OBITUARIES

Dec 4, 2020

Francis C. Wagner, 98, of Fountain Hill, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday December 4, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 1, 1922 he was the son of the late Mary (Carraghan) and Francis A. Wagner. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Lucy V. (Catalanotti) Wagner. Together they shared 62 years of...

Dec 3, 2020

Nancy L. Chickey, 59, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Born on June 29, 1961 in Bethlehem; she is the daughter of Charles J. and Frances M. (Mulacheski) Lipp. She was the devoted wife of 33 years to Bruce J. Chickey. The two fell in love during their time at Liberty High School, 45 years ago. Nancy...

Dec 3, 2020

Dec 1, 2020

James “Roach” Atkinson, Jr., 80, of Bethlehem, slid into home, on Monday, December 1, 2020. He was born in Luzerne County, PA; son of the late James A. and Anna Atkinson. Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, MaryAnn (Barboza) Atkinson; the two were a great team. Jim will be remembered for his kindness and generosity as...

Nov 28, 2020

Eleanor “Toot” Wyffels, 86, passed away peacefully in her home, Saturday, November 28, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna Mae (Stern) and Blaze Loncaric. She was married to the late Harry Robert Wyffels for over 50 years. Eleanor shared her passion and delight for cooking and baking with her family....

Nov 27, 2020

Joseph G. Shimko, 83, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Friday November 27, 2020 at Phoebe Home in Allentown, PA. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Charles and Anna (Bednar) Shimko. He was the husband of the late Rita Anne (Cope) Shimko. Joseph worked as a printer for George P. Schlicher & Son retiring in 1985....

Nov 27, 2020

Martin J. (Marty) Szabo, 85, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Martin and Theresa (Bennish) Szabo and husband of Juanita (Baron) Szabo of Bethlehem Twp. The couple was married 66 years on November 1st. He worked as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic retiring from Bethlehem Steel. He...

Nov 23, 2020

The passing of Dorothy Mykityshyn Canzano at age 90 on November 23, 2020 is marked by a celebration of her long life. Born in Jersey City, it was her love of dancing that led to meeting and eventually marrying her husband, Anthony Canzano. A marriage of 65 years (and having 5 children) resulted in many great memories. Dorothy was witness...

Nov 23, 2020

Jennie M. Green, 97, of Bethlehem, died on November 23, 2020. She was born and raised in Fountain Hill, the daughter of the late Michael and Antoinette (DeCrosta) Cotugno. Jennie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Green. Jennie was a talented ice dancer and a member of the Penguin Club of the Albeth Ice Skating Rink. She...

Nov 22, 2020

Alex Pinczok, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was the son of the late Anna (Gurey) and Alex Pinczok. He was the loving husband of the late Dolores (Pluski) Pinczok whom he selflessly and lovingly took care of before her passing. Alex proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a gunner...

Nov 21, 2020

Kathleen Caragher, 65, of Bethlehem Township died Saturday, November 21, 2020 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Bedford, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Patricia (Kilelee) and Peter A. Caragher, Jr. She was married to Richard Cacciatore with whom she celebrated 37 years of marriage on November 12th. Kathleen was a teacher at...

Nov 20, 2020

Alejandro Lopez, 55, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, November 20, 2020. Born on September 25, 1965 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Ismael Lopez and the late Adriana Domenech Alejandro enjoyed drawing, painting figurines, comic books, war games, skydiving and playing video games with his son. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and...

Nov 20, 2020

Catherine E. Ashburner, 67, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. Born on April 13, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of Blanche E. (Borger) and the late Robert F. Ashburner, Sr. Cathy enjoyed bowling and being on her computer with her friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother, Blanche E. Ashburner; brother, Robert...

Nov 13, 2020

Sylvia J. Spirk died peacefully at her home of more than 63 years on Friday, November 13, 2020. Born December 23, 1926 in Fountain Hill, PA to the late Anthony and Amelia (DiMeglio) Iasiello. She was the wife of Bernard R. Spirk, Sr. for 69 years, married July 7, 1951. Sylvia and Bernie were 1945 graduates of Fountain Hill High...

Nov 13, 2020

Susan C. Tutolo, 68, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday November 13, 2020 at her home. She was born in Easton, the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Rutan. She was the wife of the late Michael D. Tutolo. She was a member of the Lehigh Valley Grace Brethren Church in Bethlehem. She will be lovingly remembered by...

Nov 12, 2020

John T. Sutton, 62, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Thursday November 12, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill, PA. He was the son of Robert and Marjorie (Moloney) Sutton of Coopersburg, PA He was the husband of Regina “Gina” (Gortat) Sutton. They celebrated 22 years of marriage this past April 24th. John was the owner and operator...

Nov 10, 2020

Shirley Ann Ackerman, 74, of Bethlehem Township, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in her home. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Louise (Poppo) and Joseph Melin. She was married to Nicholas R. Ackerman with whom she celebrated 52 years of Marriage this past September 7th. Shirley was a 1964 graduate of Liberty High School. Prior to...

Nov 10, 2020

It gives me great sadness to announce that my mom, Zilda F. Guerra, age 97, passed onto the afterlife on November 10, 2020. Zilda was born March 28, 1923 in Bethlehem, PA. She was the last surviving child out of 10, born to the late Manuel and Hilda Gonsalves. She started to work in the garment district at the age...

Nov 9, 2020

Elizabeth Frances Martucci, 87, of Bethlehem, passed unexpectedly at home on November 9, 2020. She was born November 3, 1933; daughter of the late Leroy and Mary (Krowitz) Childs. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Ned Nick Martucci. Elizabeth will be lovingly remembered as a caring, loving, and generous woman who lived life with great emotion. She enjoyed...

Nov 9, 2020

Wayne Anthony Maura, 66, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born May 20, 1954; son of the late Isabel C. (Fuoco) Maura and the late Joseph J. Maura Sr., Sr. Magisterial District Judge. Wayne is survived by his wife Kathleen (Kranyecz) Maura. Wayne served as a Pennsylvania Magisterial District Judge of Lehigh County since 2005....