OBITUARIES

Frances Orban

Jan 31, 2025

Frances Orban, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Sabo) Orban.

Frances was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. She dedicated her career to working at SureFit, Inc. and later at VIA Thrift Store in Fountain Hill. A...

Jagdish Rawal

Jan 30, 2025

Jagdish H. Rawal, 84, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Bhartibala J. (Joshi) Rawal. Jagdish was born in Mombasa, Kenya in 1940 to the late Harishankar and Pranakuvar (Mehta) Rawal. He was known for his boundless love for family and friends, naturally generous spirit, joyfulness,...

Catherine Recchio

Jan 28, 2025

Catherine Irene (Dietrich) Recchio (84), longtime resident of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, at the Phoebe Home of Allentown. Catherine was born on July 24, 1940, to Catherine T. (Donchez) Dietrich and Russell F. Dietrich in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Catherine had multiple occupations during her lifetime, but her favorite was always that of mother and grandmother. Catherine worked...

Carolyn Johnson

Jan 28, 2025

Carolyn Johnson, 61, of Lower Saucon Twp., passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born on March 20, 1963, in Freemansburg Carolyn was a beloved member of her community and a dedicated participant with LifePath, where she found support and friendship throughout her life.

Carolyn's journey was marked by her resilience and strength. Although she faced...

Michael Ditalia

Jan 26, 2025

Michael A. Ditalia, 53, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Born on July 19, in 1971, he was the son of the late Rosemarie Brotzman (Ronca) and Alfred Ditalia. He was the loving husband of Lisa Z. (Zurla) Ditalia. Michael worked in industrial construction as a laborer for M.F. Ronca & Sons for the past 29 years. 

He...

Richard Davidson

Jan 25, 2025

Richard H. Davidson, 86, of Forks Township, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg. He was the loving husband for 56 years to Georgiana (Harhay) Davidson.

Born on March 8, 1938, in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Purcell) Davidson.

Following his graduation from high school, Richard serviced our country in the...

Anthony Kozo

Jan 25, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Kozo, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospice Unit 17th & Chew.

Born on February 13, 1950, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Stephen and Theresa (Paukovits) Kozo.

Tony attended Liberty High School and was a 1968 graduate of Freedom High School. After graduating, he went on to serve our...

Alberta Guastella

Jan 25, 2025

Alberta C. Guastella, 100, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Country Meadows.

Born on December 20, 1924, in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Barbara (Hutchins) McIlwain and step daughter of David L. McIlwain.

She was a tremendous wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a superb seamstress who not...

Gerald R. Pascucci, Sr.

Jan 24, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" R. Pascucci Sr., 79, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 24, 1945, in Hudson, PA, he was the son of Edith and Jerry Pascucci. After graduating from Plains High School, Jerry dedicated seven years of service to Pennsylvania's Army National Guard. Shortly before he left for...

Donna Zmyewski

Jan 24, 2025

Donna L. Zmyewski, 79, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 surrounded by her family at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born on November 25, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Sarah E. (Whitmore) and Wesley Hann. Donna was the devoted wife of William E. Zmyewski, with whom she shared 58 wonderful years of marriage.

She dedicated her...

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...

Edward Kozo

Jan 18, 2025

Edward Kozo, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Born on January 30, 1934, in Bethlehem, he was the son of Joseph and Mary (Velas) Kozo.

Ed attended Technical High School and after graduating, he went on to serve our country in the United States Navy. He was a lifelong resident of Bethlehem; PA and he worked for the...

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....