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John J. Shaton
Feb 1, 2023
John J. Shaton, 68, of Bethlehem passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Born on July 14, 1954, he was the son of the late Anna Marie (Garin) and George Shaton. John graduated from Freedom High School class of 1972 and earned his bachelor's degree in secondary education from East Stroudsburg University. After graduating,...
Cedric A. Whittaker
Jan 31, 2023
Cedric A. Whittaker, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away on January 31, 2023. Born on January 11, 1930, in Black River, Jamaica, he was the son of the late Ethlyn (Sloly) and Benjamin Whittaker. Cedric enjoyed collecting stamps and playing tennis in his spare time. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 43 years, Perlita Whittaker; daughter, Shryll (Christopher...
John M. Michalgyk
Jan 31, 2023
John M. Michalgyk, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born on April 29, 1943, in Allentown, he was the son of the late John and Irene (Oleschak) Michalgyk. A graduate of Whitehall High Schools Class of 1961, John went on to earn his Bachelor of Business of Administration, in Industrial Management, from...
Jean Fiore
Jan 30, 2023
Jean Fiore, 90, of Lower Nazareth Township, died on January 30, 2023, with family by her side. She was born January 24, 1933, in Morristown, NJ, daughter of the late Robert John and Dorothy (Maher) Martin. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Louis G. Fiore. Jean will be remembered for her desire to help people, her...
Bernard R. Spirk
Jan 29, 2023
Bernard R. Spirk, Sr., 96, of Bethlehem Twp. died peacefully at his home of more than 65 years on Sunday January 29, 2023. Born January 18, 1927, in his home in Bethlehem, PA to the late Herman and Caroline (Newherz) Spirk. He was the husband of the late Sylvia J. (Iasiello) Spirk for 69 years, married July 7, 1951. Bernie...
Margaret A. Szabo
Jan 29, 2023
Margaret A. (Salay) Szabo, 89, of Hanover Township, Lehigh County passed away on January 29 at home, surrounded by the love of her daughter and son in law. Born in Bethlehem on August 24, 1933, to Alex and Elizabeth (Racz) Salay, “Marge” attended St. John Capistrano Hungarian School. While attending, she was a member of the Guardian Angel Society and...
Joseph A. Ammend
Jan 29, 2023
Joseph A. Ammend Jr., 86, of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Holy Family Manor. Born on November 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Joseph Ammend Sr. and his wife, Marion (Sprague) Ammend. In “Joes” younger years he was a graduate of Liberty High School, and after graduating he proudly served in the United States...
Constance E. Burghardt
Jan 28, 2023
Constance E. “Connie” Burghardt, 84, of Bethlehem, died on January 28, 2023. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Charles and Sophie (Beaky) Albert. Connie worked for Service Electric and was a parishioner of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. She will be lovingly remembered for her outgoing spirit and caring attitude. Connie enjoyed spending time with her...
Antonio M Carvalho
Jan 27, 2023
Antonio M. Carvalho, 69, of Bethlehem, died at home on January 27, 2023. He was born April 25, 1953, in Arganil, Portugal; the son of the late Antonio A. and Fernanda (Silva) Carvalho. Antonio will be dearly missed by his wife, Maria C. (Rodrigues) Carvalho; daughters, Raquel Hlavinka and husband, Peter F. Hlavinka, and Lisete C. Fink and husband, Michael...
Lisa A. Boligitz
Jan 26, 2023
Lisa A. Boligitz, 60, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Temple University Hospital. Born on May 13, 1962, she was the daughter of Joann (Albany) Schaffner and Robert J. Hornak. Lisa graduated from Freedom High School in 1980. She worked as a Senior Account Manager for TuWay Communications which is where...
David J. Griffith
Jan 25, 2023
Colonel David J. Griffith, Jr., USA, Retired, 72, of Orefield, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Lehigh Valley HospitalCedar Crest. Born on December 12, 1950, in Coaldale, he was the son of the late David J. and Elizabeth (Petras) Griffith, Sr. A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High Schools Class of 1968, David went on to earn a Bachelor...
Sheila T. Soldo
Jan 25, 2023
Sheila Theresa Soldo, 85, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2023. She was born in Mountain Top, PA, the daughter of the late Alexander and Marjorie Young. She was the wife of the late John W. Soldo. Sheila was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She was a member of Ss. Simon & Jude Catholic...
Pastor Chamorro
Jan 23, 2023
Pastor Chamorro, Jr., 57, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospitals Cedar Crest campus. Born on September 26, 1965, he was a son of the late Pastor and Petra (Ferrer) Chamorro, Sr. A graduate of Liberty High Schools Class of 1985, he joined the workforce. Over the years he has held positions with Weldship...
Jeffrey D. Coughlin
Jan 23, 2023
Jeffrey D. Coughlin, 46, of Easton passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. Born on December 9, 1976, he was the son of Pauline (Elmo) Coughlin and William F. Coughlin. He was the amazing husband of Rachel (Fosco) Coughlin and devoted father to Cora and Luca. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 13 years; his children; mother,...
Joanne N. Bufton
Jan 22, 2023
Joanne N. Bufton, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Born on February 15, 1934 in Pen Argyl, she was the daughter of the late Muriel (Tyreman) and Arthur Gall. She was the loving wife of the late James F. Bufton. Joanne was a devoted and loving mother to her four sons. She graduated from Liberty High...
Ella M. Benyo
Jan 21, 2023
Ella M. Benyo, 89, formerly of Goepp St. in Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday January 21, 2023 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill, PA. Services will be private. Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 East Broad St. Bethlehem PA - 18018 US 610-868-8531
William "John" Baum
Jan 20, 2023
William “John” Baum, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at Holy Family Manor. He was the husband of Maureen (Pasch) Baum. John was born in Allentown on April 17, 1940 to the late William John and Margaret Mary (Boyle) Baum. He was raised by his aunt, the late Rose C. Boyle. John was a 1957 graduate of...
Regina M. Doddy
Jan 20, 2023
Regina M. Doddy, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 20, 2023. Born on December 25, 1946, in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Joseph V. and Billye Jean (Hambright) Hollshwandner. Following her graduation from Liberty High School, Regina enjoyed a secretarial career, serving in positions at Northampton County Domestic Relations, Dunn...
Edward Joseph Hassick
Jan 19, 2023
Edward Joseph Hassick, Sr., 90, died on January 19, 2023. He was born March 14, 1932, in Bethlehem, son of the late George and Susan (Risak) Hassick. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Ann Loretta (Fatebene) Hassick. Edward was a graduate of Bethlehem Vo-Tech and played football for Liberty High School. He proudly served in the...
Elsie Hrichak
Jan 19, 2023
Elsie Hrichak, formerly of Freemansburg, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Peter Hrichak for 50 years until his death in 1996. Elsie was born in Bethlehem and was the daughter of the late Karl and Fannie (Makary) Kranyecz. She was a faithful member of Saints Peter & Paul...
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