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Helen Micolochick
Feb 8, 2015
Helen Micolochick, 78, of Bethlehem Twp., died on Sunday, February 8, 2015. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Bosoti) Szabo. She was the loving wife of Andrew Micolochick. They were married 59 years. Helen was a crossing guard for many years at Farmersville Elementary School. She loved to shop, bake, and cook halupkies....
Lynn J. Jones
Feb 7, 2015
Lynn J. Jones, 71, died on Saturday, February 7, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born in New York City; daughter of the late Peter W. and Lillian (Maier) Maslanka. She was married to the late PA State Trooper George A. Jones, Jr. who passed in 1995. Lynn was raised in Newark, Delaware and attended Newark High...
Rosemary E. Fornauf
Feb 7, 2015
Rosemary E. Fornauf, 71, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2015. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of Theresa (Mastropieri) Bednar of Bethlehem and the late John Bednar. She was the wife of the late Daryl “Bo” Fornauf who died in 2006; they were married 29 years. She was employed by B. Braun Medical for the past...
George O. Sampson, Iii
Feb 6, 2015
George O. Sampson, III, 58, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 in his home. Born June 14, 1956 in Maryland he was the son of the late Betty (Lewis) and George Sampson. He was married to Lisa (Ludwick) Sampson with whom he celebrated 37 years of marriage this past July 2nd. George will be lovingly remembered by...
Maryann S. Hancharick
Feb 6, 2015
Maryann S. Hancharick, 98, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, February 6, 2015. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Maryanna (Czuba) and Idzi Gawlik. She was the wife of the late Paul Hancharick who died in 1976. She was a professional dancer and instructor and a member of St. Annes Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Maryann will be lovingly...
Patricia G Adamek
Feb 5, 2015
Patricia G. Adamek, 82, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Libera (DelGrosso) DeStasio. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard Adamek, Sr. who died in 1986. Patricia devoted her life to her family. She was a parishioner of the...
Joann A. Bednar
Feb 5, 2015
Joann A. Bednar, 81, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, February 05, 2015 at St. Lukes Hospital. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Sarah (Kealey) and Warren H. Bicking, Sr. She was the wife of the late Donald R. Bednar, Sr. She worked as a billing clerk, beginning with Lehigh Valley Railroad and retiring with Conrail. She...
Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Hawkins
Feb 3, 2015
Cynthia M. “Cindy” Hawkins, 57, of Zionville, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Born in Newport News, VA, she was the daughter of Georgia (Luke) Grosch of Bethlehem, and the late David Nagorski. She was employed by Target, Quakertown, where she was a sales associate. Cindy will be lovingly remembered by her mom, Georgia; sons, Daniel and Robert Hawkins; brother,...
Renee Altimare
Feb 3, 2015
Renee Altimare, 55, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family. Born May 12, 1959 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of Joseph Gutierrez and the late Florentina (Garcia) Gutierrez. Renee will be lovingly remembered by her partner, Chris Wojcik, daughter, Natalie Altimare, sons, Joseph, Peter, James Jr. and Anthony Altimare, brothers, Joseph...
Louis G. Ross
Feb 3, 2015
Louis G. Ross, 96, of Bethlehem, PA, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Holy Family Manor. He was the loving husband of Rose (Salabsky) Ross. They observed their 70th wedding anniversary before her death in 2010. Louis worked for Bethlehem Steel as a Heater in the 12 to 18” Mill and was later transferred to the shipping yards before retiring...
Stephen J. Hayden
Feb 1, 2015
Stephen J. Hayden, 89, of Emmaus, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, February 1, 2015. He was born July 22, 1925 in Bethlehem; son of the late Stephen and Mary (Kozar) Hajdinyak. Stephen was married to his devoted wife, Eleanor J. (Roth) Hayden in 1950; enjoying 64 years of marriage together. Stephen held the rank of Tech Sergeant in the...
Rhudean O. Spencer
Jan 31, 2015
Rhudean O. Spencer, 93, of Bethlehem, died on January 31, 2015 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, Pa. She was born on March 3, 1921 in Jenkinsville, SC., daughter of the late Walter and Hattie (Lake) ONeal. She was the wife of the late Glen Spencer who died in 1993. Rhudean was a supervisor at the Chide Dress Co. for...
Helen M. Beer
Jan 30, 2015
Helen M. Beer, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born September 18, 1919 she was the daughter of the late Anna (Rituper) and Mathias Macsek. She was married to the late Emil Beer who was killed in action during WWII. Helen worked and retired from Champion Spark Plug in Hellertown. She...
Jennie Pecsek
Jan 29, 2015
Jennie Pecsek, 89, of Bethlehem, PA, died on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Born in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wasyl and Pauline (Bobelock) Tyciak. She was the loving wife of the late Stephen “Hips” Pecsek. They were married 43 years until his death in 1990. Jennie dedicated her life to her family. She was a member...
Patricia A. Burda
Jan 28, 2015
Patricia A. Burda, 82, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. She was born January 12, 1933 in Shenandoah, PA; daughter of the late Walter and Antoinette (Yodis) Spudeck. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Bernard M. Burda. Patricia was a graduate of West Mahanoy Township High School. She worked in retail as a cashier. Patricia...
Elizabeth Molter
Jan 27, 2015
Elizabeth Molter, 88, of Bethlehem PA, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Born in Czechoslovakia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Maurer) Kull. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Molter. They observed their 61st wedding anniversary before his death in 2008. Elizabeth worked as a sewing machine operator for 25 years for both...
Estella L. Cernobyl
Jan 27, 2015
Estella Cernobyl, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at ManorCare Health Services, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Jack L. Cernobyl, Sr., with whom she shared forty years of marriage until his passing in 1992. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Boyer) Mesaros. She worked as a waitress at...
Dorothy Hahn
Jan 27, 2015
Dorothy E. Hahn, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. She was born March 5, 1926 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Joseph Kauker and Anna (Inhof) Snyder. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Victor F. Hahn, Jr. Dorothy enjoyed gardening and sailing and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Dorothy...
Anna J. Molnar
Jan 26, 2015
Anna J. Molnar, 77, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, January 26, 2015. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Andrew and Eva (Maksimiak) Molnar. Anna worked for AT&T as a telephone operator for over 30 years. She was a parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church. She will be lovingly remembered by her sisters, Rosemarie...
Antonio Lopes
Jan 26, 2015
Antonio “Tony” Lopes, 93, of Northampton, formerly of Bethlehem, departed into Gods Kingdom on Monday January 26th. Born in Fall River, MA on March 9, 1921 he was the son of the late Maria (Simoes) and Antonio Lopes de Lemos. He was married to the late Mary (Almeida) Lopes and later married Mary (Julio) Lopes with whom he celebrated 38...
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