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Frank V. Decarlo
Sep 2, 2021
Frank V. DeCarlo, 91, passed away on Thursday September 2, 2021 at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, PA, the son of the late Anthony and Lena (Pelizotto) DeCarlo. He was the husband of Maria (DeSousa) DeCarlo. They celebrated 66 years of marriage this past November 13th. Frank worked for Durkee Foods for 33 years. He was a member...
Shirley Mae Arawjo
Sep 2, 2021
Shirley Mae Arawjo, 90, of Freemansburg, died on September 2, 2021 at Moravian Hall Square. She was born February 7, 1931 in Freemansburg; daughter of the late Robert and Sylvia (Werkheiser) Burgess. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Cogi" Arawjo in 2012. Shirley will be lovingly remembered as a selfless and giving woman who lived her life...
Robert James Byrne
Sep 2, 2021
8/13/1948 - 9/2/2021 Robert (Bob) James Byrne was the only child of Robert Anthony and Margaret Catherine Byrne of Bethlehem, PA born on August 13th, 1948. Bob attended Bethlehem Catholic High School where he met the love of his life, Mary Eleanor (Harris) Byrne. He graduated in 1966 and later attended Penn State University. Bob received his Bachelor of Science...
David Alan Vanhorn, Phd, P.E.
Sep 2, 2021
David Alan VanHorn, Sr. passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021 at the age of 91, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. David was born on April 4, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1951 with a degree in civil engineering and then worked three years for the Federal Highway Administration before returning to Iowa State to...
Nora J. Miller
Sep 1, 2021
Nora J. Miller, 86, of Freemansburg, PA passed away on Wednesday September 1, 2021 at her home. She was born in Allentown, PA, the daughter of the late George and Sarah (Bartholemew) Trapp. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Miller, Sr. Nora worked for the Grief Factory for many years. She was an avid gardener and loved...
Charles B. Sweigard
Sep 1, 2021
Charles B. Sweigard, 82, passed away on September 1, 2021 at his home in Bethlehem, PA. He was born on May 06, 1939 in Allentown, PA to the late Charles and Virgina (Pearl) Sweigard. Charles is survived by his devoted wife, Paula A. (Wertman) Sweigard. They would have shared 54 years of marriage in November of this year. Charles proudly...
Helen Morrison Downey
Sep 1, 2021
Helen Morrison Downey, 75, of Breinigsville, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on September 1, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospice House. She was born on July 20, 1946 in Germany to the late Stanley and Tekla (Prach) Morrison. Helen worked as a clerk in the medical field for many years. She was an active member of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church...
James R. Glick
Aug 30, 2021
James Robert Glick, 46, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on August 30, 2021. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Gracinda "Cindy" Glick and the late Robert Glick. Jim graduated from Freedom High School and attended Penn State University. He was employed by Cox Communications in Business Intelligence for 19 years. In addition to...
Shirley A. Morrison
Aug 30, 2021
Shirley A. Morrison, 79, passed away on August 30, 2021, at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1942, in Bethlehem, PA, one of 12 children to the late Clinton and Isabella (Keiper) Schoch. Shirley is survived by her devoted husband, Edward G. Morrison. The two were married in 1963 and formed their relationship five years prior. Shirley will...
Dennis Chrush
Aug 30, 2021
Dennis Chrush, 74, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born on August 24, 1947 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Olga (Tatusko) and Joseph Chrush. For 32 years, he was the loving husband of the late Lynn E. (Sagan) Chrush. Dennis proudly served his country as a sergeant in the...
Joseph M. Foreman
Aug 29, 2021
Joseph Mills Foreman, 40, of San Antonio, passed away August 29, 2021. Joe was born to Stephen and Geri Foreman, October 14, 1980, in Douglasville, Georgia. He was the eldest of six sons. Joe was known for his love of music and baseball. He studied the piano and used his talents to entertain friends, family and co-workers for many years....
Shirley E. Strokelitus
Aug 29, 2021
Shirley E. Strokelitus, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Born September 29, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Ludwig and Naomi (Weil) Breidenbach. Shirley enjoyed life as a homemaker, wife and mother. She gave loving care to her beautiful koi pond and her beloved dog, Pebbles. Shirley had a vibrant personality, a talent...
Alton L. Fritz
Aug 28, 2021
Alton “Scoop” L. Fritz, 84, of Whitehall, passed away in South Carolina on Saturday, August 28, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1936, the son of the late Mamie (Flore) and Charles Fritz. He was the loving husband of the late Marie C. (McGinnis) Fritz. Scoop proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps...
Stephanie A. Tomko
Aug 25, 2021
Stephanie A. Tomko, 67, of Bethlehem Township died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born on December 1, 1953, the daughter of the late Catherine (Danko) and Ralph Campanella. She was the loving wife of the late Frank J. Tomko, Jr. Stephanies world was her family. She cared for and loved them with all of her heart, but her...
Christopher K. Pucci
Aug 24, 2021
Christopher K. Pucci, 52, of Bethlehem Township, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Hunterdon Medical Center in New Jersey. Born in Somerville, NJ he was the son of Rosemarie (Tullo) and the late Frank Pucci, Jr. He was married to Stephanie A. (Miner) Pucci with whom he celebrated 22 years of marriage until her death on September 25, 2020. Christopher...
John Zakszeski
Aug 24, 2021
John “Jr” Zakszeski, 89, of Bethlehem, PA died on Tuesday afternoon, August 24, 2021, at his home in Bath, PA. Born September 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Anna (Danis) Zakszeski and John Zakszeski, Sr. He was a widower of 6 years, formerly married to the late Cecilia Zakeski in a military wedding ceremony during his years...
Manuel Da Silva
Aug 24, 2021
Manuel “Manny” Da Silva, 80, of Bethlehem passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born in Oliveria De Azemeis, Portugal, the son of the late Etelvina (Silva) and Alberto Da Silva. For 36 years, he was the loving husband of Damasa (Castro) Da Silva who passed away on June 25, 2021. Manny immigrated from Portugal...
Camilla Caryl Philippi
Aug 23, 2021
Camilla Caryl Philippi, 63, passed away peacefully in her home on August 23, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on July 11, 1958 in Ambler, PA; the daughter of Richard E. Bertsch and Audrey (Hofschild) Bertsch. Camilla grew up in Palmer Township and graduated from Easton High School, Class of 1976. She met and married her sweetheart,...
Joseph A. Brunovsky
Aug 22, 2021
Joseph A. Brunovsky, 89, of Bethlehem, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Manor Care in Easton. Born July 11, 1932, in Allentown, he was the son of the late John J. and Theresa (Hammer) Brunovsky. Following graduation from Central High School, Joe entered the workforce. He worked in sales at Sears, served as a teller with BB&T...
Emilia Jesus Leite
Aug 22, 2021
Emilia Jesus Leite, 93, of Coopersburg, passed away on August 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Aroes-Fafe, Portugal on December 31, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Silva and Antonia Moreira. Emilia was preceded in death by her husband, Avelino Castro Leite. Emilia will be lovingly remembered as the matriarch of...
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