OBITUARIES

Apr 9, 2015

Apr 7, 2015

James M. Arnold, 52, of Nazareth, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late, Lea E. Arnold, Jr. and Helen (Kertsmar) Arnold. Jimmy was a parishioner of the former St. Josephs Catholic Church in Bethlehem. He is survived by several cousins and second cousins. A viewing will be held on Saturday, April...

Apr 6, 2015

Irene J. Miller, 90, of Bethlehem passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at Manor Care Health Services in Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late John Stofko. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 9:00 AM at Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem. Cemetery Holy Saviour Cemetery 2575 Linden St. Bethlehem PA 18017 US Funeral...

Apr 5, 2015

Joanne C. Baca, 72, of Center Valley, died on Easter Sunday, April 05, 2015. She was born January 17, 1943 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Frank A. and Mary C. (Bambu) Baca. She worked as an examiner at the Forte Tie Co. and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Coopersburg and a former parishioner of Our Lady...

Apr 3, 2015

John F. Casilio, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 3, 2015. He was born December 14, 1929; son of the late Frank and Maria Casilio. John was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 57 years, Theeta T. “Teddie” Casilio. John was a graduate of Liberty High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army,...

Apr 2, 2015

Arline M. Carpenter, 91, of Allentown died Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown. Born June 7, 1923 she was the daughter of Carrie (Yob) and Harold Hartman. She was preceded in death by her husband James F. Carpenter, Sr. who passed away on May 19, 1986. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Gail...

Mar 31, 2015

Craig W. Bennett, 26, of Easton, Pa died suddenly Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Born January 14, 1989 he was the son of Paul Bennett and Sharon (McInerney) Garger. Craig graduated from St. Annes Elementary, Freedom High School and was currently attending Cedar Crest College working toward nursing degree. He worked for Brandenburg Demolition and currently at Panera Bread on Airport...

Mar 30, 2015

Maria A. Korczewyj, 90, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, March 30, 2015 at her residence. She was born February 20, 1925 in Roliv, Lviv Region in Ukraine; daughter of the late Ivan and Anna Paraszczak. Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Nestor Korczewyj. Maria retired as a sewing machine operator after 17 years. She worked for the Muriel...

Mar 29, 2015

Mary L. Spirk, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015. Born in Pottsville on February 4, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Rose (Loprete) and Theodosio Soda. She was the wife of the late John F. Spirk, Sr. who died in 2006; they were married 62 years. Mary was employed by Western Electric and retired...

Mar 28, 2015

Alfred J. Groegler, 84, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Born in Bethlehem on May 24, 1930, he was the son of the late Leopoldine (Yost) and Ignatz Groegler. He was the devoted husband of the late Carmela (Silvester) Groegler who died in 2011; they were married 58 years. He was employed by Airco where he was...

Mar 28, 2015

Jeffrey J. Juless, 38 of Bangor, Pa. died on March 28, at his residence. He was born in Bethlehem, son of Debbie Huber of Allentown. He is also survived by his sister, Sabrina Juless, grandfather, William Juless Jr., 1 niece, 3 nephews, and his 2 cats. Service will be private held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of...

Mar 27, 2015

Margaret “Marge” B. Sawyer ,89, of Bethlehem passed away Friday March 27, 2015 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. She was born on December 7, 1925 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late William and Barbara (Ripper) Ortwein. She was the wife of the late Thomas Sawyer Jr. They were married for 48 years. Marge worked at the Lantern Restaurant for...

Mar 26, 2015

Donna M. Bortz, 64, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at St. Lukes Hospice House. She was born in Allentown on October 4, 1950; daughter of the late Mary (Morris) and Nicholas Lobus. Donna worked as a secretary for Atty. Chris Parish and also worked part-time at Service Electric as a customer service representative. She was...

Mar 25, 2015

Helen E. Zelasko of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully from this life on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. She was born on December 14, 1923 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Agnes and Joseph Slaninka. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Edmund “Butch” Zelasko. Helen worked at the Bethlehem Steel during WWII, Tri Togs and...

Mar 25, 2015

Anna M. Horwath, 98, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2015 at the Weston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hellertown, Pa. She was born on March 19, 1917 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Kovacs. She was the wife of the late William J. Horwath. Anna was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church in...

Mar 24, 2015

Laura Elizabeth Berger, 36, of Macungie, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of John Brown, Jr. and Pamela (Fowler) Brown of Bethlehem. She was also the loving wife of Michael B. Berger, whom she married on May 23, 2009. Laura earned her Bachelors Degree from Cedar Crest...

Mar 24, 2015

Louis J. Salvatori, 90, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. He was born August 6, 1924 in Bethlehem; son of the late Joseph P. and Philomena “Mamie” (Tocci) Salvatori. Louis was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine (Gigliotti) Salvatori. He was a 1943 graduate of Bethlehem High School. Louis was drafted into the US Army on July...

Mar 24, 2015

Miss B. Leona Quinn, 95, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at St. Josephs Villa, Flourtown, PA. She was born June 10, 1919, the daughter of the late Leo and Bernardine Quinn. Leona was a graduate of Moravian College and worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 44 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Sister...

Mar 24, 2015

Betty-Jane (Kolb) Gow, 83, of Bethlehem, went to her eternal home on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. She was born on February 23, 1932 in Dover, NJ, the daughter of the late Clifford E. and Helen (Egbert) Kolb. Betty was predeceased by her husband, N. Wells Gow, Jr.; who passed on January 5, 2015. The two met on a blind date...

Mar 23, 2015

Julian A. Jagielski, 95, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, March 23, 2015. He was born in Poland on August 11, 1919; son of the late Josephine (Samosko) and Anthony Jagielski. He was the loving husband to Helen (Zemba); they were married 70 years. He worked as a template maker for Bethlehem Fabricators. He was a member of the former St....