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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...
Robert L. Kroner
Apr 20, 2016
Robert Lee Kroner of Bethlehem, PA, born August 16, 1919 was the son of the late Aaron and Celestine (Moyer) Kroner. Robert grew up in Riegelsville and graduated from Easton High School in 1937. After a year at Penn State, he joined the Army Signal Corps and shipped out to Hawaii in mid-1940. On December 7, 1941, Mr. Kroner was...
Joao L. Almeida
Apr 19, 2016
Joao L. Almeida, 61, of Bethlehem, Pa died Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Trancoselos, Portugal he was the son of the late Antonio and Emilia (Lopes) Almeida. He was married to Maria L. (Costa) Almeida for 36 years. Joao worked at Joao and Bradley Contractors. He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic...
Jack K. Burian
Apr 18, 2016
Jack K. Burian, 89, of Allentown, PA passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, April 18, 2016, after a long illness. He was married to the late Mary A. (Filaseta) Burian for 62 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Richard and Florence (Keller) Burian. After graduating from Allentown High School, he served in...
Dorothy Valvik
Apr 18, 2016
Dorothy Valvik, 81, of Bethlehem, and formerly of Staten Island, NY, died on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Westminster Village. Born in Manhattan on May 21, 1934; she was the daughter of the late Anton F. and Mary Rose (LaBarbara) Braut. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Laurie Ronning and husband Steve of Shelton, CT, Jeffrey and wife...
Dorothy Nicholas
Apr 17, 2016
Dorothy “Dot” Nicholas, 87, died on Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born June 21, 1928 in Hazelton, PA; the daughter of the late James and Marie (Potts) Cusatis. Dot was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Nicholas. Dot worked for several years at Just Born Candy. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic...
Regina E. Kapustic
Apr 16, 2016
Regina E. Kapustic, 72, of Whitehall, passed away April 16, 2016. She was born March 11, 1944 in Fountain Hill, daughter of Marie (Ortwein) and Joseph Charni. She was the loving wife of Michael R. Kapustic. She was a member of St. John Fisher Catholic Church in Catasauqua. She enjoyed reading and being with her family. Regina especially loved being...
Anna B. Kennedy
Apr 15, 2016
Anna B. Kennedy, 92, of Bethlehem, died on April 15, 2016. She was born June 5, 1923 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Anton and Juliana (Schwab) Brandstetter. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Kennedy. Anna was a 1941 graduate of Liberty High School. She worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. from 1942 to 1954. Later...
Dr. Leroy J. Tuscher
Apr 15, 2016
Dr. Leroy J. Tuscher, 81, of Bethlehem, died on April 15, 2016, at the Hospice House of St. Lukes. He was born January 10, 1935 in Ipswich, SD; son of the late Joseph and Frances (Ochs) Tuscher. Dr. Tuscher was the devoted husband to Barbara Tuscher. Dr. Tuscher had a passion for education. He earned his Bachelors degree from Northern...
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