OBITUARIES

Mary Kathleen Waldron

Jan 21, 2025

Mary Kathleen E. Waldron, 83, of Barto, PA formerly of Allentown passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2025. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late John and Wilma (Parry) Egan. Kathy, as she was best known, was a teacher in the Allentown School District for many years. She graduated summa cum laude from Cedar Crest College and...

Richard Ellis

Jan 18, 2025

Richard "Rich" O. Ellis, 74, of Bethlehem passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of Mary Ruth (McHale) Ellis. Rich was born in Fountain Hill on October 3, 1950 to the late Winfield and Lorraine (Eckroade) Ellis. He proudly served in the United States Navy, exemplifying his commitment to his country. Following his...

Johann Szautner

Jan 18, 2025

Johann Franz Szautner, 80, of Bethlehem passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Kathleen A. (Marshang) Szautner. Born in Vienna, Austria, he was the son of the late Johann Szautner IV and Anna Maria(Schneck). Johann, or Hans, as his family and friends called him, grew up in Austria. He met his...

Sashia Rivera

Jan 16, 2025

Sashia Anastasia Rivera, a devoted mother and beloved member of the Bethlehem community, passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 34. She was born on April 14, 1990 in Allentown, PA.

Sashia was a loving mother who cherished her children above all else. Her four children, Aleke Andrew Rivera, Jadayn Cruz, Daniel (Dunn) Rivera, and Khaleesi...

Rosa Maria Rivera

Jan 16, 2025

Rosa Maria Rivera, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.

Born on February 15, 1950, in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jesus and Isabel Solivan.

Rosa dedicated her work and service to CACLV for 36 years. She had a heart of gold; she was the most selfless person-she...

Rose Mary Kennedy

Jan 16, 2025

Rose Mary O. Kennedy, 100, of Fountain Hill passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Holy Family Manor. Born on September 16, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Angeline (Ronca) and Pasquale Oricko. She was proud to be the devoted wife of Richard J. Kennedy, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage until his passing in...

Wency Torres

Jan 15, 2025

Wency Torres, 74, of Allentown passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Maria Teresa Renza Torres. Wency was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico on December 11, 1950 to the late Felicita Torres. He was the proud owner and operator of Guayanilla Auto Shop in Bethlehem, PA where he dedicated many...

Cynthia Bubba

Jan 15, 2025

Cynthia G. "Cindy" Bubba, 67, of Coplay passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 with her family by her side. Born on April 28, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Holt) and William Watson. She was the loving wife of Joseph F. Bubba, Jr.

Cindy graduated from Freedom High School Class of 1975. She went on to work...

Carolyn Eckhart

Jan 15, 2025

Carolyn Eckhart, 60, of Bethlehem Township, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at St. Luke's Anderson Campus.

Born on May 27, 1964, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Alfred L. and Julia (Lomonski) Nemeth.

Carolyn found great joy in doing all sorts of crafts---whether that was scrap booking or making cards, it brought a smile to her face....

Merle L. Simon

Jan 11, 2025

Merle Louise Simon, 90, of New York, passed away on January 11, 2025. Born on April 15, 1934, in New York City, she was the beloved daughter of the late Alvin and Merle (Barnes) Letowt.

Merle will be lovingly remembered as a dynamic force of nature-energetic, funny, adventurous, and full of life. An avid traveler and scuba diver, she explored the...

Michele C. Moser

Jan 9, 2025

Michele C. Moser, 74, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025 at the Inpatient Hospice Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on April 23, 1950 in Uniontown, PA to the late Rose and Michael Clearage. She was the loving wife of Ronald N. Moser, with whom she...

June L. Holzer

Jan 8, 2025

June L. Holzer, 93, of Bethlehem, went home to the Lord on January 8, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Emily Rappe and the widow of the late Francis P. Holzer, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.

She was employed by The Bethlehem Steel, as a server in the executive dining room. She later served at Saucon...

Roberto Vega

Jan 8, 2025

Roberto Vega, 77, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at St. Luke's Fountain Hill Campus. Born on January 1, 1948, in Añasco, Puerto Rico, Roberto lived a life rich in love, kindness, and service.

For over a decade, Roberto worked at Von Graff Greenhouse in New Jersey, where his passion for nature flourished. He later dedicated...

Agnes Gombosi

Jan 7, 2025

Agnes Gombosi, one week shy of her 105th birthday, passed away on January 7, 2025, at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. She was born January 14, 1920, in Bethlehem, PA, to the late Idzi and Marianna (Czuba) Gawlik. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Stephen A. Gombosi.

Agnes is a parishioner of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish and...

Margaret "Peggy" C. Morgan

Jan 6, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" C. Morgan, 87, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Bethlehem South Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born in Shamokin on April 18, 1937 to the late Foster D., Sr. and Mayme (Fidler) Morgan. Peggy devoted her life to music education; she was the first female instrumental band teacher for the Bethlehem Area School...

Janet Elizabeth Bryson

Jan 4, 2025

Janet E. Bryson, 84, of Springfield, PA passed away on January 4, 2025.

Janet was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Keating, born in Queens, NY. She graduated from Bayside High School and earned a teaching certificate and paralegal certificate. Janet was a nurturing Montessori school teacher, then later enjoyed working as a paralegal.

Janet loved spending time with her...

Francis Kashalonis

Jan 3, 2025

Francis Kashalonis, 81, of Allentown, PA passed away on Friday January 3, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital-Allentown Campus. He was born in Shenandoah, PA, the son of the late Francis and Julia (Warhola) Kashalonis. Francis worked in the clerical department for the office of Vocational Rehabilitation in Allentown, PA. Francis was an avid reader, enjoyed picnics and going to antique...

Lester O. Clore

Jan 3, 2025

Lester O. Clore, 82, of Bethlehem Township passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born on November 3, 1942, he was the son of the late Lester Clore and Helen (Wickham) Poplasky and her husband, Edward Poplasky. He was the Loving husband of the late Rosalyn (Hernandez) Clore.

Lester proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army...

Susan Johannes-Krauss

Jan 1, 2025

Susan C. Johannes-Krauss, 78, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Born on July 5, 1946 in Spring City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Helen M. (Green) and Robert B. Buckwalter. She was the loving wife of Roger A. Krauss.

Susan enjoyed an active lifestyle. She enjoyed cooking, casino trips, crafting, reading mystery novels, animals and...

Bruce Owen Kelly

Dec 31, 2024

Bruce Owen Kelly, 85, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Campus. He was the husband of Margaret (Wagner) Kelly. Born on March 9, 1939, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Owen J. and Julia (Hacker) Kelly.

Bruce was a sales rep for Bell Howell and a process analyst for...