OBITUARIES

Dec 15, 2015

Robert J. Ebeling, 63, of Bethlehem, died December 15, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 2, 1952, the son of Barbara (Kohlmier) and the late William Ebeling, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, June (Cassium) Ebeling. Robert proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps, where...

Dec 15, 2015

Judith Ann Sterner, 72, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Evelyn Schmitt. She was married to Edwin H. Sterner for 12 years until his passing on July 7, 1996. Judy drove a school van for the Intermediate Unit 20 and then Jennings Transportation after retirement....

Dec 14, 2015

Elmer R. Bush, 87, of Hanover Twp., died on Monday, December 14, 2015. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Elmer and Evelyn (Lawrence) Bush. He was the loving husband to Helen (Perch) Bush. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this past September. Elmer worked for Barker and Williamson Electronics as a manager retiring in 1991. He...

Dec 13, 2015

Mary A. Burian, 86, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully Sunday, December 13, 2015, after a long illness. She was the wife of Jak K. Burian for almost 63 years. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lena (Terlizzi) Filaseta. After graduating from Liberty High School, she worked as a legal secretary. She was a...

Dec 11, 2015

Frances (Weber) Sheptock,87, of Bethlehem, PA, died Friday, December 11, 2015 at Westminster Village. She was the widow of William C. Sheptock, who died in 2001. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Mary (Fredorick) Weber. After graduating from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 1945,Frances worked for the school as a secretary for...

Dec 9, 2015

Inez Smith was born in Macon, GA on September 5, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Charles Miller and Rachel (Clark) Ziegler. She lived in Plainfield NJ over forty years, before moving to Jacksonville, FL. and then later moving to Nazareth, PA with her daughter Denise. She passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015. She was married to the...

Dec 8, 2015

Charles F. Beasman, Sr. (Age 82) of Lower Macungie Township, PA and Bradenton, FL died December 8, 2015 in Bradenton, FL. He was the husband of Betty L. (Crawford) Beasman. They were married for 45 years. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Arthur and Elise (Neumeister) Beasman. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering...

Dec 8, 2015

Kenneth J. Castle, 56, of Wind Gap, PA and formerly of North Syracuse, NY; passed peacefully with his family by his side on December 8, 2015 at St. Lukes Hospice House after a 3 year battle with cancer. He was born February 4, 1959 in Syracuse, NY; son of Elizabeth “Betty” Castle of Port Richey, FL and the late Walter...

Dec 5, 2015

Louis N. Chiadis, 83, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 at Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in York, PA. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Nicholas and Irene (Skiriotis) Chiadis. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Vasilia (Vasiliadis) Chiadis. Louis was a 1951 graduate of Liberty High School and earned...

Dec 4, 2015

Jesus M. Ortiz, 81 of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Hospice House of St. Lukes. He was born on January 8, 1934 in Coamo, Puerto Rico, son of the late Felix Ortiz and Margarita Figueroa. He was the husband of Carmen M. (Torres) Ortiz. They celebrated 55 years of marriage this past February. Jesus...

Dec 4, 2015

Eugenia “Jane” Meilinger, age 93, died peacefully on December 4, 2015 at Gracedale Nursing Home. She was the last surviving child of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Potulinsky) Chaikowsky. She was the widow of Anthony V. Meilinger. Jane was a lifelong resident of Bethlehem, PA. During WWII, Jane worked at Bethlehem Steel as a “Rosie the Riveter.” She was a...

Dec 1, 2015

Maxine A. Kardos, 67, of Bethlehem, PA, left this world December 1st surrounded by family. Born to Anne (Stofko) & Stanley Bialek, on April 25, 1948 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She leaves behind her loving husband, Rudy, her children, Raymond & wife Tara; Rudy, & Nevada; Stephanie & spouse Adam; her grand-daughters, Skye; Mischa; her brother Jacob & wife Donna &...

Nov 30, 2015

Mary M. Mitko, 97, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Holy Family Manor. She was born February 2, 1918 in Gates, PA; daughter of the late John and Josephine (Vlasko) Ezar. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Mitko in 1978. Mary retired in 1980 from Chickadee Dress Co. after 35 years of service...

Nov 30, 2015

Isaura P. DeCeia, 87, of Bethlehem, died peacefully, on Monday, November 30, 2015. Born in Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Isauro and Orentina Ferreira. She was the wife of the late Romoaldo J.P. DeCeia; they were married 56 years. Isaura was employed by Champion Spark Plug as a machine operator for 30 years. She was a member...

Nov 29, 2015

Charles Frank Domyan, 66, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, November 29, 2015 with his children by his side and in the loving embrace of his devoted wife. He was born September 5, 1949; son of the late Charles and Alice (Schwartz) Domyan. Charles was a graduate of Liberty High School, where he met the love of his life and wife...

Nov 26, 2015

JAMES BILLY, 90, of Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown formally of Lower Saucon Township, died on Thanksgiving Day in Cedarbrook. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann Billy for whom they were married for 48 years. Born on September 21, 1925 in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, James was the son of the late Stephen Billy and Mary (Popp)...

Nov 26, 2015

David A. Hottenstein, 59, of Plainfield Township passed away suddenly Thursday, November 26, 2015 in his home. Born March, 5, 1956 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Robert Hottenstein and Marie Weiss. He was married to Julie Hottenstein with whom he just celebrated 21 years of marriage this past October 29th. David worked at Cooper Electric. He...

Nov 25, 2015

Nov 24, 2015

Olga Strawn, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday November 24, 2015. She is going home to Carl. Aunt Olga, as she was known to everyone who knew her, will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one...

Nov 24, 2015

Theodore Kozak, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Wasyl and Sophie (Radon) Kozak. Theodore worked at Bethlehem Steel as a machinist for 42 years. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Josaphat...