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Mary Jane D. Rheiner
Jun 14, 2014
Mary Jane D. (Burkhardt) Rheiner, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away into the loving arms of the Lord peacefully at home; on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Mary Jane was employed for many years at Aetna Insurance. She was an avid Nascar fan, but an even bigger fan of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her daughters,...
George Snyder Steward
Jun 14, 2014
George Snyder Steward, 77, died on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospice, Bethlehem, Pa. after a valiant battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease). He was born on June 27, 1936 in Allentown, son of the late Austin and Naomi (Snyder) Steward. He was the husband of Julie (Kerosetz) Steward. They were married for 36 years this past August....
Michael E. Ambrose
Jun 14, 2014
Michael E. Ambrose, age 93, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. Mr. Ambrose was born on May 27, 1921, in Camden, NJ; the only child of the late Michael A. Ambrose and Evangeline Ambrose. He was married for 67 years to Helen A. (Aldinger) Ambrose. Mr. Ambrose served in the U.S. Navy during...
Cecile I. Becker
Jun 13, 2014
Cecile I. “Inge “ Becker, of Bethlehem, passed away, 13 June 2014 at Kirkland Village. She was the wife of Melvin Becker and was married for 68 years until her death. They were married in Miramas, France on 4 June 1946. Inge was born and raised in Basel, Switzerland. In 1945 (during WW II), while working in a department store...
Helen T. Schoenberger
Jun 12, 2014
Helen T. Schoenberger, 93, of Bethlehem Twp., died Thursday, June 12, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem. She was born in Clairton, PA; daughter of the late John and Mary (Vojtko) Klepper. She was the wife of the late Ellsworth H. “Hutch” Schoenberger who died in 1990. Helen worked as a sewing machine operator for various local factories....
Irma M. Soares
Jun 10, 2014
Irma M. Soares, 78, of Bethlehem, PA died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the St. Lukes VNA Hospice House in Bethlehem. Born June 14, 1935 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Bognar) Gor. She was predeceased by her husband, Ricardo A. Soares. Irma was an owner and operator of Rickys Lunch on Emery St....
A. Marcella Anderko
Jun 7, 2014
A. Marcella (Vockie) Anderko, 88, of Bethlehem; died on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Marcie was born October 30, 1925, 1 of 11 children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Ernest J. Anderko as well as her first husband, the late Harris K. Bawden, D.O. Marcie worked as a registered nurse for St. Lukes Hospital and...
Diana Sepulveda
Jun 7, 2014
Diana J. Sepulveda, 51, of Easton, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 07, 2014. She was born February 13, 1963 in Puerto Rico, daughter of Adia Seda and the late Flavio Irizarry both of Puerto Rico. Diana was a graduate of Northampton Community College and proudly served as a Dental Hygienist at Gentle Dental in Allentown. Diana loved her profession and...
Sandra J. Horveath
Jun 6, 2014
Sandra J. Horveath, 72, of Bethlehem; died on Friday, June 6, 2014. She was born July 16, 1941 in Easton, PA; daughter of the late Gillespie and Mary (Steirer) West. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, David R. Horveath, Sr. Sandra was a Liberty High School graduate, Class of 1959. She retired in 1981 after...
Theresa Quinlan
Jun 6, 2014
Theresa Quinlan, 84, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, June 06, 2014 at her home. She was born October 12, 1929; one of ten children to the late Martin and Hanora (Reddin) Howard. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Quinlan. Theresa dedicated her life to raising her family. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Gerry...
Janice Hagerty
Jun 6, 2014
Janice Hagerty, 74, of Bethlehem, died on Friday June 6, 2014. She was born February 21, 1940 in Allentown; daughter of the late Walter and Miriam (Everett) Yost. Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. Hagerty. Janice owned and operated East Penn Trading Post, a publication that she was very proud of. She was a parishioner of...
Helen S. Smith
Jun 5, 2014
Helen S. Smith, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 05, 2014 with family at her side. She was born in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Pachut) Binda. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Smith, Sr. During World War II, Helen worked in Civil Service as a secretary at the...
Joseph P. Malatesta
Jun 4, 2014
Joseph P. Malatesta, of Bethlehem, died on June 4, 2014, his 89th birthday. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late John and Josephine (Caprara) Malatesta. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Rita T. (Harrington) Malatesta. Joe was a graduate of Moravian College and earned his Masters degree from Lehigh University. He retired as a teacher from...
Michael J. Holva
Jun 4, 2014
Michael J. Holva, Sr., 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at his home. He was born January 29, 1926 in Bethlehem; son of the late Michael S. and Elizabeth (Yenca) Holva. Michael was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Marie (Bolash) Holva. He served in the US Navy during WWII as a 2nd...
Eleanor A. Trunzo
Jun 4, 2014
Eleanor A. Trunzo, 81, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. She was born February, 3, 1933 in Scranton, PA; daughter of the late Adam and Millie (DeNaples) Gallone. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony. As matriarch of the family, Eleanor was President of A.J. Trunzo, Inc. She dedicated her life to her family and her...
Stephen Hassick
May 31, 2014
Stephen Hassick, III, 83, of Whitehall, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Fellowship Community in Whitehall. Born August 30, 1930 in Easton he was the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Bukvics) Hassick, Jr. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley May Hassick. Stephen started as a bank teller and rose through the ranks...
Jude S. Panik
May 31, 2014
Jude S. Panik, 69, of Bethlehem died May 31st. Born October 16, 1944 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Lisicky) Panik. He was married to Anne Panik with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage this past December 6th. Mr. Panik worked and retired from Wells Fargo in the collections and automotive finance departments....
Dorothy Mary Smith
May 30, 2014
Dorothy Mary Smith, 83, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, May 30, 2014 at her home. She was born June 20, 1930 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Grace (Proszics) Ren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Preston R. Smith, Jr. Dorothy dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker, loving wife and caring mother. She also served...
Zachary "Zac" J. Sedler
May 30, 2014
Zachary “Zac” J. Sedler, 19, of Bethlehem died Friday, May 30, 2014. Born January 17, 1995 he was the son of Joseph Sedler and Kim Fierro wife of Paul and brother to Alyssa Sedler. Zac was a highly skilled entrepreneur running his own business, Zacs Lawn Service. He was a 2013 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School where he was...
Robert L. Geiger
May 28, 2014
Robert L. Geiger, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in his home. Born in Bethlehem on October 6, 1924; he was the son of the late Richard L. and Florence M. (Brader) Geiger. He was the loving husband of the late Susan H. (Schneider) Geiger, they were married 62 years. He was employed by the...
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