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Jean R. Patterson
Sep 18, 2014
Jean R. Patterson, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014. She was born in Revere, PA; Bucks County, the daughter of the late Peter and Pauline Schulberger. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Harold J. Patterson. Jean was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1957. She worked at Western Electric, AT&T and...
John Manuel Goncalves
Sep 16, 2014
John Goncalves, 86, of Hellertown, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. He was born in Cerdal, Portugal; son of the late Joao Antonio Goncalves and Anna Maria Soares. He was the loving husband to Lorraine (Fernandes) Goncalves. They were married 60 years before her death this January. John was a talented carpenter and worked in construction most of his...
Catharine E. Chabak
Sep 16, 2014
Catharine E. Chabak, 84, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born November 20, 1929 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Fatzinger) Voytko. Catharine was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Stephen J. Chabak. Catharine dedicated her life to her family and later worked as a cashier at St. Lukes Hospital...
Anna A. Zirko
Sep 15, 2014
Anna A. (Szuter) Zirko, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born December 19, 1921 she was the daughter of the late Ignatz and Agnes Szuter. She was married to the late John M. Zirko who passed away on March 14, 1998. Anna worked as a Sewing machine operator for Trio Togs...
Jennifer Ann Rabenold
Sep 14, 2014
Jennifer Ann Rabenold, 31, formerly of Pen Argyl, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 14, 2014 at home in Buckeye, Arizona. She was the fianc of Craig Chamberlain, and loving mother of two daughters, Josephine Hanna and AnnMarie Lynn Chamberlain. Jenn was born March 3, 1983 in Bethlehem, PA daughter of James A Rabenold, Jr. and Janice Hebor. She graduated from...
Anna Maria Horvath
Sep 10, 2014
Anna Maria Horvath, 80, of Bethlehem, died on September 10, 2014. She was born May 10, 1934 in Ischia, Italy. Anna was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 24 years, George O. Horvath. Anna will forever be remembered for the beautiful roses in her garden, her amazing cooking, the joy she found in helping others, and the love...
Herman W. Whitesell, Sr.
Sep 5, 2014
Herman W. “Whitey” Whitesell, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem Twp., died on Friday, September 05, 2014. He was born May 1, 1926; son of the late Walter and Edith N. Whitesell. He was the husband of 35 years to Janice (Currie) Whitesell. Herman proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He worked as a...
Barry Heil
Sep 3, 2014
Barry Lee Heil, 65, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, September 03, 2014. He was born in Allentown, son of the late Lee and Dorothy (Shimaski) Heil. Barry was the loving husband of 39 years to Kathleen F. (Kuntz) Heil. Barry was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1967. He retired after 43 years as an electrician with IBEW...
Myrna Stair
Sep 2, 2014
Myrna Stair, of Bethlehem and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, eight days after celebrating her 100th birthday. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA; daughter of the late Millard F. and Laura M. (Jones) Stair. Myrna worked as a secretary for Wilkes-Barre Business College from 1936-1941. She then worked for the Dept. of Navy from 1941-1965...
Gregory F. Kodnovich
Sep 2, 2014
Gregory F. Kodnovich, 59, of Hamburg, PA passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Born November 3, 1954 in Fountain Hill he was the son of the late Catherine E. (Voice) and Jacob Kodnovich. Gregory is survived by his brothers, Leonard M and wife Judith of Bethlehem and Jacob P and wife Paula of Stroudsburg, sister, Karen Blew and husband Kenneth...
Capt. Joseph T. Adams
Sep 2, 2014
Capt. Joseph T. Adams slipped his mooring lines on September 2, 2014 and sailed quietly over the horizon for the last time. Capt. Adams walked up the gangplank for the first time on his 18th birthday and circumnavigated the globe over 30 times in his 49 years under the mast. He served in war zones during WWII, the Korean, and...
Helen M. Ilkew
Sep 1, 2014
Helen M. (Velas) Ilkew passed away Monday, September 1, 2014. She was born in Bethlehem, a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Mack) Velas. Helen retired from Laros & Adler Garment Company where she worked as a seamstress for 41 years. Helen was an associate with the Senior Citizens Group of St. Theresas Guild and the church choirs. Helen is survived...
Stephanna Melinsky
Sep 1, 2014
Stephanna Melinsky, 96, of Bethlehem, died on September 1, 2014. She was born October 14, 1917; daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Fekszej) Kwiatek. Stephanna was preceded in death by her husband, Louis A. Melinsky. Stephanna dedicated her life to her family and will be dearly missed by her sons, Louis C. Melinsky and his wife, Winnie, of Emmaus...
Elizabeth J. Rippert
Aug 26, 2014
Elizabeth J. (Medei) Rippert of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on August 26, 2014, in her home. Born in Steel City on July 24, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Anapo and Mary Medei. Her husband, Stephen J. Rippert, passed away in 1983. She was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church. She was devoted to her family and...
Diane B. Maas
Aug 26, 2014
Diane B. Maas, 75, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. She was born in Philadelphia on October 4, 1938; Diane was the daughter of Irving and Violet Rudolph. Diane is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, William T. Maas. Diane enjoyed music and was a gifted pianist. She also took great pleasure in dancing, singing, reading...
James P. Wash
Aug 25, 2014
James P. Wash, 96, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, August 25, 2014. He was the son of the late John and Theresa (Freind) Vas. He served in the U.S. Army having fought with the infantry in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII and earned the Purple Heart. He also helped to protect the Panama Canal. He was a life-long...
Andrea M. Molchan
Aug 25, 2014
Andrea M. Molchan, 71, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2014. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Plaskacs) Molchan. She was employed by Mack Trucks for over 35 years and was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church, Bethlehem. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Andrew Molchan Jr....
Margaret Barber
Aug 25, 2014
Margaret “Peggy” Barber, 89, of Bethlehem; passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014. She was born December 24, 1924 in Hazelton, PA; daughter of the late Clarence and Naomi Ruth (Grossman) Wenner. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd B. Barber. Peggy dedicated her life to her family and will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Joanne and...
Donald E. Goertel
Aug 25, 2014
Donald E. Goertel, 78, of Easton, passed away peacefully early Monday morning; he was surrounded by his family. Born in Mandan, ND, he was the son of the late Mathias and Alice (Cary) Goertel. He was the loving husband to Elaine (Hoffman) Goertel; they were married 58 years. Don was a respected and in-demand MAI designated commercial real estate appraiser....
Anna Y. Maslany
Aug 24, 2014
Anna Yarema Maslany, 86, of Bethlehem, died after a lengthy illness on August 24, 2014. Anna was born on January 18, 1928 in Allentown to the late Thomas and Annie (Hanas) Yarema, both of Ukraine. She attended Allentown High School. She married Joseph Maslany on November 15, 1947 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Allentown. She was a member of...
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