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John J. Urban Sr.
Jun 22, 2017
John J. Urban Sr., 94, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2017; he was surrounded by his family. Born in Lost Creek, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Marguerite (Garganus) Urban. He was the husband of Sarah (Snyder) Urban. They were married 41 years. John was employed by the Bethlehem Steel then in 1954...
Florence T. Sforza
Jun 18, 2017
Florence T. Sforza, 89, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Sunday June 18, 2017 at Country Meadows of Bethlehem. She was born on March 15, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa (Nunziata) Centonze. She was the wife of Frank A. Sforza of Bethlehem, PA. They celebrated 67 years of marriage this past October. Florence was...
Girolama B. Kolbe
Jun 14, 2017
Girolama “Mamie” Kolbe, 100 years of age, died on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Holy Family Manor. She was born on May 3, 1917in Manhattan, NY; the youngest of six children to the late Giuseppe and Giovanna (Caiozzo) Lombardo. She was preceded in death by her husband George U. Brazinski, Sr. Mamie later remarried and was predeceased by her second...
Gerald Wayne Csuvay
Jun 14, 2017
Gerald Wayne Csuvay, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was the son of the late Bertha (Lanze) and Andrew Csuvay. He was the loving husband of Shirley (Mayers) Csuvay. Jerry was an avid fisherman, WWE and Nascar fan. He always had a smile on his face and loved to joke with his family and friends....
Nancy J. Sandor
Jun 14, 2017
Nancy J. (Kananen) Sandor, 75 of Bethlehem passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Laurium, Michigan on February 14, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Ina Elvira (Waananen) and Eino R. Kananen. She was married to Stephen Sandor with whom she celebrated 40 years of marriage this past...
Antonio Lorenzo Lombardo
Jun 13, 2017
Antonio Lorenzo Lombardo, 34, of Bethlehem, beloved son, partner, brother, and friend died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Hahnemann University Hospital. Tony was born July 12, 1982; son of Stefano and Patricia A. (Iley) Lombardo. Tony attended St. Annes School, was a graduate of Liberty High School and earned his degree in network communications from Pennsylvania College of Technology....
Eric S. Drych
Jun 12, 2017
Eric S. Drych, 40 of Bethlehem, died suddenly Monday, June 12, 2017. Born January 18, 1977 in Allentown he was the son of John and Susan (Henning) Drych of Bethlehem Township. Eric worked as a customer sales representative for Service Tire Truck Centers. Prior to that he worked for Haines Kibblehouse Construction. He graduated from Freedom High School and Kutztown...
Mildred D. Searfoss
Jun 12, 2017
Mildred D. Searfoss, 94, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday June 12, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services in Bethlehem, Pa. She was born on June 3, 1923 in Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late William Searfoss Jr. Mildred worked in the house keeping dept. for St. Lukes Hospital for many years. She will be lovingly remembered by...
Anna Marie Novatnack
Jun 10, 2017
Anna Marie Butala Novatnack, 87, of Bethlehem PA, passed away on June 10, 2017, at Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek. She was the wife of William Novatnack. They observed their 62nd wedding anniversary on November 13, 2016, just days before Bill passed away. Born in McAdoo on February 23, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Andrew...
Helen H. Karp
Jun 10, 2017
Helen H. Karp, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was the daughter of Magdalena and Joseph Raczkowski. Helen was the loving wife of the late John Karp for 49 years. Helen was a member of Sacred Heart Church of Bethlehem. She worked at Holtz and Co. as a floor supervisor for many years...
The Reverend Raymond P. Slezak
Jun 9, 2017
THE REVEREND RAYMOND P. SLEZAK, M.DIV. Retired Priest of the Diocese of Allentown, died on Friday, June 9, 2017, at his home in Luzerne County. He was 68 years of age. Born in Hamtramck, Michigan, Father Slezak was the son of the late Raymond and Helen (Tomczyk) Slezak. Father Slezak attended Saint Ladislaus Grade School, and Saint Ladislaus High School,...
George C. Kline,
Jun 9, 2017
George C. Kline, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on Friday, June 9, 2017. He was the son of the late Agnes (Kacsur) and George C. Kline. George was the loving husband of Elizabeth A. (Tachovsky) Kline. George was a very active member of St. Ursula Church. He was a lector, Eucharistic Minister and was a member of...
Violet A. Weaver
Jun 9, 2017
Violet A. Weaver, 83, of Danielsville, died on Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born January 27, 1934 in Fountain Hill, daughter of the late Lawrence Robert and Sarah Eva (Rice) Werkheiser. Violet was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Daniel Weaver. Violet not only dedicated her life to her family but she also cared...
Rosaria M. Herceg
Jun 8, 2017
Rosaria Morganelli Herceg passed away at 90 years of age. She was born in Bethlehem on April 9, 1927 to Barbara and Angelo Morganelli. After graduating from high school, Rosie began working as a secretary at the Bethlehem Steel Co. She married her soul mate, Larry Herceg on August 1948 after he returned from serving in WWII. In order to...
Elena Cuenca
Jun 6, 2017
Elena Rivera Cuenca, 47, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg Campus. She was born on August 10, 1969 in the Bronx, New York, daughter of the late Hector and Carmen (Cortez) Rivera. She was the wife of Luis A. Cuenca of Bethlehem. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Luis, son,...
Walter J. Ring
Jun 6, 2017
Walter J. Ring, 85, of Zionsville, passed away on June 6, 2017. He was the father of David, Bryan, Steven and Diane Ring and grandfather to many grandchildren. He was the brother of Wilma Bryan. He was preceded in death by his wives, Marlene (Zangel) Ring and Nancy (Peters) Ring. Walt proudly served his country as a member of the...
Robert E. Fuisz, M.D.
Jun 4, 2017
Robert E. Fuisz, M.D., 82, Pioneer in Medical Communications and Acclaimed Television Producer Dies Robert E. Fuisz, M.D., 82, of New York, NY and Bethlehem, PA died peacefully on June 4, 2017. He was the son of the late Anton and Margaret Fuisz, and is survived by his wife of more than 41 years, Beverly Howie Fuisz. Dr. Fuisz graduated...
Lisa Ann Nieradka
Jun 4, 2017
Lisa Ann Nieradka, 56, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Born January 31, 1961 in Pequannock, NJ she was the daughter of the late Robert and Faye Bastady. She was married to Ron Nieradka. Lisa had a passion for graphic and interior design for her own home and would...
Lois Ann Kery
Jun 4, 2017
Lois Ann Kery, 75, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Hari) and Frank “Tex” Kery. Lois worked and retired as a pharmacy technician at Hess Pharmacy in Bethlehem. She had a passion for theater and music. She was involved with MunOpCo Music...
Harry F. Becker
May 31, 2017
Harry F. Becker, 83, of Bethlehem, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born May 26, 1934 in Bethlehem; son of the late Harry and Margaret (Stern) Becker. Harry was the beloved husband of Jo-Ann (Dugan) Becker of Bethlehem for over 60 years. Harry was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He had an outstanding work ethic...
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