OBITUARIES

Walter E. Decker

Nov 28, 2024

Walter E. Decker, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2024, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. He was born on January 4, 1932, to Frank Decker and Mary Matula. He is predeceased by his parents, brother Richard and sister Karen.

Walter married the love of his life, Ruth Keeler, in 1958. Together, they...

Edward J. Ortelli

Nov 21, 2024

Edward J. Ortelli of Newark, Ohio passed away peacefully November 21, 2024 at his home, Courtyard of Newark, at the age of 94 under the care of Hospice and the wonderful staff at the Courtyard. 

He was born in Phillipsburg, NJ to the late Edward and Frances (Duffy) Ortelli. Also, preceding him in death was the love of his life and...

Jean Foust

Nov 19, 2024

Jean F. Foust, 92, of Bethlehem Township, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on November 19, 2024, at Country Meadows Retirement Community. Born on June 20, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA, Jean was the beloved daughter of the late Clyde and Wilma (Dierker) Fellows and the cherished wife of 38 years of the late Robert Harvey Foust.

A graduate of...

Mark Joseph Toth, V

Nov 19, 2024

Mark Joseph Toth, V, 63, a devoted and caring father and friend, of Freemansburg, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson. He was born in Fountain Hill on February 20, 1961 to Marjorie (Orban) Toth of Lady Lake, FL and the late Mark Joseph Toth, IV. Mark was a dedicated sales professional in the building industry,...

Francis H. Tumpey Jr.

Nov 19, 2024

Francis H. Tumpey, Jr., 84, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice House.

Born on September 9, 1940, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Francis H. Tumpey, Sr. and Alma (Mast).

Francis graduated from Liberty High School and went on to serve in the Army National Guard for six years. After being honorably...

Bernice T. Barletta

Nov 17, 2024

Bernice T. (Shuck) Barletta, 95, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born in Atlas, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Galvin) Shuck. She was the loving wife of the late Carmen D. Barletta. 

Bernice worked for over 20 years as a machine operator for Western Electric. She enjoyed bowling with the Jollettes and...

Martin T. Byrnes

Nov 14, 2024

Martin T. Byrnes, 62, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at his residence.

Born on June 19, 1962, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Patrick J. and Theresa M. (Fox) Byrnes.

Martin graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School. He was employed most recently as a South Side Ambassador. He was also a faithful member at...

Patrick Boyle

Nov 13, 2024

Patrick F. Boyle, 85, of Bethlehem passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Russell and Virgina (Gehman) Boyle. He was married to Roberta C. (Ament) Boyle with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage this past April 21st.

Patrick worked and retired as an insurance adjuster for...

Daniel D'Amico

Nov 13, 2024

Daniel A. D'Amico, age 96, of Coopersburg, PA, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024. Born on November 6, 1928, in Bethlehem, PA, Daniel was the beloved son of the late Salvatore and Laura (Schelbo) D'Amico.

Daniel was blessed to share 76 beautiful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Barbara M. (Churetta) D'Amico. They were married on November 6,...

Lawrence James Kreiger

Nov 12, 2024

Lawrence James Kreiger, 71, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Township. He was the devoted husband of Donna Jean (Gross) Kreiger, with whom he shared nearly five decades of marriage filled with love and companionship.

Born in Allentown on April 29, 1953, to the late John Wharton and Isabelle "Betty"...

Kathleen T. Schroeder

Nov 9, 2024

Surrounded by her friends, family, and fiancé, Kathleen T. Schroeder passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Born in Philadelphia on September 26, 1960, to Elizabeth J. (Kane) Schroeder of Royersford and the late William X. Schroeder, Kathy lived a life of boundless curiosity and unmitigated love and joy, even when faced with challenge and loss.

Kathy had a varied career...

Martha Mae Kovacs

Nov 8, 2024

Martha Mae Kovacs, 78, of Bath, died Friday, November 8, 2024 at Valley Manor Nursing Home, Coopersburg. She was the wife of William F. Kovacs, Jr. She was born in Allentown on June 24, 1946 to the late Millard Raymond and Naomi Veronica (Latsch) Williams. Martha worked for the former Merchants Bank and the Credit Union in Bethlehem. She then...

Dorcee K. Horwath

Nov 5, 2024

Dorcee K. Horwath, 69, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Born on March 5, 1955, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of William and Joyce (Siegfried) Mingora.

Dorcee loved and adored Elvis Presley, taking road trips with her daughter, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

Dorcee will be dearly missed by her husband, William J. Horwath;...

Bernard C. Brandstetter, Jr.

Oct 31, 2024

Bernard C. Brandstetter, Jr., 67, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. He will be lovingly remembered for his character, storytelling, and kindness toward others.

Bernie attended St. Joseph Catholic School through eighth grade and graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School, where he was a member of the undefeated 1974-75 football team. In 2004, he...

Eleanor Hosak

Oct 31, 2024

Eleanor T. Hosak, 95, a resident of Macungie and formerly of Lansford, PA, passed away on October 31, 2024. She was born on October 6, 1929, in Lansford, PA, daughter to the late Michael and Helen (Shearson) Taptich. Eleanor was the devoted wife of the late Peter J. Hosak.

Eleanor was a graduate of Palmerton Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduation,...

Richard Ernest Price

Oct 30, 2024

Richard Ernest Price, 77, of Hanover Township, PA, passed away on October 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born December 24, 1946, in Carbondale, PA, he lived most of his life In Bethlehem.

Throughout his life, Richard was called different names by different people.

While growing up in the East Hills neighborhood of Bethlehem, a place where he established friendships that endured...

Stanley Kloiber

Oct 30, 2024

Stanley Kloiber, 82, of Bethlehem, PA passed away at the Birches of the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday October 30, 2024. He was born in Allentown, PA , the son of the late John and Mary (Szczepanski) Kloiber. He was the husband of the late Lorraine (Sandor) Kloiber. Stanley was a welder and fitter for Bethlehem Fabricators and most recently for...

Robert Marks

Oct 29, 2024

Robert J. Marks, 59, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Born on January 12, 1965, he was the son of Dolores (Vargo) and the late Earl J. Marks, Jr. He was the loving husband of Allison N. (Bickert) Marks

Robert enjoyed all things technology and had a special gift of being able to build and fix pretty...

Shara Sanchez

Oct 29, 2024

Shara Sanchez, 47 of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Hoboken, NJ, the daughter of Olimpio Flores and Carmen Molero. Shara was a medical receptionist in the medical field for many years. She was very dedicated and devoted to her faith and family.

She...

Michael W. Jepson

Oct 28, 2024

Michael W. Jepson, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Antoinette M. (Puchalo) and Henry A. Jepson.

Michael proudly served his country as a United States Marine. He worked for over 40 years at the Bethlehem Steel before retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, keeping his landscaping perfect,...