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Jennie A. Bambu
Feb 14, 2019
Jennie A. Bambu, 98, of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Theresa (Sonego) and Peter Favere and step mother, Mary (Sonego). She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Bambu. Jennie was a machine operator at Adler, Lowell and Muriel Dress Factory for 30 years. She was...
Sylvia G. Pinkowsky
Feb 13, 2019
Mrs. Sylvia G. Pinkowsky, 81, of Bethlehem, PA, widow of Walter J. Pinkowsky died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Manor Care in Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Hannah (Oakes) and Orange Sterner, Sr. Sylvia was dedicated to raising her children, her favorite job was being a mother. Surviving are five children, Mr. Dennis J....
Eleanor E. Andrecs
Feb 11, 2019
Eleanor E. Andrecs, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Fix) Free. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Andrecs. Eleanor will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Marie Sheldrake & husband William; and her grandkitty, Daisy. She was predeceased by her...
Mark A. Tantsits
Feb 11, 2019
Mark A. Tantsits, 55, of Bethlehem died Monday, February 11, 2019. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Frank A. and Margaret A. (Palermo), Tantsits, Sr. Mark worked as a Truck driver for W&L Mail Service. He was an avid NASCAR fan and looked forward to his yearly trip to Bristol Motor Speedway. He enjoyed playing golf...
Bernadette Marie Hart
Feb 10, 2019
Bernadette M. Hart, 89, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Born in Beaver Brook, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Hulsizer) Dougherty. She was the wife of the late, John H. Hart, Jr. Bernadette was a Registered Nurse and a life-long member of the Catholic Church. She will be dearly missed...
Elizabeth May Girou
Feb 10, 2019
WEATHER UPDATE: THE VIEWING FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELED. VISITATION WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY AS SCHEDULED FROM 9:30-10:30 AM AT CONNELL FUNERAL HOME. SERVICE TO FOLLOW AT EAST HILLS MORAVIAN CHURCH AT11AM. Elizabeth “Betty” May Girou, 93, of Hellertown, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 with her adoring family by her side. She was born May 16, 1925...
Neal A. Lamana
Feb 9, 2019
Neal A. Lamana, 84, of Bethlehem, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 09, 2019. He was born in Hazleton on June 27, 1934; son of the late Gennaro and Mary (Gorga) Lamana. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine (Geldon) Lamana. Neal will be remembered as a caring, family oriented man who was proud of his...
Gabriel M. Scala
Feb 9, 2019
Gabriel M. “Fat” Scala, 97, long time Berwick, PA resident, died on Saturday, February 09, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA. He had been residing with his son, Gabe and his wife, Gina, since May 2018. He was born on May 23, 1921 in Berwick, PA; son of the late Sebastiano and Maria Lucia (Cavaliere) Scala. Gabe was...
Charles F. Krenos
Feb 9, 2019
Charles F. Krenos, Sr., 93, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, February 09, 2019. He was born in Bethlehem on October 8, 1925; son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Ostrich) Krenos. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene K. (Favinger) Krenos in 1975. Charles honorably served our country as a gunners mate 3rd Class in the US Navy...
Miguel A. Vega
Feb 8, 2019
Miguel A. Vega, 79, of Allentown, died on Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on July 28, 1939; the son of the late Felipe Vega and Maria Torres Vega. He is survived by his wife, Andreita (Diaz) Vega. Miguel worked as a bus operator for Lanta with 34 years of service. He was a parishioner...
Elsie Sarosi
Feb 8, 2019
Elsie Sarosi, 67, of Bethlehem Twp., died on February 8, 2019. She was born August 24, 1951 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Robert and Hilda (Mills) Snyder. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sarosi, Sr. Elsie was a dedicated nurses aide at Gracedale Nursing Home for 23 years. She will be remembered as a kind, gentle...
Abraham Dejesus
Feb 6, 2019
Abraham DeJesus, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, February 06, 2019. He was born August 26, 1930 in Patillas, Puerto Rico; son of the late Juan DeJesus and Juanita Morales. Abraham worked for most of his life in orchards. He also loved spending time in his own garden. Abraham loved to sing and was happy to watch TV in his...
Louis "Smokey" Kovacs
Feb 5, 2019
Louis “Smokey” Kovacs, Jr., 78, of Bethlehem Township died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in his home with his family by his side. Born May 31, 1940 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Louis “Smokey” and Mary (Groza) Kovacs, Sr. Louis was a 1959 graduate of Liberty High School. After graduation he proudly served his country in the...
Ernest S. Kortvely
Feb 5, 2019
Ernest S. Kortvely, 90, formerly of Fountain Hill, died on Tuesday, February 05, 2019. He was born in Allentown on April 14, 1928; son of the late John and Elizabeth (Deak) Kortvely. Ernie retired from the Bethlehem Steel in 1993 after 26 years as a crane operator and was a member of the United Steelworkers Union. He utilized his talents...
Mary M. Fink
Feb 5, 2019
Mary M. Fink, 63, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. She was born June 1, 1955 in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Nicholas. She is survived by her devoted husband, James Fink. Mary will always be remembered as a kind, caring, and generous person who loved animals and life. Mary worked as a...
William F. Sterner
Feb 3, 2019
Bill “Sonny,” 82, of Bethlehem, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 3, 2019 while in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. When Bill was a young man living in what was then known as the heights, he earned money to help his family by shining shoes, washing and waxing cars. When he got older...
Charlene H. Mcinerney
Feb 3, 2019
Cher (Charlene) H. McInerney, 69, of Allentown, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at ManorCare Health Services in Allentown. Born July 11, 1949 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. Herbst and Maxine L. Herbst (Lee). For much of her career, Cher ran a childcare service out of her home. She was a member of Bethany UCC...
James C. Olexa
Feb 1, 2019
James “Jim” Olexa, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2019, with Paula by his side after a 2 year battle with glioblastoma. Born in Bethlehem on December 18, 1943, he was the son of the late George and Rose (Henn) Olexa. He was the loving husband of Paula (Ripper) Olexa; they celebrated their 52nd Anniversary...
Jeffrey A. Lazar
Jan 31, 2019
Jeffrey A. Lazar, 65, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2019. He was the son of the late Kathryn (Morekin) and Geza Lazar. He was the loving husband of Karen (Grubbs) Lazar. Jeff loved his family and cherished his time spent with them. He earned his Mechanical Engineering Degree from Lehigh University in 1975. Jeff was a structural...
Barbara Ann Marouchoc
Jan 31, 2019
Barbara Ann Marouchoc, 75, of Allentown, died on Thursday, January 31, 2019. She was born in Lansford, PA, daughter of the late Peter and Angela (Mikulski) Badowski. She was the wife of the late James S. Marouchoc who died in 2013; they were married for 47 years. Before retiring Barbara worked as a photo processor for Guardian Photo. She was...
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