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Mary Jane Kris
Nov 16, 2021
Mary Jane (Fertal) Kris died peacefully at her home on November 16, 2021, at the age of 83. Always known as a stellar student, she attended Bethlehem Catholic High School, graduating in 1956 before attending Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1959) and the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1963). She began her career working on The Presidio...
Frank Salmon
Nov 15, 2021
Frank Salmon, 85, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. He was the son of the late Bernard M. and Paula (Pechachek) Salmon. He was the loving husband of 58 years to the late Rose Marie (Giovarelli) Salmon. Frank proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Frank could fix almost anything one way...
James M. Kovacs
Nov 15, 2021
James M. Kovacs, 67, of Bethlehem died Monday, November 15, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Betty Mae (Romig) and John R. Kovacs, Sr. James was married to Diane (Eckhart) Kovacs with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage this past August. James was the former owner and...
Luisa Nuñez
Nov 14, 2021
Luisa Peralta Nuez, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born October 12, 1944, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, she was a daughter of the late Luis and Ana Rosa (Almonte) Peralta. Following high school, Luisa went on to earn an Associates Degree in administration and accounting from Universidad de Santo Domingo. Luisa spent the rest of...
Richard John Skulteti
Nov 14, 2021
Richard John Skulteti, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Born August 21, 1942, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Huesz) Skulteti. He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Whitehall. A graduate of Liberty High Schools Class of 1960, Richard...
Marianne P Chickey
Nov 11, 2021
Marianne P. (Fidmik) Chickey, 74, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly at home on November 11, 2021. She was the daughter of the late George J. Fidmik, Jr. and Margaret (Yasko) Fidmik. She was the beloved wife of 49 years to the late, Adam E. Chickey, Jr. Marianne will be lovingly remembered for her vibrance, kindness, and selflessness. She was full...
Felicia C Geiter
Nov 11, 2021
Felicia C. Geiter, 80, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Thursday November 11, 2021 in Maryland. Felicia was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J Geiter, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Felicia was born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Carlo and Adeline (Ferranti) Giobbi. Felicia worked as a telephone operator for the...
Anna M. Kobylarz
Nov 11, 2021
Anna M. Kobylarz, 98, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born on July 26, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Mesics. Anna was predeceased by her loving husband, Stanley (1995), her parents Frank and Theresa, her brother Joseph, and sisters Helen, Mary and Tessie. She will be lovingly remembered by her...
Patricia B. Ackerman
Nov 10, 2021
Patricia B. Ackerman, 92, of Freemansburg, died in her home on November 10, 2021. She was born in Freemansburg; daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Burgess) McCall. She was a graduate of Liberty High School's Class of 1947. Patricia was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Patricia will be dearly missed by her son, Stuart Wade Ackerman...
David Polak
Nov 9, 2021
David Polak, 60, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He was born in Bethlehem on January 7, 1961; son of Mary Grace (Cervellini) and the late William P. Polak. David was a 1978 graduate of Saucon Valley High School and proud member of the 1976 PIAA State Championship wrestling team. His passion for wrestling continued as he closely...
Sandra Jean Vajda
Nov 8, 2021
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Vajda of Freemansburg, PA was called to meet her Savior on November 8 at age 78. She was born to parents Helen and David Pittinger in Bethlehem, PA, and graduated from Liberty High School in 1961. Sandy married her high school sweetheart in 1963, and settled in Freemansburg where she raised her children. Sandy obtained a Masters...
Judith A. Kerr
Nov 7, 2021
Judith A. Kerr, 82, of Bethlehem passed away on November 7, 2021. She was born on July 26, 1939, the daughter of the late William and Ann (Devlin) Kindig. Judith was a member of Central Moravian Church and was past Chairman of the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem. She was a successful realtor in the Lehigh Valley for 33 years. She...
Jeanette K. Kovacs
Nov 7, 2021
Jeanette K. Kovacs, 79, of Bethlehem, went onto her next journey, on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born February 3, 1942 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Donald and Mable (King) Meixell. She will be remembered as a talented knitter and tenacious leader. She worked for Sure Fit Products for 35 years, retiring in 1997. Jeanette was the past...
Nicole Shearer Brennan
Nov 6, 2021
To heaven the bird flies Through the pale moonlit sky In the purest light Family and friends gathered on November 12, 2021 to honor the Lebenslauf (Life Path) of Nicole “Nic” Shearer Brennan. Nics Lebenslauf was presented by K. Ashley Caldwell whose touching and insightful tribute brought peace and, in time, healing to those touched by Nics life. You are...
Irene E. Nagy
Nov 6, 2021
Irene E. Nagy, 98, of Bethlehem Township passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born on July 30, 1923, the daughter of the late Anna (Schultz) and Ignatz Reichard. She was the loving wife of the late Frank Nagy, Sr. Irene was very active member of her community in Bethlehem Township. She was a Girl Scout leader for...
Gloria H. Dartouzos-Capuano
Nov 3, 2021
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Gloria H. Dartouzos-Capuano, 86, passed away on November 3, 2021 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Bethlehem, PA. Gloria was born May 18, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Ann and Jerry Jurek, and was the younger sister of the late Regene Seeger. Gloria was married to the late George Dartouzos for...
Anthony G. Martucci
Nov 1, 2021
Anthony G. Martucci, 48, lifelong resident of Bethlehem, died on November, 1, 2021 after a tremendous battle with Covid-19. He will be lovingly remembered as a man with a warrior spirit who triumphed over kidney failure and a right foot amputation. A courageous fight that has been ongoing for the past 6 years. Anthony was a family man at his...
Angelina Serratore
Oct 31, 2021
Angelina Serratore of Bethlehem died suddenly on October 31, 2021. She was 18 years old. Born August 21, 2003, in Bethlehem, Angelina attended local schools, and graduated with honors from Liberty High School in 2021, where she played tennis and was known as a hardworking student and a friend to nearly everyone. She was recently accepted into Arizona State University,...
Margaret E. Rekos
Oct 31, 2021
Margaret E. Rekos, 96, of West Chester, formerly of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Born on December 16, 1924, she was the daughter of William and Margaret (Reinbold) Miller. She was the loving wife of the late John R. Rekos. Margaret graduated from the University of Pennsylvania class of 1945. She was a nurse at St. Luke's...
Ola B. Cehelsky
Oct 30, 2021
Ola B. Cehelsky, born on May 1, 1925 in Lviv, Ukraine to Volodomyr Bilozor and Maria Fedynska Bilozor, died on October 30, 2021, at Above and Beyond Assisted Living in Allentown, PA. She was a long-time resident of Bethlehem, PA. During WWII Ola and her family fled to Germany. A refugee in a Red Cross Camp, trained in Conservatory for...
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