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John J. Hippensteal
Mar 23, 2018
John J. Hippensteal, 85, of Bethlehem, was born into eternal life on March 23, 2018 after being lovingly cared for by his family and St. Lukes Hospice. Jack was a devoted husband, beloved father, and caring grandfather. He will live on in the hearts of his family and friends forever. Jack was born March 5, 1933 in Bethlehem; son of...
Walter Bozyk
Mar 23, 2018
Walter Bozyk, 85, of Philadelphia, died on Friday, March 23, 2018. Born in Freemansburg, he was the son of the late John Sr. and Petronella Bozyk. He is survived by his brother John Bozyk Jr; sister, Anna Pekala; several nieces & nephews; and a dear friend, Crystal Dair. He was predeceased by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Visitation will be...
Dorothy H. Straub
Mar 22, 2018
Dorothy H. Straub, 91, of Bethlehem died, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born July 20, 1926 in Easton she was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Kresch) and Frederick Bechtel. She was the devoted wife to Robert Straub for 71 years. Dorothy grew up in Easton where she was a former member of St. Josephs...
Barry J. Schultz
Mar 22, 2018
Barry J. Schultz Sr., 65, of Allentown passed away on Thursday March 22, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Joseph and Bernice (Lash) Schultz. He was the husband of Donna (Huhn) Schultz. They celebrated 38 years of marriage on March 1st. Barry worked for Bethlehem Steel for 28 years and the Borough of Hellertown for 12...
Mary Ann Rossi
Mar 22, 2018
Mary Ann Rossi, 57, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Moneta) Risko. She was the wife of Frank P. Rossi; they would have celebrated 30 years of marriage on April 30th. Mary Ann was a graduate of Lehigh Carbon Community College where she received...
Irene M. Kelleher
Mar 21, 2018
Irene M. Kelleher, 98, a proud lifelong resident of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. She was born May 13, 1919 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Antal “Tony” and Irene (Varga) Kovacs. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Kelleher. Irene attended St. John Capistrano School, Liberty High School and Bethlehem Business College. During World...
Grace C. Capuano
Mar 21, 2018
Grace C. Capuano, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday March 21, 2018. She was born on September 16, 1923 in Allentown, the daughter of the late Rocco and Reparata (Cappizo) Callisto. She was the wife of the late Angelo F. Capuano who died in 2006. Grace was a member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church...
Eliseo "Leo" Ocampo
Mar 20, 2018
Eliseo “Leo” Ocampo, 93, of Bethlehem, died at his residence on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was born June 14, 1924 in Ameca Jalisco, Mexico; son of the late Francisco and Maria (Ochoa) Ocampo. Leo is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Guadalupe “Lupe” Ocampo. Leo was a hard worker; retiring in 1994 from M.W. Wood after serving...
Sally Ann Velazquez
Mar 20, 2018
Sally Ann Velazquez, 66, of Bethlehem, passed away on March 20, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Anna Mae (Becker) and William White. Sally would like to inform you all that in the midst of a celebration with family and friends while at sea in a beautiful tropical paradise, she received a call with an offer she could...
Rose H. Spirk
Mar 20, 2018
Rose H. Spirk, 97, of Lenhartsville, passed away in her home on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. She was the wife of Albert J. Spirk; they celebrated their 75th Anniversary last November. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Bertha (Baron) and Michael Sorokas. Rose worked as a Beautician for many years. She was a member of: St....
James R. Biesecker
Mar 19, 2018
James R. Biesecker, 67, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018. Born in Williamsport, he was the son of the late William and Viola (Glasson). Before retiring, James worked in Social Services for over 40 years. He is survived by his former wife, Linda R. Biesecker. All services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in James...
Richard D. Kovacs
Mar 18, 2018
Richard D. Kovacs, 46, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on March 18, 2018 after a 5 year battle with glioblastoma. He was the son of Nancy K. (Sandor) and Richard F. Kovacs. Rich graduated from Liberty High School where he was a member of the golf, wrestling and cross country teams. He attended...
Josephine R. Shannon
Mar 17, 2018
Josephine R. Shannon, 90, of Bethlehem died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born November 19, 1927 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (Billiard) Enright. Josephine worked and retired from South Manufacturing in Bethlehem. She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church where she loved playing bingo many years...
Thomas J. Mchale
Mar 16, 2018
Thomas J. McHale, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018. He was born on August 24, 1938, the son of the late Helen (Gribbin) and Dr. Thomas B. McHale. He was the loving husband of Ann (Belgrasch) McHale. Tom was a proud graduate of Central Catholic High School and being a member of the 1956 State Champion...
Rocco P. Zulli
Mar 13, 2018
Rocco P. Zulli, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully March 13th. He was the husband of the late Marian (Majczan) Zulli. Rocco was a resident of Sacred Heart Assisted Living at Saucon Creek. Rocco enjoyed playing on the varsity basketball teams at Liberty HS and Moravian College. He also worked in the transportation business as terminal manager and sales for...
Josephine "Nena" Gonzalez
Mar 13, 2018
Josephine “Nena” Gonzalez, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of Eugene Gonzalez, who died when she was a youth, and Josefa (Vincente) wife of the late Roman Garcia who raised “Nena”. Josephine was a graduate of Bethlehem Business School. She worked for the Bethlehem Steel as secretary and translator...
Dorothy E. Sabota
Mar 12, 2018
Dorothy E. “Dotsy” Sabota, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Stefan and Anna (Cupinka) Sobota. Dorothy was a graduate of Liberty High School. She worked for the Bethlehem Steel as the Supervisor of the Data Processing Dept. from 1952 to 1986. She was then employed by...
Michael "Medic Mike" J. Horon
Mar 11, 2018
Michael Jon Horon died on Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Hellertown, PA. He was the son of Michael and Julia (Chichersky) Horon. Mike was an Army medic and received various medals and awards for his two tours of service in Viet Nam. He was pre-deceased by his parents and is survived by his son, Zacharia, two daughters Sunset and Serenity,...
Jaime G. Teles
Mar 9, 2018
Jaime G. Teles, 90 of Bethlehem, died Friday, March 9, 2018 in his home with his family by his side. Born October 14, 1927 in Funchal Madeira, Portugal he was the son of the late Maria (Batista) and Manuel Teles. He was married to Edna A. (Coruche) Teles for 68 years. Jaime worked in the Coke Works at the Bethlehem...
Elizabeth Ann Cauley Wallace
Mar 9, 2018
Elizabeth Ann (Cauley) Wallace, 58, of Skillman, NJ died at her home on March 9, 2018. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9:30-10:00 a.m. at Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, it is...
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