OBITUARIES

Henrietta R. Leitgeb

Jun 29, 2024

Henrietta R. Leitgeb, 97, of Bethlehem, passed on June 29, 2024, at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Florida. She was the wife of the late John F. Leitgeb. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Richard H. and Nora (Furey) Richards.

Henrietta worked for the Bethlehem Steel until she retired in 1982. She was a long-time member...

Susan Heckman

Sep 8, 2024

Susan J. Heckman, 57, of Bethlehem, passed away on September 8, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on December 14, 1966, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Eberwein and Kathleen (Gehringer) Eberwein Eichelberger.

After graduating from the St. Luke's School of Nursing, Susan...

Elaine Bachman

Sep 7, 2024

Elaine Beth Bachman, 65, of Bethlehem, PA, died Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the St. Luke's Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township.

Born in Fountain Hill on April 26, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Arlene

(Keleman) Antolick. Elaine is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jeffrey A. Bachman.

Elaine worked as...

William Konkolics

Sep 5, 2024

William "Bill" Konkolics, 67, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2024. Born on July 8, 1957, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Alfred W. and Dorothy L. (Kilpatrick) Konkolics.

Bill dedicated his life to serving others as a flight attendant with United Airlines for 25 years and working in the transportation department for the Bethlehem Area...

Ruth Eilene Davies Papagni

Sep 4, 2024

Ruth Eilene Davies Papagni, 86, of Bethlehem Twp, PA previously residing in Katonah, NY and New Bern, NC left us peacefully on September 4th, 2024. Ruth, born in Danville PA, grew up in Peekskill, NY before moving to Brooklyn, NY where she earned her degree as a Registered Nurse. Ruth later married Louis (Gene) Papagni and they were married for...

MaryAnn Zavecz

Sep 1, 2024

Mary Ann Zavecz, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, September 1,2024 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Mellon) Zavecz.

Mary Ann worked for Cigna Health Insurance. In her free time she enjoyed researching the history of the City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Steel and her family's genealogy. Mary Ann loved her...

Michael Glenn

Sep 1, 2024

Michael D. Glenn, 69, of Bethlehem Township passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 with his family by his side. Born in Philadelphia on April 23, 1955, he was the son of the late Norma (Klaumenzer) and Donald R. Glenn. He was the loving husband of Janis M. (Kelly) Glenn.

Michael earned his bachelor's degree from Spring Garden College and went...

Gabriel Canzano

Aug 31, 2024

Gabriel Vincent Canzano, born to the late Nicola Canzano and Maria Concetta Canzano on May 27, 1948, in Torino di Sangro, Abruzzo, Italy, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on August 31, 2024, at his residence. Gabriel's life was characterized by his deep passions and the connections he forged with those around him.

Educated at Allentown Central Catholic High School, Gabriel...

Rudolph Schwartz

Aug 30, 2024

Rudolph J. Schwartz, Jr., 76, of Catasauqua, passed away on August 30, 2024. He was born in Bethlehem on April 9, 1948, son of the late Rudolph J. and Helen (Krajewski) Schwartz. Rudy is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara J. (Moreland) Schwartz, and his son, Rudolph J. Schwartz, III. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie.

Rudy was...

Albina DaSilva

Aug 29, 2024

Albina DaSilva, 87, of Bethlehem Township, passed away on Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at home with her family by her side. Born on January 8, 1937 in Long Island, NY she was the daughter of the late Jose and Mary (Holokrys) Esteves. She was the loving wife of the late Jose DaSilva.

Albina was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual...

Thomas Frederick Donchez

Aug 28, 2024

Tom Donchez, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania passed away on August 28th, 2024, surrounded by the love of his wife and sons. Born March 10th, 1952, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to the late Helen Donchez.

Tom graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem and went on to play collegiate football at Penn State for his mentor Joe Paterno. It was at Penn State where...

Eleanor M. Beighe

Aug 27, 2024

Eleanor M. Beighe, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday August 27, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. She was the wife of Edward W. Beighe, Sr. Eleanor was born on December 27, 1932 in East Mauch Chunk to the late William and Mary (Kulina) Otto. She worked as a Secretary for PPL. Eleanor was a member of Saints Simon &...

Eleanor D. Reese

Aug 26, 2024

Eleanor D. Reese, 86, of Northampton, PA passed away on Monday August 26, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Freemansburg ,PA, the daughter of the late Luther and Eleanor (DiJirolanio) Labar. She was the wife of Gary N. Reese, and they would have celebrated their wedding anniversary this September.

Eleanor was a receptionist...

Kathleen Collins

Aug 23, 2024

Kathleen Collins, 79, of North Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. Born on July 24, 1945, in Jacksonville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Blanche (Smurra) Hearns.

Kathleen was a member of King of Glory Lutheran Church. She cherished the moments spent with her family, particularly her beloved grandchildren. She...

Paul J. Tanzosh

Aug 21, 2024

Paul J. Tanzosh, 90 of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Kirkland Village. He was the husband of Joan M. (Fedorak) Tanzosh who died June 16, 2008. Paul was born in Northampton on May 23, 1934 to the late Mathias and Lucy (Sagmeister) Tanzosh. He served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army and was proud to have...

Mary Louise Ann Kaufmann

Aug 18, 2024

Mary Louise Ann Kaufmann, 80, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp. with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late Maurice "Maury" Kaufmann who died February 6, 2002. Mary Louise was born in Fountain Hill on June 8, 1944 to the late George, Jr. and Margaret (Yasko) Fidmik....

Carolyn Burke

Aug 16, 2024

Carolyn Guss Burke, age 90, passed away at home on August 16, 2024, surrounded by family. She bravely lived with multiple myeloma for over 10 years. She was the daughter of Edwin C. and Anna M. (Charney) Guss and the loving wife of Thomas J. Burke for 67 years. Carolyn was a strong, caring, and loyal person who valued family...

Dominic Alisio

Aug 14, 2024

Dominic Alisio, 92, of Nazareth, died on August 14, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in Bethlehem, April 4, 1932, the son of the late Ferdinand and Rita (Casciani) Alisio. Dom is survived by his devoted wife, Donna J. Alisio.

Dom will be fondly remembered as a family man with a kind, generous, and loving demeanor. He...

Kevin Kane

Aug 12, 2024

Kevin Michael Kane, loving husband and father, passed away with his family by his side on August 12, 2024, at the age of 53 due to glioblastoma. Born on October 25, 1970, in Phillipsburg, NJ, Kevin was the cherished son of Kenneth and M. Linda (Maddock) Kane, and the devoted husband of Bonnie Kate (Rudolph) Kane.

Kevin will be remembered as...

Joyce B. Bright

Aug 10, 2024

Joyce B. Bright, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Born on July 15, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Alma (Smith) and Wesley Bishop. She was the loving wife of the late Paul N. Bright.

She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Shelby Bright and Frank J. Sipos, Jr.; son in law, Frank J....