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Michael D. Schissler
Sep 20, 2020
Michael D. Schissler, 58, of Whitehall, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Dorothy (Skelton) Schissler and Jacob T. Schissler. Michael worked as a general contractor and was able to fix anything. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Michael Schissler Jr., Tina Schissler, Erica Schissler, Jonathan Schissler and...
William F. Krentler
Sep 20, 2020
William F. Krentler, 93, of Bethlehem formerly of Rigdefield Park NJ died Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Holy Family Manor. Born December 31, 1926 in North Bergen, NJ he was the son of the late Fritz and Michelene (Braun) Krentler. He was married to Millicent (Borchers) Krentler for 64 years until her death on March 25, 2020. William worked as...
Brian A. Shaneberger
Sep 18, 2020
Brian A. Shaneberger, 69, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital. He was born June 14, 1951 in Phillipsburg, NJ; son of the late James Thomas and Joyce Elizabeth (Garrison) Shaneberger. Brian was a graduate of Freedom High School and attended Northampton Community College. He retired from J.T. Baker Chemical Company and served as...
James William Bartholomew
Sep 16, 2020
James William Bartholomew, 42, of Northampton and formerly of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly at his home on September 16, 2020. Jim was born in Bethlehem on June 29, 1978; the son of James R. and Gina M. (Rea) Bartholomew. Jim was a 1996 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and earned his Bachelors Degree from Bloomsburg University while on ROTC Scholarship....
Larry R. Reppert
Sep 16, 2020
Larry R. Reppert, 77, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Gracedale Nursing Home. He was born on May 12, 1943 the son of the late Ethel (Luchinsky) and Robert I. Reppert. He was the loving husband of Carol (Herbold) Reppert. Larry greatly enjoyed watching Western movies. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54...
Anna M. Krajci
Sep 15, 2020
Anna M. Krajci, 103, of Fountain Hill, died 11 days short of her 104th birthday on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Westminster Village. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Mak) and Joseph Velas. Anna was married to Cyril M. Krajci, Sr. for 38 years until his death on July 22, 1994 and was preceded in...
Sophia C. Martin
Sep 14, 2020
Sophia C. Martin, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Holy Family Manor. She was born on January 23,1931 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late George and Frances (Holecz) Dodig. Sophia is survived by her husband of 71 years, Artillio James Martin. She will be lovingly remembered for her dedication to her family. Sophia was the matriarch...
Elizabeth A. Hinkle
Sep 11, 2020
Elizabeth A. (Taylor) Hinkle, 95, of Allentown, peacefully passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 in her home surrounded by her two daughters. Born June 15, 1925 in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Mary (Julien) Taylor. She was the wife of the late Richard F. Hinkle of Allentown. Bette was a 1943 graduate of...
Elizabeth L. Wiley
Sep 10, 2020
Elizabeth Wiley, 101 of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday September 10, 2020 at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown, PA. She was born in Barnsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Zurenko) Hoza. She was the wife of the late George A. Wiley. Elizabeth worked for the former Western Electric for 33 years retiring in 1982. She was...
Helen H. Richardson
Sep 7, 2020
Helen Hope Richardson died suddenly at her home in Yardley, PA on Monday, September 7, 2020. Born in Wilmington, DE on February 29, 1956 to Caroline Willis Richardson and Wallace James Richardson, Helen was raised in Bethlehem, PA, where she attended Moravian Academy. She graduated from Lehigh University in 1977, where, as a gifted student and athlete, she co-founded the...
Leonard T. Verrastro
Sep 7, 2020
Leonard T. Verrastro, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully September 7, 2020 at home. He was born and raised in Dunmore, PA. He was the son of the late Salvatore and Sarah (Bonavoglia) Verrastro. Upon graduating from Dunmore High School in 1950, he enlisted in the US Air Force where he was stationed in Japan and Salina, Kansas and continued...
James V. Mooney
Sep 5, 2020
James V. Mooney, 90, of Bethlehem died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital in Bethlehem. Born July 19, 1930 in Bronx, NY he was the son of the late James and Annie (Noone) Mooney. He was married to the late Elizabeth (Horgan) Mooney with whom he would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this past August 27th. Jim...
Robert S. Bennett
Sep 3, 2020
Robert S. Bennett, 59, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus. Born December 18, 1960 in Bethlehem he was was the son of the late Harry and Helen (Kucsan) Bennett. He was married to Susan (Yawney) Bennett with whom he would have celebrated 35 years of marriage this coming October 12th. Robert was a 1978...
Consuelo E. Almodovar
Sep 2, 2020
Consuelo “Connie” “Lala” E. Almodovar, 89, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 25, 1930, the daughter of the late Mary (Messick) and Jessie Pina. She was the loving wife of the late Louis R. Almodovar for 56 years before his passing in 2009. Connie was a member...
James R. Erney Sr.
Sep 2, 2020
James R. Erney Sr., 51, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Virginia (Rosamilia) Erney and Charles Cogorno. He was the beloved fianc of Elenore Farina. Jim was a painter by trade who loved to tinker with fixing cars and watching Nascar. He will be lovingly remembered...
Patrick Michael Keefe
Sep 2, 2020
Patrick Michael Keefe, 36, of Bethlehem, PA passed away accidentally in his home on Wednesday September 2, 2020. He was the son of the late Michael Keefe, and Linda (Talbot) Keefe of Easton, PA. Patrick loved hardcore music, sports, stand up comedy, tattoos, and making people laugh with his sarcasm and sharp wit. He will be lovingly remembered by his...
Nelly L. Kalbermatten
Sep 1, 2020
Nelly L. Kalbermatten, 91, of Bethlehem passed away in her home on September 1, 2020. She was born in Siebnen, Switzerland, the daughter of the late Amalia (Schnellmann) and Hans Moritz. She was the loving wife of the late John M. Kalbermatten for 54 years before his passing in 2009. Nelly was a member of SS. Simon and Jude Church....
Elizabeth Nehilla
Aug 31, 2020
Elizabeth (Betty) Nehilla passed away on August 31, 2020 at home embraced by the love of her family. She was 87 years old. Betty was born in Pittston, Pa and raised with her brothers Leo, Marty, Jimmy and her sister Anne. As a very young girl the family moved to Bethlehem where she grew up and attended Bethlehem Catholic High...
Jose A. Ortiz
Aug 30, 2020
Jose A. Ortiz, 77, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1943 in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Leonor and Juan Ortiz. Jose was proud to have worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family here as well as in Puerto...
William Francis Wright
Aug 29, 2020
William Francis Joseph Wright Sr. passed away Saturday 8/29/2020 in St. Lukes Hospice surrounded by his family. He and beloved wife, Sharon (Post) Wright, were married for 52 years. Born October 20, 1947 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. He was the son of the late Robert Leo Wright and Catherine P. (Coll) Wright. As a youth, Bill participated...
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