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Frances Marie Morrissey
Sep 12, 2016
Frances Marie Morrissey, 66, of Easton, PA died Monday, September 12, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill with her family and friends by her side. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of Sophia (Dodig) and Artillo Martin of Bethlehem. She was married to Richard J. Morrissey with whom she celebrated 35 years of marriage this past May...
Geraldine Trout
Sep 8, 2016
Geraldine (Strickler) Trout, 87, of Bethlehem, went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2016. She was the wife of the late John D. Trout, III for 61 years. Gerry was born August 18, 1929 in Manheim; daughter of the late Gilbert and Carrie (Frey) Strickler. She was a graduate of Manheim Central. She began her career in...
Vivian R. Erceg
Sep 7, 2016
Vivian Erceg, 90, of Freemansburg, died Wednesday, September 07, 2016. She was born in Easton, the daughter of the late Jennie (Zacharias) Stranko and Michael Shoch and step daughter of Joseph Stranko. She was the loving wife of the late Michael S. Erceg for 57 years. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, going to casinos and visiting historical sites. Vivian will...
Judith Ann Maffea
Sep 6, 2016
Judith A. Maffea, 69, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, September 06, 2016 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Havernic) Hancik Moritz and James Hancik. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Maffea who passed on August 31, 1995, they were married 25 years. Judy worked...
Patricia Dorothy Smith
Sep 6, 2016
Patricia Dorothy Smith, 78, of Bethlehem, PA passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 6, 2016 at her residence. She was born on February 7, 1938 in Westbury, NY, daughter of the late Theodore and Margaret (Place) Samuelsen. She was the wife of Thomas D. Smith Sr. They celebrated 49 years of marriage this...
Maryellen Bennicoff
Sep 4, 2016
MaryEllen Bennicoff, 66, of Whitehall, died on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at L.V. Hospital. She was born September 20, 1949; daughter of the late Nicholas and Helen (Zapatosky)Kostick. MaryEllen was a graduate of Allentown Hospital School of Nursing and up to very recently was still active with the alumni association. She loved children, and dedicated 46 years of her life...
Dr. Jeffrey Peter Decrosta
Sep 4, 2016
Dr. Jeffrey Peter DeCrosta passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 surrounded by his wife, children, and loving family at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. He was the devoted husband of 35 years to Katharine Joan (Parvel) DeCrosta and proud father of his daughter, Lauren Ashley DeCrosta and son, Jeffrey Peter DeCrosta, Jr. He was the beloved son...
Edna M. Petrie
Aug 31, 2016
Edna M. Petrie, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. She was born in Frankfort, KY, daughter of Betty (Maples) and Benjamin Owens. She was the loving wife of the late Brian Petrie. Edna graduated from Lagrange High School in 1944. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir. She...
Cheryl A. Mittl
Aug 28, 2016
Cheryl A. Mittl, 52, of Bath, died on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Stephen and Helen (Unguren) Jakisa. She was the loving wife to Guy J. Mittl. They celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary this past September. Cheryl was a registered nurse who worked at...
Clara B. Tevald
Aug 26, 2016
Clara B. Tevald of Bethlehem, Pa. passed away on Friday August 26, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Clara (Parretta) Bove. She was the wife of the late Matthew J. Tevald. Clara was a secretary for Bethlehem Steel. She was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church and a former member...
Paul "Donn" Richardson
Aug 26, 2016
Paul D. “Donn” Richardson, 72, of Bethlehem Township died August 26, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. Born November, 3, 1943 in Carbondale, PA he was the son of the late Ann Smith and Niles Richardson. He was married to Stephanie Richardson with whom he just celebrated 52 years of marriage this past June 13th. Donn worked and retired as...
Eugene F. Bove
Aug 24, 2016
Eugene F. Bove, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 24, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospice House. Born in Bethlehem on July 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Vincent and Josephine (Parenti) Bove. He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy A. Bove who died in 2011; they were married 37 years. Eugene was employed by...
Denise Vazquez
Aug 23, 2016
Denise Vazquez, 32, of Freemansburg, died suddenly on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of Rosa Lydia and Cruz Manuel Rivera of Bethlehem. She was the loving wife to Hector Luis Vazquez, Jr. They celebrated their 6th anniversary this past June. Denise graduated from Liberty High School in 2001 and then earned her Associates Degree...
Manuel D. Lopes
Aug 19, 2016
Manuel D. Lopes, 80, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, August 19, 2016. He was born in Portugal, son of the late Esmael and Maria E. (de Almaida) Lopes. Manuel was the loving husband of 56 years to Maria F. Lopes who recently passed away on July 8, 2016. Manuel immigrated to the United States in 1974. He was a hard...
Neal Dugan
Aug 18, 2016
Neal Dugan, 56, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, August 18, 2016. He was born in Washington, DC, the son of Charles and Joan (Powers) Dugan. Neal graduated from Freedom High School in 1977. He was a Master Plumber and also worked on the ore boats in the Great Lakes for Bethlehem Steel. Neal loved to fish and spend time with...
Joan E. Ballek
Aug 17, 2016
Joan E. Ballek, 83, formerly of East Allen Township, and more recently of Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, died on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Born in East Allen Township, Joan was the only child of the late Earl and Edna (Walters) Fehr. Joan and her late husband, William R. Ballek celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary prior to his passing. Joan...
Thomas P. Crocus
Aug 15, 2016
Thomas P. Crocus, 82, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, August 15, 2016 at his home. He was born July 20, 1934; son of the late Thomas P. and Sophie (Boykovich) Crocus. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Ann (Ferenchak) Crocus. Thomas proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He then began a career in...
Virginia L. Andrews
Aug 14, 2016
Virginia (Ferraro) Andrews, 63, of Lenhartsville, died on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia (Weeks) Ferraro. She was predeceased by her first husband Brian OConnors and her second husband Joseph Andrews. She had a passion for gardening and cooking, and took great joy in being a grandmother. She...
James G. "Jj" Freed
Aug 13, 2016
The world has lost a beautiful soul and heaven has gained an Angel. His name is “JJ”. JJ is loving, kind, charming, and has the greatest sense of humor. JJ finds joy and laughter in the “little things” in life. He has a great appreciation for children and the elderly; they always brought a smile to his face and put...
Robert "Bob" M. Strokelitus
Aug 13, 2016
Robert “Bob" Strokelitus passed away at St. Lukes Hospital on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the age of 73. Born in Minersville, PA on November 19, 1942, he was the son of the late Willam and Elizabeth (Pivnickas) Strokelitus. He was the husband of Shirley E. Strokelitus of Bethlehem, PA for 49 years and father of Heather (Strokelitus) Yandle, of...
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