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Michael F. Cunningham
Aug 14, 2021
Michael F. Cunningham, 89, of Bethlehem Township died on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Born on September 9, 1931 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Rose (Teschke) and Michael Cunningham. He was the loving husband of Helen M. (Sagmeister) Cunningham. Mike proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War. He...
Robert D. Foulke
Aug 13, 2021
Robert D Foulke, 53 of Orefield PA passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. Born November 18, 1967 in Bethlehem PA he was the son of the late Robert A Foulke and Lorraine (Ardelean) Foulke. Following his graduation from Liberty High School, Bob attended Mansfield University where he was a pitcher for the Mansfield Mounties baseball team. He also played in...
Sister M. Dorothy Bucko, O.S.F.
Aug 13, 2021
Sister M. Dorothy (formerly Sister M. Maria), a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, United States Province, died on August 13, 2021, in Villa Clare at Monocacy Manor in Bethlehem, PA. She was 89. Sister entered the community from SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Bethlehem, PA, and professed her vows at Mount Assisi Convent Chapel in Pittsburgh,...
John William Chayka
Aug 10, 2021
John William Chayka, 66, died on August 10, 2021. He was born June 24, 1955 in Freemansburg; son of the late William J. and Sophie (Kapuscak) Chayka. John attended Freedom High School where he played tennis and wrestled. He received a BS in Accounting and Business Management from Allentown College. John spent his career in financial services; mostly in the...
James G. Husovsky
Aug 10, 2021
James G. Husovsky, 69, of Bethlehem, died on August 10, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital. Born on February 2, 1952 in Allentown, Jim was the son of the late George R. and Geraldine A. (Barron) Husovsky. He attended Hellertown High School and then worked as both an auto mechanic and car salesman. Jim will be dearly missed by his brothers,...
Deborah A. Spadaccia
Aug 10, 2021
Deborah “Debbie” A. Spadaccia, 70, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Tuesday August 10, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Richard and Marie (Falco) Musgnung. Debbie was a manager for Ramsey Machine Shop for 27 years. She enjoyed painting and gardening. She will be lovingly remembered by her sisters, Donna...
Theresa C. Santiago
Aug 10, 2021
Theresa C. Santiago, 79, of 1269 Mechanic Street, Bethlehem, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born January 18, 1942, in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Mark and Theresa (Sedli) Strohl. Theresa was a dedicated mother and wife who loved being around her family. She truly enjoyed listening to her grandson,...
Hugo E. Del Salto
Aug 7, 2021
Hugo E. Del Salto was called home on August 7, 2021, with his family by his side. Born in Ambato, Ecuador, he was the son of the late Luis Alberto and Luz Maria Del Salto. Hugo came to the United States at the age of 19 and lived in the state of New Jersey for many years. He worked as...
Elizabeth C. Bush
Aug 7, 2021
Elizabeth C. Bush, 99, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at her home. Born April 7, 1922, in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Kauker) Bush. Elizabeth received her primary education from Holy Infancy Elementary and her secondary education from Bethlehem Catholic High School. She was also a graduate of Allentown Business...
Stephen J. Wasil
Aug 5, 2021
Stephen J. Wasil, 79, of Bethlehem, PA passed away suddenly on Thursday August 5, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. Born at St. Lukes, Stephen was a lifelong resident of Bethlehem. On May 15th he celebrated 50 years of marriage with his wife, Mary Ann (Nehilla) Wasil. Stephen retired in 2008 after 42 years working for the City...
Julius "Skip" Balogh
Aug 3, 2021
With inexpressible sorrow, we acknowledge the passing August 3rd at ManorCare Health in Easton, of an exemplary husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, faithful follower of our Lord, and Patriot, surrounded by those that he loved, as he was present for them his entire life. Born November 16, 1928 (John & Mary Balogh) in the very house where he spent...
Jose Rodriguez
Aug 3, 2021
Jos (Cheo) Rodrguez,82, of Bethlehem died Tuesday morning peacefully at St Luke's hospice house, surrounded by family. Born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico on April 24, 1939 to the late Felipe Rodriguez and Angela Munoz. He moved to Bethlehem and married his late wife Carmen Rodriguez (Nieves), who he shared 8 children and just shy of 60 years of marriage at...
Andrew John Slivko
Jul 28, 2021
Andrew John Slivko, 66, of Bethlehem, died on July 28, 2021. He was born August 25, 1954, son of the late Andrew and Irene (Kereczman) Slivko. Andrew will be remembered for enjoying the simpler things in life, like walking his dog, chatting with the secretaries at the Bethlehem Education Center, or finding true bargains at the Dollar Store. He loved...
Doris Lorraine Green
Jul 27, 2021
Doris Lorraine Green, 101, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Country Meadows Care Center in Bethlehem, PA. Doris was the wife of the late Richard J. Green and they were married for 65 years at the time of his passing in 2017. He was the love of her life. Doris was born in Bethlehem,...
Adam B. Mahaletz
Jul 26, 2021
Adam “Bernie” B. Mahaletz, 87, of Hellertown died Monday, July 26, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Bertha (Roebuck) and Joseph Mihulec. Bernie proudly served his country in the US Army. He worked and retired from the Bethlehem Steel as a Sonic Test Man in the #2 Machine...
Dorothy E. Pavlinski
Jul 26, 2021
Dorothy Pavlinski, 95, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Monday July 26, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus. She was born in Hazleton, PA the daughter of the late John and Susan (Popso) Stefanik. She was the wife of the late Michael R. Pavlinski. Dorothy was raised in Stockton, PA and moved to Hazleton after going to elementary school in...
Barbara Kay Gassler
Jul 25, 2021
Barbara Kay Gassler, 76, of Warrington, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Barbara (Kovacs) Webber. Barb was a kind and compassionate woman who spent her life caring for others. She was a 1963 graduate of Liberty High School where she was on the “Liberty Life” staff, and served as the advertising...
John J. Wasko
Jul 25, 2021
John J. Wasko, 92, of Center Valley, PA passed away on Sunday July 25, 2021 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. He was born in Bethlehem the son of the late Matthew and Helen (Kucera) Wasko. He was the husband of the late Louise (Sinko) Wasko. John served his country in the US Navy and was employed by Bethlehem Steel...
W. Frank Molinari
Jul 24, 2021
W. Frank Molinari, 94, of Northampton, died at home on July 24, 2021. He was born in Plainfield, NJ on March 24, 1927; son of the late Esterino and Teresa (Lionetti) Molinari. Frank is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia (DeAngelis) Molinari. They shared 67 wonderful years of marriage together. Frank will be lovingly remembered as an easygoing, kind and...
Catherine E. Monek
Jul 23, 2021
Catherine E. Monek, 102 of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Howard Frickert. For 54 years, Catherine was the loving wife of the late Frank M. Monek. Catherines world was her family. She loved and adored them greatly. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Susan Hancik; son, Francis M....
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