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Paul S. Raphael, M.D.
Jan 14, 2021
Dr. Paul S. Raphael, M.D., resident of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021 in the presence of his loving wife, Elvira Raphael. He was the son of the late Attorney Aaron Raphael and Lucille Raphael. Paul was a graduate of Cornell University School of Liberal Arts, class of 1961 with a major in history. He graduated from...
James Patrick Flaherty
Jan 13, 2021
James Patrick Flaherty, Jr. 78, of Center Valley died on January 13, 2021. He was born July 25, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA; son of the late James Patrick Flaherty, Sr. and Claire Bernadette (Wentzel) Flaherty. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Brenda Jean (Kellenberger) Flaherty. James was a generous man who was always willing to lend...
Agnes V. Golab
Jan 13, 2021
Agnes V. Golab, 94, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at her home. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Kotlick) Golab. Agnes was a music teacher for 39 years. She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church and had a strong catholic faith. She will be lovingly remembered...
Faith R. Newhall
Jan 13, 2021
Faith Ruth Newhall, 88, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Holy Family Manor. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Carl and M. Ruth (Bailey) Boyer. Faith worked at Lehigh University in the Industrial Engineering Department for 26 years retiring in 1994. She was a member of East Hills Moravian Church...
Carmelo V. Huertas
Jan 12, 2021
Carmelo V. Huertas, of Bethlehem, PA., died on January 12, 2021 at his home. Born on December 2, 1930, in Patillas, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Juan and Cruz (Cruz) Huertas. He was the husband of the late Anna B. Huertas of Bethlehem, PA., to whom he was married for 44 years. He was self-employed and owned and...
Pearl M. Sfredda
Jan 10, 2021
Pearl M. Sfredda, 94, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1926, the daughter of the late Savterno and Edvidge Ricci. She was the loving wife of the late Rinaldo J. Sfredda Pearl was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church. She worked at Vogue Dress Shop in Bethlehem. She will be...
Margot F. Santiago
Jan 10, 2021
Margot F. Santiago, 87, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday January 10, 2021 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. She was born in Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Bartolo and Consuelo (Ocasio) Fuentes. She was the wife of the late Juan Santiago. Margot was a seamstress at various manufacturers in the Lehigh Valley area....
Susan C. Shaffner
Jan 9, 2021
Susan C. Shaffner, 66, of Allentown, returned to the loving arms of her mother Mary on January 9, 2021. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of John and the late Mary (Hydro) Shaffner. Susan graduated from Wilson Area High School class of 1972 and worked until her recent retirement as a driver for Easton Coach Co. In her free...
Kimberly A. Orth
Jan 9, 2021
Kimberly A. Orth, 53, of Nazareth, PA passed away on Saturday January 9,2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Kimberly battled cancer for 6 years, but never lost her faith and positivity. She was born in Bethlehem, PA and was the daughter of the late Gaylord and Kathryn (Serban) Dittemore. Kimberly was a nurse and clinical analyst for Good Shepherd...
Eleanor R. Huston
Jan 8, 2021
Eleanor R. Huston, 88, of Bethlehem, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Rose (Temlin) and Louis Miholics. She was married to Kay “Casey” B. Huston for 50 years until his death on November 27, 2006. Eleanor graduated from Penn State University with a degree in home...
Joseph P. Kender
Jan 7, 2021
Joseph P Kender, 90, died on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of Mary (Cortese) and Anthony Kender and the loving husband of Margaret (Gordon) Kender to whom he was married for 62 years. He was a graduate of Mt. St. Marys College in Emmitsburg Maryland, after which he served his country during the Korean...
Jose A. Caban, Jr.
Jan 7, 2021
Jose A. Caban, Jr., 51, of Allentown died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital in Allentown. Born in Jersey City, NJ he was the son of Jose A Caban, Sr., and the late Basilia (Gomez) Caban. He was the devoted husband to Cynthia (Barbarics) Caban with whom he wouldve celebrated their 10th anniversary this coming October 11th. Jose...
Gail J. Le Van
Jan 3, 2021
Gail J. Le Van, 84, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday January 3, 2021 at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall, PA. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Earl and Edna (Daniels) Hollenbeck. She was the wife of the late David A. Le Van. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, David Le Van Jr. and...
Shirley A. Mohring
Jan 3, 2021
Shirley “Mama” Mohring, 81, of Bethlehem died Sunday, January 3, 2021 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Josephine (Chase) and Alexander J. Bellen. She was married to the late Daniel R. Mohring with whom she celebrated 54 years of marriage until his death on July 14, 2010....
Maryellen Golden Oroskey
Jan 2, 2021
Maryellen Golden Oroskey, 59, died peacefully after a long illness on Jan. 2, 2021 at her home in Egypt, Pa. She was happily married to Joseph T. Oroskey for 33 years. Born in Bethlehem, Pa. to Edward and Mary Golden (nee McCloskey), she was a 1979 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. Maryellen loved children and for many years served...
Louise M. Gregus
Jan 2, 2021
Louise M. Gregus, 98, of Bethlehem Township died Saturday, January 2, 2021. Born in Egypt, PA she was the daughter of the late Susan (Mlock) and John Madea. She was married to William J. Gregus for 53 years until his death on November 14, 1996. After retirement, Louise spent her time working in the yard, going to the casino and...
Edward A. Sukadelski
Jan 2, 2021
After a brief illness, another legendary knife maker takes it to a higher level. Edward A. “Ed” Sukadelski, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, joined his parents Anthony and Margaret (Liskauskas) Sukadelski in eternal happiness on January 2, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Rosellen “Ellen” Mullin Sukadelski, cousins William Sukadelski of Wilkes-Barre and Anthony Sukadelski of Ohio. Due to Covid-19 restrictions,...
Erna Mcgaughey
Jan 1, 2021
Erna Jansen McGaughey, 76, passed away on January 1, 2021 at St Lukes Easton after a long illness. Born in Oslo Norway in mid-October 1944, she was the daughter of Erling and Gudrun Jansen. Erna was the wife of John E. McGaughey, mother of Erik J. McGaughey and grandmother to Erik and his wife Deborahs children, Zachary, Emily, and Charlie....
Olga Hoysan
Jan 1, 2021
Olga Hoysan, 88, of Bethlehem, died on January 1, 2021 at Phoebe Personal Care Community. She was born in Bethlehem on December 14, 1932; daughter of the late Vasil and Bertha (Lazorchak) Beleykanich. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Russell Hoysan, Sr. Olga was a member of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church. She dedicated her life to...
Gloria Theresa Schiavone
Dec 31, 2020
Gloria Theresa Schiavone, a lifelong resident of Allentown died at Holy Family Senior Living in Bethlehem, PA on December 31, 2020 at age 95. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a gifted poet and painter, gardener extraordinaire, and enthusiastic conversationalist. Gloria will be remembered as a gregarious and fun-loving woman who loved the outdoors, especially ocean beaches...
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