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Dennis J. Guth
Sep 29, 2021
Dennis J. Guth, 79, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Bethlehem. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Paul and Marie Guth. He is survived by his daughters, Christine Guth-Younes, Rosemarie Guth-Weiss, and Loraine Guth-Carpenter wife of Samuel, and son, Dennis P. Guth and wife Theresa. Dennis was one...
George A. Palsi
Sep 28, 2021
George Anthony Palsi, 82, of Easton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at St. Lukes HospitalAnderson Campus. Born February 19, 1939, in Passaic, New Jersey, he was the son of the late George and Julia (Galka) Palsi. A graduate of Garfield High School, George went on to enter the workforce. He ultimately retired from a career in maintenance...
Donald E. Olson
Sep 27, 2021
Donald Edwin Olson, 92, passed away peacefully in his home in Lower Saucon Township surrounded by loved ones on September 27, 2021. Don is the husband of Nancy (Walton) Olson. He was born to Harold Bergwall Olson and Edythe (Roberts) on August 29, 1929, in Elizabeth, NJ and spent his childhood in Rutherford, NJ. Upon graduation in 1951 from Rutgers...
Eleanor E. Moyer
Sep 27, 2021
Eleanor E. Moyer, 100, of Bethlehem, died on September 27, 2021. She was born in 1921, in Wollendorf, Germany, daughter of Steve and Helene (Wirgas) Slekovac. Eleanor graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1939. She was a member of Light of Christ Church, she took great pride in taking care of her children, she was a homemaker, and had a...
Sarah M. Peters
Sep 26, 2021
Sarah Margaret Elizabeth (the princess) Peters died late Sunday evening, September 26, 2021 at L.V. Hospital-Muhlenberg from COVID-19. She was loving daughter of John and Terri Peters of Bethlehem. Sarah spent her adult life as a Direct Support Professional in the IDD field. She began as a volunteer at CSG's "Concepts" day program while a senior at Bethlehem Catholic, later...
Danette Marie Koons
Sep 24, 2021
Danette Marie Koons, 55, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on September 24, 2021 at her home. She was born in Allentown on October 11, 1965; daughter of Eisdell (Burgess) Spanitz and the late John Spanitz. Danette was the devoted wife of 22 years to her husband, William Michael Koons, Jr. The two created wonderful memories together. Danette will be lovingly remembered...
Carl George Morgan, Jr.
Sep 23, 2021
Carl G. "Chopsie" Morgan, Jr., 69, passed away on September 23, 2021 with his family by his side. Chopsie was born on March 26, 1952 in Bethlehem, PA; son of the late Carl G. Morgan Sr. and Adele (Mantz) Morgan. Chopsie is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 45 years, Terri Lee (Metz) Morgan. Chopsie was a graduate of...
Joseph A. Prebosnyak, Jr.
Sep 22, 2021
Joseph A. Prebosnyak, Jr., 82 of Bethlehem Township passed away on September 22, 2021. Joe was born on March 29, 1939, the son of the late Helen (Renn) and Joseph Prebosnyak, Sr. He was the loving husband of Anne M. (Drumheller) Lynch and the late Dolores Prebosnyak. Joe proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army...
Sophia Kuritz
Sep 21, 2021
Sophia "Sonya" Check Kuritz, 90, of Fountain Hill, PA, peacefully passed away on September 21, 2021. She is survived by Maurice J. Kuritz, Sr., her husband of 62 years, and three sons. Born on the South Side of Bethlehem on March 12, 1931, in the shadow of the blast furnaces that dominated the skyline, Sonya was one of 14 children...
Lydia "Stella" Gonzalez Haddad
Sep 15, 2021
Lydia “Stella” Gonzalez Haddad of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus. Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Lucia (Huertas) and Venancio Gonzalez. Lydia was a vivacious personality- bright, colorful, and full of life. She was so proud to be one of the first Latino immigrant children from Bethlehem...
David H. Ruff
Sep 14, 2021
David H. Ruff, 72, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his home. Born April 4, 1949, he was the son of the late Luther and Elizabeth (Borger) Ruff. Following his formal education, Mr. Ruff joined the workforce. He began working for Dougherty Roofing, then started his own business. He owned and operated Atlas Roofing for...
Scott J. Stephens
Sep 14, 2021
Scott J. Stephens, 70, of Bethlehem passed away in his home on September 14, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1951 the son of the late Elizabeth B. (Gibbons) and Donald J. Stephens. He was the loving husband of Shirley A. (Heft) Stephens. Scott was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church and a 3rd degree Knight of Columbus,...
Maria Del Carmen Santos Cruz
Sep 13, 2021
Maria del Carmen Santos Cruz, 60 aos, residente en Bethlehem, Pa. Falleci el lunes 13 de septiembre de 2021 en su hogar rodeada de su familia. Naci en Barranquitas, P.R. Fue hija de Jos Cruz y Maria Figueroa. Estuvo casada con Gerardo Santos por 35 aos. Maria Del Carmen se dedic a cuidar a su famili. Era miembro de la...
Mary A. Rotunno
Sep 12, 2021
Mary A. Rotunno, 82, of Bethlehem Township passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born on April 26, 1939, the daughter of the late Cecilia (Cooney) and Walter Kelly. She was the loving wife of the late Michael “Skip” A. Rotunno, Jr. Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bethlehem Township. She retired from Mack...
Geraldine L. Philippi
Sep 12, 2021
Geraldine L. Philippi, 86, of Coopersburg passed away on September 12, 2021 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Fountain Hill, PA. She was the daughter of the late Agnes (Csekitz) and Albert J. Leitgeb. She was married to the late Richard S. Philippi, Sr. for 48 years until his death in 2004. Gerry proudly served as an executive secretary for many...
Tom Hlavinka
Sep 12, 2021
Tom Hlavinka, 59, of Kempton passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was the loving husband of Regina (Belletti) Hlavinka and father of Jamie Hlavinka. Tom proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1979-1983. He worked as an electronics manufacturing engineer for many years at World electronics. Tom was very active. He...
Lorraine A. Decrosta
Sep 10, 2021
Lorraine (Michael) A. DeCrosta, 95, a lifelong resident of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Stein) Michael. She was the wife of the late Thomas W. DeCrosta. They celebrated 70 years of marriage August 26, 2020. Lorraine was a gregarious...
Loretta Dieterich
Sep 10, 2021
Loretta Dieterich, 68, passed away on September 10, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 9, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Roselyn and Frank Rosskopf. She was married to Harry Dieterich, Jr., with whom she would have celebrated 48 years of marriage this October 27th. Loretta worked for Leader Nursing...
Michael Robert Gurdineer
Sep 8, 2021
Michael Robert Gurdineer, 41, of Coopersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. Mikes presence among many will be forever missed. His family, his friends, his colleagues and his community will remember him for his countless hours of commitment, dedication, and love. The eldest son of Robert and Teresa (Weeden) Gurdineer, he...
Leila Padilla
Sep 6, 2021
Leila Padilla, 60, of Lakeworth, Florida, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. Born April 27, 1961, in Cidra, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Mercedes and Jovita (Otero) Rivera. A stay-at-home mom, Leila loved her children and grandchildrenshe was a “phenomenal mom.” She was extremely loving and excelled at making others...
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