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Steven Vuchko
Jun 21, 2023
Steven Vuchko, 78, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2023, at Temple University Hospital-Jeanes Campus in Philadelphia, PA. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Steven and Margaret (Boligitz) Vuchko. He was the husband of Paulette (Bacik) Vuchko. They celebrated 53 years of marriage this past May 16th. Steven was a professional driver for...
David C. Christ
Jun 21, 2023
David C. Christ Jr., 77, of Allentown, PA passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. He was born in Scranton, PA, the son of the late David C. Christ Sr. and Dorotha (Roche) Christ. David received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lafayette College and Masters degree in social work from Marywood...
Thomas Edward Skopal, Sr.
Jun 19, 2023
Thomas Edward Skopal, Sr., 84, of Bethlehem, died on June 19, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL, on September 15, 1938, son of the late Edward R. Skopal and Sarajane (Baker) Skopal, who died during childbirth, as well as the late Rita V. (Peebles) Skopal. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Patricia A. (Bates)...
Henry E. Straub Iii
Jun 19, 2023
Henry E. “Hank” Straub III, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away on June 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 20, 1944, in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Helen D. (Martin) and Henry E. Straub, Jr. Hank graduated from Bethlehem Vocational School and earned an associate degree in industrial relations from Northampton...
Edward M. Bolcar
Jun 19, 2023
Edward M. Bolcar, Sr., 94, of Bethlehem, died Monday, June 19, 2023 peacefully at his daughters residence surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Irene V. (Kereczman) Bolcar which they shared 73 years of marriage. Ed was born in Cementon on December 6, 1928 to the late Michael and Mary (Nederostek) Bolcar. A proud veteran, he served our...
Kris Petravich
Jun 17, 2023
Kris Ann Newhall Petravich, 62 of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Cecilla (Deutsch) Newhall. Prior to retiring, she was employed at the PennDOT office of Schuylkill County. Due to her great sense of humor and compassion for others, Kris made everyone she met feel like a longtime friend....
Joel T. Dantinne
Jun 16, 2023
Joel T. Dantinne, 61, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 16, 1961, in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of the late Julian P. and Mary (Kimble) Dantinne. Joel was a good man, loyal friend, proud father, and devoted life partner. He will be eternally missed and lovingly remembered...
Elizabeth P. Melo
Jun 16, 2023
Elizabeth P. Melo, 52, of Allentown passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, 2023 in her home. Born on May 12, 1971 in Reims, France, she was the daughter of the late Armanda Pereira Da Gandra and Fernando Rodrigues De Aroujo. She was the wife of Rui M. Melo. Elizabeth was an unconditionally kind, thoughtful and compassionate go-getter. She returned...
Donna L. Schultz
Jun 14, 2023
Donna Lee Schultz, 68, of Allentown passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Born on May 9, 1955, she was the daughter of Jeanne (Heimbecker) Huhn and the late Harry Huhn, Jr. She was the loving wife of the late Barry J. Schultz, Sr. They were married for 38 years prior to his passing in 2018. Donna's kindness and compassion...
Danua Brazee
Jun 14, 2023
Danua "Donna" Brazee, 70, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Born on April 1, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Aladr and Albeta Búzik. She was the loving wife of the late Edward W. Brazee, Jr. Donna was born and grew up in Czechoslovakia where she also met the love of her life, Edward, while...
Gerald F. Foran
Jun 14, 2023
On June 14th 2023 Gerald Foran, III passed away at home surrounded by family and friends whose love and devotion he earned by the way he lived his life. Gerry enjoyed and valued his relationship with many special people who encouraged, supported, and offered lasting friendship. He was devoted to his family, was a role model for so many and...
Shirley Arlene Megenhardt
Jun 10, 2023
Shirley Arlene (Fink) Megenhardt, 99, of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Daniel F. Megenhardt who died January 16, 2010. Shirley was born in Allentown on August 22, 1923 to the late Albert H. and Clara C.E. (Desch) Fink. She worked as a Waitress at Top Diner,...
Robert S. Beattie
Jun 7, 2023
Robert S. Beattie was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and retired Civil Engineer who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the age of 76, surrounded by loved ones. He spent his last six weeks where he loved to be "living the cottage life" in Ontario, Canada. He was born to the late Stewart and Emma Beattie on...
Andrew Robert Pieszala
Jun 1, 2023
Andrew Robert Pieszala, 77, of Bethlehem, formerly of Exeter, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of Diane M. (Holland) Pieszala. Andy was born in Kingston on May 5, 1946, to the late Andrew B. and Mary (Yunik) Pieszala. He graduated from Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre. Andy worked for 40 years as an Operation...
Jacqueline E. Giaquinto
May 28, 2023
Jacqueline “Jackie” E. Giaquinto, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, May 28,2023 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Joseph C. Giaquinto. Jackie was born in Paterson, NJ on June 6, 1936 to the late Francis and Emily (Stoll) Donnelly. She worked as a Secretary for the Moravian College Psychology Department for many years until retiring. Survivors:...
Rev. Msgr. David C. Joseph Morrison
May 28, 2023
Reverend Monsignor David C. Joseph Morrison was born into eternal life on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023. Monsignor Morrison was born to the late Chandler and Mary (Pounder) Morrison in Narberth, PA on March 20, 1929. At 94 years of age, he was the oldest living Diocesan priest in the Allentown Diocese. He was educated in parochial schools; graduated from...
Joan Willey Thirion
May 25, 2023
Joan Willey Thirion, 81, of Glen Cove, NY, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023, in NY. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late J. Jere and Agnes (Brugger) Willey. She was the wife of the late John Thirion. Joan was a proud graduate of Chestnut Hill College and after graduation she worked...
Irene E. Albertson
May 25, 2023
Irene E. Albertson, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Born on June 18, 1933, in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Spevak) Kelhart. Irene was a licensed hairdresser. She owned and operated Dragos Beauty Salon on West Broad Street, Bethlehem, for thirty years before retiring to Fort Meyers, Florida. After...
James J. Godovin
May 24, 2023
James J. Godovin, 73, of Bethlehem passed peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023. He was a 1967 graduate of Liberty High School and attended the first class of Northampton Community College later that year. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1970. He received a certification in electronics from De Vry Institute...
James J. "Junie" Rich
May 20, 2023
For devout Catholics throughout the world, the date December 8th looms large, because it is a holy day of obligation, commemorating the Immaculate Conception. For those touched by the life of James “Junie” Rich, that date also has represented another “sacred” event and a welcome reminder of an urgent imperative: “Phone Junie!” because its his birthday, especially if you want...
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