OBITUARIES

Dec 4, 2015

Jesus M. Ortiz, 81 of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Hospice House of St. Lukes. He was born on January 8, 1934 in Coamo, Puerto Rico, son of the late Felix Ortiz and Margarita Figueroa. He was the husband of Carmen M. (Torres) Ortiz. They celebrated 55 years of marriage this past February. Jesus...

Dec 4, 2015

Eugenia “Jane” Meilinger, age 93, died peacefully on December 4, 2015 at Gracedale Nursing Home. She was the last surviving child of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Potulinsky) Chaikowsky. She was the widow of Anthony V. Meilinger. Jane was a lifelong resident of Bethlehem, PA. During WWII, Jane worked at Bethlehem Steel as a “Rosie the Riveter.” She was a...

Dec 1, 2015

Maxine A. Kardos, 67, of Bethlehem, PA, left this world December 1st surrounded by family. Born to Anne (Stofko) & Stanley Bialek, on April 25, 1948 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She leaves behind her loving husband, Rudy, her children, Raymond & wife Tara; Rudy, & Nevada; Stephanie & spouse Adam; her grand-daughters, Skye; Mischa; her brother Jacob & wife Donna &...

Nov 30, 2015

Mary M. Mitko, 97, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Holy Family Manor. She was born February 2, 1918 in Gates, PA; daughter of the late John and Josephine (Vlasko) Ezar. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Mitko in 1978. Mary retired in 1980 from Chickadee Dress Co. after 35 years of service...

Nov 30, 2015

Isaura P. DeCeia, 87, of Bethlehem, died peacefully, on Monday, November 30, 2015. Born in Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Isauro and Orentina Ferreira. She was the wife of the late Romoaldo J.P. DeCeia; they were married 56 years. Isaura was employed by Champion Spark Plug as a machine operator for 30 years. She was a member...

Nov 29, 2015

Charles Frank Domyan, 66, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, November 29, 2015 with his children by his side and in the loving embrace of his devoted wife. He was born September 5, 1949; son of the late Charles and Alice (Schwartz) Domyan. Charles was a graduate of Liberty High School, where he met the love of his life and wife...

Nov 26, 2015

JAMES BILLY, 90, of Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown formally of Lower Saucon Township, died on Thanksgiving Day in Cedarbrook. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann Billy for whom they were married for 48 years. Born on September 21, 1925 in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, James was the son of the late Stephen Billy and Mary (Popp)...

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...