OBITUARIES

Jan 15, 2016

Helen C. Kardos, 90, of Hellertown, died on January 15, 2016. She was born on September 30, 1925 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Donchecz) Gecsek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph C. Kardos, Sr. Helen worked as a sewing machine operator and later for Champion Spark Plugs, prior to dedicating her life to...

Jan 14, 2016

Theresa (Scherer) Steigler Vegh, 86, of Bethlehem Twsp, died on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Born in Band, Hungary she was the daughter of the late Katharina (Eckert) and John Scherer. She was the wife of Geza Vegh, Sr. and the late John Steigler. Theresa worked as a seamstress for 35 years as a member of the ILGWU. She loved gardening,...

Jan 13, 2016

Rose M. Brady, 78, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Born in Danville, PA; she was the daughter of the late Mary (McDonnell) and Edward Dormer. She was the wife of the late John J. “Duffy” Brady who died in 2009; they were married 52 years. Rose retired from St. Lukes Hospital where she was an x-ray supervisor....

Jan 13, 2016

Daniel J. Price, 66, of Allentown, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was born in Fountain Hill to Julia M. (Gallagher) and Francis S. Price. He was the husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (Black) Price, with whom he was married to for 43 years. Daniel worked for the Bethlehem Steel Co. for 30 years. Daniel will be lovingly remembered by his...

Jan 12, 2016

Wm. Gary Piripavel, 64, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of Mary (Prestosh) and the late Basil Piripavel. He was the husband of Cindy (Potrako); they wouldve celebrated their 40th anniversary in September. Gary was employed by Hahn Surveying as a Draftsman for 40 years. He was also the owner and...

Jan 12, 2016

Gloria Hazel Oliver, 93, of Bethlehem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She was born January 8, 1923 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late James and Isabel (Henson) Clark. Gloria worked as a sewing machine operator for South Manufacturing Co. and retired after 23 years of service. She had a passion for reading books and...

Jan 11, 2016

Mary “Pat” R. Braun, 93, of Bridgewater, New Jersey, died Monday, January 11, 2016. She was born March 16, 1922 to Pauline (Dillender) and Frank Rosing in Newport, Kentucky. Pat was the wife of the late Elmer J. Braun. Pat was a former member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bethlehem. She worked for the state of Tennessee for...

Jan 11, 2016

Mary Ann B. Rosamalia, 76, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, January 11, 2016. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Grace (Tutolo) Rosamalia. She worked as a secretary for Bethlehem Steel then G.C. Zarnas & Co. Mary Ann is survived by her sisters, Felicia Horoschock and Philomena Jackson; and 3 generations of nieces and nephews....

Jan 10, 2016

Kathleen (Kathy) Artim ,60, of Whitehall, Pa. passed away on Sunday January 10, 2016 at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. She was born on November 27, 1955 in Hazleton, Pa., daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores (DeMelfi) Rayno. Kathleen worked in retail throughout the Lehigh Valley, most recently as a lead sales supervisor for BonTon at the Westgate Mall....

Jan 8, 2016

Earl J. Marks, Jr.,84, of Bethlehem, died Friday, January 8, 2016. He was born September 23, 1931 in Fountain Hill; son of the late Amelia (Klausser) and Earl J. Marks, Sr. Earl will be missed by his loving wife, Dolores (Vargo) Marks, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage. After graduating high school, Earl joined the Unites States Air...

Jan 8, 2016

Margaret A. Kantor, 94 of Bethlehem passed away Friday January 8, 2016 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Caroline “Lena” (Gaspar) Karba. She was married to Francis M. Kantor for 61years, who passed away on December 30, 2004. Margaret worked for various factories in Bethlehem retiring from Bethlehem...

Jan 6, 2016

Beverly Ann (Rhoades) Cruche, born in Allentown, PA May 8, 1943, daughter of the late Arlene (Erie, Mom Mom) and Ralph (Dusty) Rhoades, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2016 at home with her loving husband of 47 years, Anthony, her daughter, Nicolle and her family by her side. She was a graduate of Allen High School, class of 1961....

Jan 5, 2016

Barbara A. DeLazaro, 72, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, January 05, 2016; she was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of Anne (Gombosi) Brandafi and the late Stephen J. Brandafi. She was the wife of the late Robert D. DeLazaro who died in 2008, they were married 49 years. Barbara worked as an...

Jan 4, 2016

Stephen M. Glovas, 89 of Bethlehem, was called home to heaven by his Lord and Savior on January 4, 2016. He was a born again follower of Jesus! He passed away peacefully with family at his side. He was the husband of the late Helen M. (Walko) Glovas who passed away on November 26, 2009. Stephen was born on January...

Jan 2, 2016

William Polak, 82, of Lower Saucon Twp., died on Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was born February 2, 1933 in Bethlehem; son of the late Stephen and Anna (Onda) Polak. Bill is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Grace (Cervellini) Polak. Bill was a graduate of Bethlehem Vo-Tech and later he proudly served in the US Army during...

Jan 1, 2016

Josephine M. Benko, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday January 1, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus. She was born on February 4, 1927 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Stephen and Helen (Kasenich) Barback. She was the wife of the late Rudolph E. Benko. Josephine worked as a sewing machine operator at Chickadee Mfg. Co. and Champion Spark...

Jan 1, 2016

Mary Jane Brehm, 85, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Country Meadows. She was born May 26, 1930 in Troy, NY; daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Barnes) Miller. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Brehm in 2002. After raising her family, Mary Jane went to work in data collection and...

Dec 27, 2015

Paul E. Newhardt, 88 of Bethlehem, died Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Mickaline (Fattore) Newhardt and the son of the late Robert W. and Bertha (Kilpatrick) Newhardt. Paul was an active member of Trinity UCC Church on North St. in Bethlehem and St. Pauls UCC in Northampton. He...

Dec 27, 2015

Thomas Kirkman “Ted” Hardy, Jr., 85, of Kirkland Village and formerly a Springtown resident of over 53 years, died on Sunday, December 27, 2015. He was born June 25, 1930 in Ridley Park, PA; son of the late Thomas and Ruth Melissa (Lukens) Hardy. Ted was a graduate of Penn State University with a B.S. M.E. degree, where he met...

Dec 23, 2015