OBITUARIES

Aug 14, 2018

Ruth M. Takacs, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Barta) Halleman; and wife of the late Stephen P. Takacs. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Applegate and her husband, F. Lewis; and grandsons, Jason & Cody Takacs. She was predeceased by her sons,...

Aug 13, 2018

Paul Otkowski, 84, of Easton, passed away on August 13, 2018. He was born on April 28, 1934 in Mayfield, PA. Paul was a kind, loving and peaceful person. He enjoyed puzzles, painting, watching SpongeBob SquarePants and the Cartoon Network, building things, and working with his tools. Known to many as “Officer Paul,” he admired all law enforcement. He will...

Aug 13, 2018

Kathryn R. “Cassie” Glagola, 89, of Hellertown, died on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Saucon Valley Manor. She was born in Bethlehem on January 23, 1929; the youngest of 12 children to William and Bertha (Fluck) Rentzheimer. Kathryn was married to Robert J. Glagola for 42 years before his death in 1992. Kathryn was a graduate of Hellertown High School....

Aug 13, 2018

Jean-Paul Danier OConnor, 26, of Lancaster and formerly of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 13, 2018. He was born in New York City on March 19, 1992; son of Robert and Magalie Danier-OConnor. Jean-Paul who was known as J.P. to friends will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his family for his kind spirit. He was compassionate, affectionate...

Aug 11, 2018

Constance Ruth “Connie” Stern, 67, of Auburn, PA passed away peacefully on August 11, 2018. Born in Bethlehem on September 14, 1950; she was the daughter of the late Howard W. and Bette Mae (Alt) Farnham. Connie was the beloved wife of the late Michael J. Stern, Jr. who died in 2016. Before retiring in 2005 Connie was employed by...

Aug 11, 2018

Sarah H. Norwood, 70, of Allentown, passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown. She was born in Bilwaskarma, Nicaragua, daughter of the late E. Howard and Martha (Myer) Housman. She was the wife of Rev. Dr. Douglass P. Norwood Jr. Sarah was a registered nurse and also received her CRRN in rehabilitation nursing....

Aug 9, 2018

Martha H. Yencho, 87, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, August 09, 2018. She was born on October 28, 1930, the daughter of the late Eva (Maksimiak) and Andrew Molnar. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas J. Yencho, Sr. for 59 years before his passing in 2010. Martha was a founding member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help...

Aug 9, 2018

Stanley Granville Graver, Jr., 89, of Bethlehem, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Nazareth, PA on August 11, 1928, he was the son of the late Stella (Kromer) Graver Henn and the late Stanley G. Graver, Sr. Stanley was the husband of the late Janny M. Graver, who passed in 2017....

Aug 6, 2018

Alvin C. Remaley, 88, of Whitehall, passed away on Monday, August 06, 2018. He was the son of the late Colonel Henry and Jenny Mae (Berger) Remaley. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Amparo (Alvarez) Remaley. Survivors: wife, Amparo; daughters, Melody Shane, and Cathleen Sell; son, Wayne; brother, Harland; sister, Violet; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild....

Jul 31, 2018

It is not often the generosity of another inspires change in oneself. Those who knew her as an acquaintance, knew her generosity well. Those lucky enough to call her friend, family or both, were changed by her; in all cases for the better. On July 31, 2018, Jeanette Lynn Campbell, 67, of Bethlehem, unexpectedly passed from this world. She was...

Jul 31, 2018

Phyllis J. DArgenio (ne Bertolet) died July 31, 2018 at the Fairway-Shawnee timeshare resort in Shawnee-on-the-Delaware, PA, while visiting her beloved Pocono Mountains. Born in 1932, she grew up in Bethlehem, PA. She graduated from Liberty High School, where she participated in sports and excelled academically, in 1950. She attended Cedar Crest College, receiving degrees in biology and education in...

Jul 30, 2018

David A. LeVan, 84, of Whitehall formerly of Bethlehem, died Monday, July 30, 2018 at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall. Born August 29, 1933 in Reading, PA he was the son of the late Lillian (Kline) and David LeVan. He was married to Gail J. (Hollenbeck) LeVan with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this coming September 20th....

Jul 30, 2018

William F. Sterner, Sr., 79, of Bethlehem died, Monday, July 30, 2018 in his home with his family by his side. Born August 30, 1938 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Barbara (Schadler) and Roland Sterner. He was married to Elizabeth (Butkiewicz) Sterner with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage this past October 10th. William worked...

Jul 29, 2018

George J. Kimock, 86, of Bethlehem, died at home on Sunday, July 29, 2018. He was born October 5, 1931 in Hazel Brook, PA; son of the late Joseph and Mary (Mriglot) Kimock. George is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Sweeney) Kimock. George was a 1949 graduate of Liberty High School and 1966 graduate of Moravian...

Jul 27, 2018

Jeannette A. Perch, 80, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday July 27, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. She was born in Fountain Hill, the daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn (Robinson) Grosset. She was the wife of Frank J. Perch. They celebrated 60 years of marriage on April 12, 2018. She was a graduate of Liberty...

Jul 26, 2018

Jul 25, 2018

Ann G. Burns, of Bethlehem, died peacefully Thursday July 25th, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Born July 26th, 1927, Ann completed 90 whole years in this world before returning to her eternal home with the father. She was the daughter of Adam & Marie (Leber) Green. Her husband, William M. Burns, died in 2002. Ann was a parishioner of Holy...

Jul 23, 2018

Margaret M. Bachochin, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born January 9, 1930, daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Bachochin. Margaret retired in 1993 from the former Western Electric after 43 years of service. She attended Holy Ghost Parish. Margaret is survived by her sister-in-law, Helen Bachochin, and many nieces and nephews. She was...

Jul 23, 2018

James Reynolds, 82, of Bethlehem, PA died peacefully on Monday July 23, 2018, after a brief illness. Born in Cloone, County Leitrim, Ireland, he was the son of the late James and Margaret Reynolds. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years and sweetheart Harriet (Coll). After immigrating to the United States in 1957, he opened Reynolds Caf in...

Jul 23, 2018

Mary D. Tucker, 64, of Allentown, passed away peacefully in her home on July 23, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 20, 1954, in Nowy Targ, Poland, the daughter of the late John Dombrowski and Anna (Krzystyniak) Dombrowski. Mary was the devoted wife of the late Brian Tucker who predeceased her on May 2, 2010. She...