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Jason Ryan Hahn
Sep 8, 2022
Jason Ryan Hahn, 35, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at home, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on November 2, 1986, in Fairfax, VA, he was a son of Elizabeth (Barbante) and the late Jack Edward Hahn. A graduate of Liberty High Schools Class of 2005, Jason went on to earn his bachelors degree in...
Virginia Elaine Pappas
Sep 8, 2022
Virginia Elaine Pappas, 65, of Upper Nazareth, Twp., formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on September 8, 2022 at Gracedale. She was the wife of Robert M. Pappas. Virginia was born on September 18, 1956 in Fountain Hill to the late William, Sr. and Virginia (Rosamillia) Erney. She worked at the former Mid City Diner, Bethlehem and the former Maggies Deli,...
Jean Ann Barber
Sep 8, 2022
Jean Ann Barber, 83, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Born on August 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Fischel) and Eugene Pecsek. Jean Ann enjoyed bowling at the Panthers A.A., dancing, trips to the casino, relaxing on the beach and drinking a cold Coca-Cola. She was...
Francis "Fuzzy" R. Roseman
Sep 7, 2022
Francis Fuzzy R. Roseman passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 peacefully at his home. He was the husband of Kathryn (Cruche) Roseman for 57 years. He was born in Bethlehem to Joseph and Mary (Barron) Roseman on August 23, 1941. He was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic. He was employed most recently by St. Lukes Hospital as a courier...
Annamarie Wadding
Sep 6, 2022
AnnaMarie Wadding, 67, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of the late David A. Wadding, Sr. AnnaMarie was born on January 7, 1955 in Fountain Hill to the late John and Theresa (Sabella) Makos, Sr. She worked in the food service department at the former Westminster...
Carmelo Gonzalez
Sep 4, 2022
Carmelo Gonzalez, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of the late Celestina (Laboy) Gonzalez who died February 13, 1992. Carmelo was born on July 16, 1931 in Puerto Rico to the late Mercedes and Carmen (Fonseca) Gonzalez. He worked for various Knitting Mills in the Lehigh Valley as...
James Attinello
Sep 2, 2022
James Attinello, 70, died on September 2, 2022. He was born in Phillipsburg, NJ; son of the late Vincent and Veronica (Polenchar) Attinello. James worked as a cross country tractor trailer driver and formerly served as a part time officer with the Freemansburg Police Department. James is survived by his children, Christopher, and Deanna; sister, Dr. Debra Jean Molbegott; grandchildren,...
Joseph J. Monek
Aug 30, 2022
Joseph James Monek Jr., avid fisherman and hunter, dog lover and bike rider, died on August 30, 2022 after 85 trips around the sun. Born on December 1, 1936, Joe grew up in Bethlehem. Son of immigrants, Elizabeth (Horvath) and Joseph Monek Sr., he could speak some Hungarian and often referred to himself as the “Hungarian Bull.” Joe graduated from...
Geraldine F. Kiefer
Aug 24, 2022
Geraldine F. Kiefer, 85, formerly of Bethlehem and most recently of Allentown, passed away on August 24, 2022. Born on March 14, 1937 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Marie A. (Amberg) and John J. Burke. Geraldine graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School. She worked for Lehigh University in Wood Catering. She will be dearly missed by...
Thomas D. Smith
Aug 23, 2022
Thomas “Smitty” D. Smith, Sr, 91, of Fredericksburg, VA, formerly of Bethlehem, PA and Plainfield, Piscataway, & Ringoes, NJ passed away on August 23, 2022. Tom was born on April 5, 1931, in New Brunswick, NJ. He was the husband of the late Patricia D. (Samuelsen) Smith. Smitty proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army...
David M. Swirczewski
Aug 22, 2022
David M. Swirczewski, 56, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 22, 2022. The world lost a devoted father, adoring husband, culinary genius, a storyteller that captivated his audience, passionate businessman, and a loyal friend. Born on October 19, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Barbara (Marcus) and the late John Willard Swirczewski....
Cimmie J. Depriest
Aug 22, 2022
Cimmie J. DePriest, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born on February 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Jane (Ayre) and John C. Ruhf. For 45 years, she was the loving wife of the late Nicholas A. DePriest. Cimmie proudly served her country as a member of the United States Army. While stationed...
Douglas Edward Serfass
Aug 21, 2022
Douglas Edward Serfass, 67, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg on Sunday, August 21, 2022 after a brief illness. His wife and son were at his side. He was the husband of Mary S. (Homlak) Serfass. Born in Palmerton on January 6, 1955, he was a son of the late Frederick D. and Anna M. (Kripper)...
Carl J. Mari
Aug 19, 2022
Carl J. Mari, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Holy Family Manor. Born on February 26, 1937, in Freemansburg, he was a son of the late Jose and Anna (Phadenhauer) Mari. A graduate of Liberty High School, Carl went on to serve in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home to...
Ryan M. Dugan
Aug 15, 2022
Ryan M. Dugan, 35, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2022. Born on May 8, 1987, he was the son of Regina M. (Dye) and James T. Dugan. Ryan graduated from Notre Dame High School where he was a member of the wrestling team and went on to earn his bachelor's degrees in both Business and Economics...
Eleanor J. Mesko
Aug 14, 2022
Eleanor J. Mesko, 90, of Bethlehem died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Sopko) Blanar. She was married to the late Peter Mesko with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage until his death on January 13, 2007. Eleanor was a graduate of...
Mary A. Casciani
Aug 14, 2022
Mary A. Casciani, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 14, 2022 at her residence. She was the wife of Anthony F. Casciani. Mary was born on January 23, 1934 in Holden, WV to the late John and Margaret (Dudash) Popovich. She worked as a cafeteria worker at Northeast Middle School for the Bethlehem Area School District for 25 years...
Jerome Livingston
Aug 13, 2022
Jerome Livingston Jr., 68, formerly of NY and most recently of Bethlehem, passed away on August 13, 2022. Born on March 25, 1954, in Maine, NY, he was the son of the late Ethel Mae (Jones) and Jerome Livingston Sr. Jerome graduated high school in Savannah, Georgia. He enjoyed fishing and watching basketball, his favorite team was the New York...
Rosemarie G. André Huertas
Aug 13, 2022
Rosemarie G. Andr Huertas, 87, entered into eternal life August 13, 2022. God reached down and took her hand joining hers together with her beloved husband Gilbert. She was a beautiful soul, who lived a virtuous life, strengthened by her faith. She loved God, her family and everyone she met. Her legacy will be the love she shared, the lives...
Richard H. Arnold
Aug 8, 2022
Richard (Dick) H. Arnold, 87, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on August 8, 2022, which would have been his 63rd wedding anniversary. Born on April 4, 1935, in Friedensville, PA. He was the son of the late Harrison and Cecelia (Kehs) Arnold. Following his formal education, he proudly served in the US Army 1st Cavalry...
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