OBITUARIES

Nov 26, 2015

David A. Hottenstein, 59, of Plainfield Township passed away suddenly Thursday, November 26, 2015 in his home. Born March, 5, 1956 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Robert Hottenstein and Marie Weiss. He was married to Julie Hottenstein with whom he just celebrated 21 years of marriage this past October 29th. David worked at Cooper Electric. He...

Nov 25, 2015

Nov 24, 2015

Olga Strawn, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday November 24, 2015. She is going home to Carl. Aunt Olga, as she was known to everyone who knew her, will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one...

Nov 24, 2015

Theodore Kozak, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Wasyl and Sophie (Radon) Kozak. Theodore worked at Bethlehem Steel as a machinist for 42 years. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Josaphat...

Nov 23, 2015

Albert Mease, 89, of Belvidere, NJ, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 at St. Lukes Hospice in Bethlehem. He was born in Springtown, PA, the son of the late David and Alice Mease. He was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret (Kerecz) Mease and his second wife, Elizabeth (Rue) Mease. Albert worked at PPL in the transportation department. He...

Nov 22, 2015

Dimitri E. Diamandopoulos, 75, of Bethlehem died at his residence on Sunday, November 22, 2015. He was born January 31, 1940 in Ismailia, Egypt; son of the late Emmanuel and Marica (Protopapas) Diamandoulis. Dimitri was the beloved husband of 49 years to Suzanne (Griffiths) Diamandopoulos. Dimitri attended Moravian Prep and later graduated from Moravian College. Upon graduation, Dimitri was hired...

Nov 22, 2015

Anna Bernice Sikora (nee Marcincin), 90, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Formerly of Bethlehem, PA, Anna was most recently a resident of Friends Home, Newtown. Loving and devoted wife of 68 years to the late Andrew J. Sikora. Beloved mother of Richard Sikora and his wife Sandra of Pittsburgh...

Nov 20, 2015

Stella Marie Hussar, 94, of Northampton and formerly of Bethlehem, passed into the hands of our Lord in her home on Friday, November 20, 2015. She was born November 2, 1921 in Roseto, PA; daughter of the late Anselmo and Philomena Tarola. Stella was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Louis S. “Whitey” Hussar. Stella worked a...

Nov 18, 2015

Margaret E. Guzzo, 97, of Bethlehem passed on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (DeLaurentis) Vallera. She was the loving wife to Eugene J. Guzzo. They were married 58 years before his passing in 1999. Margaret worked as a hat designer and floor lady at local sewing factories and...

Nov 17, 2015

Faith Magdalene Richardson, treasured daughter of Clarence and Myra and sister of Mia and Michael, was peacefully accepted into our Lords loving embrace on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. She felt the love of her parents and family throughout the weeks of her growth. Faith will be lovingly remembered by her parents, sister, brother and her grandmothers, Edith Richardson and Maria...

Nov 16, 2015

Theodore “Ted” G. Halkias, 91, of Bethlehem, died Monday November 16, 2015. He was born in Philadelphia to the late Martha (Sikorski) and George Halkias, Sr. He was the loving husband of the late Irene (Grgurinovic) Halkias for 59 years. Ted was a member of St Josephs Catholic Church, The Holy Name Society and choir. He was also a member...

Nov 16, 2015

Joan McKeon Barry, 88, died peacefully in her home on Monday, November 16, 2015. Born to the late Harry R. and Edna (Hildebrand) McKeon, Joan was raised in Philadelphia, a city she loved dearly. She was the wife of Shadwick A., with whom she would have celebrated 63 years of marriage on November 28th. After graduating from Cecilian Academy in...

Nov 14, 2015

Andrew M. Resetar, 72, of Hellertown, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Born in Bethlehem on August 3, 1943; he was the son of the late George and Helen (Drevenak) Resetar. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen R. (Mahoney) Resetar; they were married 52 years. Andy was a graduate of Liberty High School, class...

Nov 14, 2015

Anthony D. Kociolek, Sr., 86, of Bethlehem, died Saturday November 14, 2015, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born January 6, 1929 and raised on the south side of Bethlehem. He was the son of the late Anna (Mendzk) and Martin Kociolek. Anthony was the loving husband of Catherine (Kraynak), with whom he was married to for 62...

Nov 13, 2015

Aloysius F. “Sonny” Ortwein, 88, of Bethlehem Twp., died peacefully at home on Nov. 13, 2015. He was married to the love of his life, the late Helen (Melin) for 56 years. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late John and Thekla (Graf) Ortwein. He worked in the Structural Mills of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 35 years...

Nov 10, 2015

Mary Gail Williams, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Born in Allentown on August 9, 1941; she was the daughter of the late Earl Duane and Faye Alice (Wagner) Bower. She was the wife of the late Robert Williams. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Gail Ford (Jeff) of Bethlehem, Karen Hottenstein of Bethlehem;...

Nov 8, 2015

Hugh T. "Tom" McCarren, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Hugh T. and Elise (Carr) McCarren. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Ashley (Clark) McCarren. Tom began his career in advertising at McGraw-Hill and PW Publishing. Then founded, owned and operated...

Nov 8, 2015

Colin M. Batarick, 29, of Walnutport, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, November 8, 2015. He was born in Allentown, the son of Ronald P. and Jo-Ellen F. (Yankovich) Batarick of Walnutport. Colin was a graduate of Northampton High School where he participated in the Best Buddies Program. Through the program his passion for caring for others was...

Nov 8, 2015

Michael Bauder, 44, of Northampton, died on Sunday, November 8, 2015. He was born September 4, 1971 in Bethlehem; son of Dorothy Bauder and Ralph Louis Rodriguez. Michael was a graduate of Freedom High School, where he was part of the Vo-Tech program. He was a hard worker and has worked as a Refrigeration Technician since he was 17 years...

Nov 8, 2015

Cecilia “Cel” Zakeski, 86, of Bethlehem, PA died on Sunday morning, November 8, 2015 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born August 31, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Mizak) and Joseph Labuda. She married John Zakeski in a military wedding ceremony at Camp Cook, California on April 11, 1951. Cel graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School....