. Mrs. Snell was born in Dupont and graduated from Archbald High School in 1949. She married Luke Snell on April 27, 1957 and was married to him for 56 years at the time of his passing in 2014. They moved from...
Braden Paul Wesner
Apr 22, 2016
Braden Paul Wesner, the infant son of Ryan and Arian (Moyle) Wesner, was welcomed to Heaven on Friday, April 22, 2016. Braden was born on April 8, 2016 and is survived by his twin sister, Reagan Denise Wesner. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his parents, Arian and Ryan of Bethlehem; twin sister, Reagan; grandparents, George and Denise...
Wilmer "Willy" J. Shaffer
Apr 21, 2016
Wilmer “Willy” J. Shaffer, 72 of Bethlehem, died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at St. Lukes VNA Hospice House in Bethlehem. Born November 11, 1943 he was the son of the late Emma (Steigerwalt) and Edwin Shaffer. He was married to Diane (Weninger) Shaffer for 48 years until her death on October 28, 2011. Willy worked for Inergsoll Rand in New...
Gerry W. Gillispie
Apr 21, 2016
Gerry W. Gillispie, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Philadelphia on November 29, 1932, he was the son of the late Helen (Anders) Harral and Earl Gillispie. He was the loving husband of Sally (McKnight) Gillispie; they were married 60 years. Gerry graduated from Penn State University in 1954...
Fundadora "Dora" Ocasio
Apr 20, 2016
Fundadora “Dora” Ocasio, 87, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday April 20, 2016 at her residence. She was born on February 20, 1929 in Camuy, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Juan and Basilisa (Quilez) Roman. She was the wife of the late Lorenzo Ocasio. Dora lived in Bethlehem for 37 years and was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic...
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