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Dr. Mervin P. Smolinsky, Ph.D.
Jun 17, 2018
Dr. Mervin P. Smolinksy of Moravian Village, Bethlehem, died on Sunday, June 17, 2018. A Ph.D. psychologist, Dr. Smolinsky worked at Allentown State Hospital and retired from there after 35 years of service. Additionally, he was an adjunct professor at Lehigh University. Dr. Smolinsky was married to his wife, Giz, for 58 years. They worked together at the state hospital...
Dr. Daniel James Griffin
Jun 17, 2018
Dr. Daniel James Griffin, 87, of Bethlehem and Avalon, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Fathers Day, June 17, 2018. He was the devoted husband of Margaret Marie (Toth) with whom he enjoyed a marriage of 66 years; loving father to Thomas (Pat), Colleen Desh (Roger), Daneen Pieper (Bill) and Meg Franzen (Marc); proud grandfather to 7 grandsons (preceded...
Wilson Lee Hobbs
Jun 15, 2018
Wilson Lee Hobbs, of Clarksville, MD, passed away on June 15, 2018 after a short illness. He had been living with his daughter-in-law in Bethlehem, PA. Wilson (Will) was born on October 26, 1927 in Howard County, MD to parents Charles W. Hobbs and Sophia Eleanor (Cissel) Hobbs and was the youngest of 7 children. He was predeceased by his...
Theresa B. Doria
Jun 15, 2018
Theresa B. Doria, 90, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on June 15, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem, with her family by her side. Born August 7, 1927 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Caroline (Krizovenski) Adamcik. Theresa was the wife of the late Francis A. Doria , whom she married on June 26,...
Helen Berezny Vargo
Jun 12, 2018
Helen “Penny” Berezny Vargo, 98, of Bethlehem passed on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She was born May 19, 1920; daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Antolik) Chando. Penny was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Berezny in 1987 and later her husband, Julius Vargo. Penny was a woman ahead of her time. She was a hardworking, athletic business...
Helen R. Pinter
Jun 10, 2018
Helen R. Pinter, 92, of Bethlehem died Sunday, June 10, 2018 in her home. Born February 28, 1926 in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Cecelia (Muhr) and Leo Copf. She was married to Anthony L. Pinter for 52 years until his passing on December 14, 1999. Helen worked for the M. W. Wood Company at Moravian...
Arthur B. Tavares
Jun 10, 2018
Arthur “Art” B. Tavares, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born in Philadelphia to the late Maria and Joseph Tavares. He was the loving husband of the late Maria C. (Cabelo) Tavares. Art proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He worked...
Joseph Gonda
Jun 9, 2018
Joseph Gonda, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. He was born in Dunmore, PA, the son of the late Katherine (Hafich) and Michael Gonda, Sr. He was the loving husband of Stella A. (Kosman) Gonda. Joe proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He worked at the Bethlehem Steel Co. for...
Joan L. Tipton
Jun 7, 2018
Joan L. Tipton, 83, of Walnutport passed away on Thursday June 7, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem, PA. She was born in Manhattan Beach, CA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Viola (Gardner) Landaker. She was the wife of the late Dr. Charles Leon Tipton. Joan loved being with and taking care of her family. To...
Diane H. Wood
Jun 3, 2018
Diane H. Wood, 68, of Florida, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday June 3, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. She was the daughter of the late Steve and Claire (Washefsky) Kowalski. She was the wife of Gary Wood. They celebrated 50 years of marriage on February 24th. Diane worked for Holtz & Co. and Almart, but...
Alfred J. Kane
Jun 3, 2018
Alfred J. Kane, 88, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday June 3, 2018 at his residence. A viewing will be held from 10-11am on Saturday June 9, 2018 at Ss. Simon & Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery....
Mary I. Kacmar
Jun 3, 2018
Mary I. Kacmar, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Lansford, PA on March 28, 1922; she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Pizik) Kacmar. Before retiring Mary worked in the Pricing Department at Hesss. She was a lifelong member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and...
Ann S. Hoffman
May 28, 2018
Ann S. Hoffman, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, May 28, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Simone. Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Louis R. Hoffman. She is survived by her children, Michael Hoffman and wife, Karen McKenzie of Jupiter, FL; Anne Stachina and husband, James...
Eugene L. Buttillo
May 27, 2018
Eugene Louis Buttillo, 84, of Davenport, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 27, 2018, while at home with his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Dolores (Nelson) Buttillo. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Jerry Buttillo and Lougia (Stellato) Buttillo. At a young age, Eugene joined the Marines to protect and serve his...
Lawrence S. Digirolamo
May 27, 2018
Lawrence Salvatore DiGirolamo, 97, of Bethlehem passed away on May 27, 2018. Larry was born on January 28, 1921 in Phillipsburg, NJ, the son of the late Pietro and Rosaria Bozzomo DiGirolamo. He was the loving husband of Doris June Lear DiGirolamo who passed away in 2011. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in September 2010. Larry was a WWII...
Raymond M. Bussemer
May 26, 2018
Raymond Bussemer, 95, of Cherry Hill, NJ and most recently of Bethlehem Twp., died on Saturday, May 26, 2018. He was born October 30, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA; the middle child of 5 to his parents, the late Frank and Pauline (Schlernitzauer) Bussemer. Raymond is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Marie (Masgai) Bussemer. The two met doing...
Carole Ann Schweitzer
May 24, 2018
Carole Ann Schweitzer, 74, of Colchester, Connecticut and formerly of Ledyard, passed away at home on May 24, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Dellisant) Mitchell. Born on January 2, 1944, in Allentown PA, she grew up in Bethlehem where she attended school. Carole met and married her beloved husband David J. Schweitzer, Sr. in...
Rudy Marmelo, Sr.
May 23, 2018
Rudolph “Rudy” Marmelo, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2018; he was surrounded by his family. Born in Freixo da Serra, Portugal; he was the son of the late Adirao and Amelia (Esperancu) Marmelo. He was the husband of the late Anne (Melinsky) Marmelo who died in 2016; they were married for 63 years....
William Sherwood Fogle
May 21, 2018
William Sherwood Fogle, 70, of Northampton, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 21, 2018. He was born March 22, 1948 in Allentown, the son of Kenneth Fogle of Saucon Valley and the late Dolores (Remele) Fogle. Bill was a 1966 graduate of Louis E. Dieruff High School. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Bill was a...
Marie M. Snell
May 20, 2018
Marie M. Snell, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Cedarbrook in Fountain Hill. Born on January 12, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Julia (Wargo) and Stephen Popyach. She was the wife of the late George R. Snell. Marie and George were a great and loving couple. Marie enjoyed volunteering at the Red...
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