OBITUARIES

Dec 8, 2020

Maria Irene (Tavares) Santos, age 95, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on December 8, 2020 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill. She was born in Pelotas, Brazil to Portuguese parents Domingos Tavares and Maria (Da Costa) Tavares, who returned to Portugal when Maria was still a baby. She married DomingosPereira Santos and they, along with their two older children, immigrated...

Dec 8, 2020

Robert A. Bogdan, 71, of Freemansburg, died on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in his home. He was born in Bethlehem on April 4, 1949; the son of the late Francis Bogdan and Helen Krug. Bob is survived by his wife of 18 years, Debra A. (Hitcho) Bogdan. Bob was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. He was an extremely...

Dec 8, 2020

Kathryn B. Mixon, 88, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on December 8, 2020. She has rejoined her loving husband in Heaven. Kathy was the daughter of Frank and Anna Smulligan, and she was raised on a dairy farm in New Ringgold, PA. She later moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for the Immigration Department. She met a handsome sailor,...

Dec 7, 2020

Charles F. Schubert, 87, of Bethlehem Township, passed peacefully in his home on Monday, December 7, 2020. Born February 18, 1933 in Saint Joseph, MO, he was the son of the late Leveta (Neff) Schubert Mackowiak and Marvin F. Schubert, Sr. Charles was married to Constance “Connie” (Ammend) Schubert with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage this past October...

Dec 6, 2020

Hugh P. Dugan, Jr., 91, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. He was the son of the late Elizabeth M. (Sauer) and Hugh P. Dugan, Sr. He was the loving husband of Marian V. (Jennings) Dugan. Hugh proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid...

Dec 5, 2020

Charlotte L. Walker, 95, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Old Orchard Health Care in Easton, PA. Born March 4, 1925 in Williamsburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Thelma (Smith) and Robert Fornwalt. She was married to Jack M. Walker for 57 years until his death on March 24, 2006. Charlotte was a member of...

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...