OBITUARIES

Alice Waters

Mar 26, 2024

Alice E. Waters, 79, of Freemansburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born on April 13, 1944 in Valley View, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elva (Schreffler) and Harold Klinger.

Alice dedicated 49 years of her life to Corby Industries, ultimately retiring as the Production Manager. She found solace in the tranquil art of fishing,...

William Veanus

Mar 23, 2024

William Alan Veanus, 58, passed away on March 23, 2024. He was born May 22, 1965, in Bethlehem, the son of Mary Ann (Hettenbach) Veanus and the late Stanley W. Veanus.

William will be remembered as a quiet man with a positive attitude. As well as his deep appreciation of nature and the joy he discovered in hiking. He found solace...

Angel Antonio Gonzalez

Mar 21, 2024

Angel Antonio Gonzalez 77, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, March 21,2024 at his residence. He was the husband of Magdalena Rodrigues Pacheco. Angel was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on June 26,1946 to the late Romualdo and Juana (Gonzalez) Gonzalez. He worked as a Machining Operator for Stanley Power Equipment in New Britain, CT for many years until retiring.

Angel...

Fernando Rosa

Mar 20, 2024

Fernando Rosa, 71, a man of generous spirit and friendly demeanor, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Carmen Diaz. Fernando was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on July 22,1952 to the late Nicolas and Gloria (Alicea) Rosa. He worked for Mrs. Paul’s Kitchen,...

Michael Douglas Wetherill

Mar 17, 2024

Michael D. Wetherill, 72, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by his family and loving wife of 49 years Maria(Hladasz). Born in Chester, PA he was the son of the late George and Esther (Kiefer) Ferguson. Michael retired from Nissan Motor Corp. after 26 years of service. Mike was an active and devoted member of St....

Ronald T. Hersh Sr.

Mar 17, 2024

Ronald T. Hersh Sr., 80, formerly of Bethlehem Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 17, 2024, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. He was born in Quakertown, PA, the son of the late Arthur and Irene (Mertl) Hersh. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Varady) Hersh for 57 years. Ronald was Assistant Building Engineer for the...

Jorge Marcos Rauen

Mar 16, 2024

Jorge M. Rauen 68, of Allentown passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Born in Rio Negro, Brazil on July 27, 1955, he was the son of Tereza Herzer Rauen and the late Nivaldo Rauen. He was the husband of Aurora De Cacia Rauen and loving and proud father to...

Daniel Patrick Mccloskey

Mar 15, 2024

Daniel Patrick McCloskey, 71, passed away on March 15, 2024, at his home in Bethlehem Township. He was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1952, in Easton, PA to the late Daniel V. McCloskey and Florence (Buris) McCloskey. Daniel is survived by his devoted wife, Christine Marie McCloskey. They were married in September of 1972 at St. Andrews Lutheran...

Elizabeth A. Fantasia

Mar 14, 2024

Elizabeth A. Fantasia, 89, of Emmaus, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Born in Allentown on March 5, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Drabick) and Francis Pinter. Elizabeth was the loving wife of the late Louis J. Fantasia, Sr.

Elizabeth worked at Colonial Cleaners, Just Born and as a seamstress at Pembroke Dress Co. She enjoyed...

John B. Hatch

Mar 14, 2024

John B. “Jack” Hatch, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, after a courageous 18-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born on November 29, 1943, in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Marie (Kearns) Hatch.

Jack graduated high school from St. Albert Junior Seminary in Middletown, NY. He received his bachelor’s degree from Penn...

Jordyn Miguel Wright

Mar 11, 2024

Jordyn Miguel Wright, a cherished son, brother, grandson, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2024, at the age of 24. Born on September 22, 1999, to Michael and Abigail (Vega) Wright. Jordyn will be lovingly remembered as a beacon of joy and resilience, touching the lives of all who knew him with his loving heart and intelligent mind.

Jordyn...

Jane Ann Fisher

Mar 3, 2024

Jane Ann (Breidenbach) Fisher, 86, wife of Lin Fisher, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 after receiving excellent care at Whitehall and Parkland Manors.

Born in Fountain Hill, Jane was one of 15 children born to Ludwig and Naomi (Weil) Breidenbach. Jane graduated from Fountain Hill High School, where during the Summers, she worked in the Silk Mills and she...

Lucille E. Wolfe

Mar 2, 2024

Lucille E. “Lu” Wolfe, 88, of Lansdale, PA passed away surrounded by family on March 2, 2024. Born on May 5, 1935 she was the youngest of six children born to Bertha and Alexander Chladny in Fountain Hill, PA.

Lu graduated from Fountain Hill High School before beginning her career at Bethlehem Steel. She later she found her true calling of...

Leonard J. Windish

Mar 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard J. Windish of Bethlehem Township, PA, announce his passing from this life on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House at the age of 89. Leonard will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy H. Windish (Bacak); children, Leonard A. Windish (Kim) of Newtown, PA,...

Evelyn E. Loncar

Mar 2, 2024

Evelyn E. Loncar (Walker), 78, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born on August 7, 1945, in Bethlehem PA, Evelyn was a huge pet lover and rescued many older animals and spoiled them.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph F. Loncar, who passed in 2022.

Evelyn was...

Charles E. Truskolasky

Mar 1, 2024

Charles E. Truskolasky, 80, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday March 1, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill, PA. He was born in Shenandoah, PA the son of the late Charles and Mary (Sczypin) Truskolasky. He was the husband of Myung (Kim) Truskolasky of Bethlehem, PA and the late Gail B. (Roberts) Truskolasky who died in 1983....

Marguerite M. Fink

Mar 1, 2024

Marguerite M. Fink, 93, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully March 1, 2024, at Gracedale Nursing Home. Born in Bethlehem, May 23, 1930, she was the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Tunner) Fischer.

Marguerite will be remembered for a life well lived. Her passions were many. Her love of family, her skills in the kitchen, and the artistry of her quilting...

Jose F. Silvestre

Mar 1, 2024

Jose F. Silvestre, 87, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Friday March 1, 2024, at his home. He was born in Portugal the son of the late Joaquim and Maria Silvestre. He was the husband of Maria Do Carmo (Almeida) Silvestre. They were married for 62 years this past February 10th. Jose worked as a machine operator for the Vianini Pipe...

Catherine J. Gerencser

Feb 29, 2024

Catherine “Tootie” J. Gerencser, 96, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Gerencser, who died March 1, 2007. Catherine was born in Bethlehem on November 27,1927, to the late Andrew and Veronica (Doddy) Spevak. She sewed garments at various Bethlehem factories. She also...

John F. Rzepiela

Feb 29, 2024

John “Bosco” F. Rzepiela, 91, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Thursday February 29, 2024, at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late John and Sophie (Stackno) Rzepiela. He was the husband of Charlotte (Raub) Rzepiela and they celebrated 69 years of marriage on August 28th of last year. John worked in the 48inch mill...