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Diane A. Petrizzi
Apr 15, 2022
Diane A. Petrizzi, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. She was born in New York City on February 25, 1945, the daughter of the late Caroline (Ferber) and Charles A. Weigel. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph B. Petrizzi, Jr. Diane was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Church for 52 years...
Francis X. Goyanes, Iii
Apr 15, 2022
Francis "Frank" X. Goyanes, III., 71, of Bethlehem Township, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Ruth (Crosson) and Francis X. Goyanes, Jr. He was the loving husband of Jacquelyn (Dilger) Goyanes. Frank graduated from Lehigh University and began working for Bethlehem Steel, finishing his career at Lehigh Heavy...
Miguel A. Torres
Apr 14, 2022
Miguel Angel Torres, Jr., 53, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at St. Lukes Hospital - Fountain Hill. Born on June 20, 1968, he was the son of Olga (Rivera) and the late Miguel Angel Torres, Sr. Following his formal education, Miguel entered the work force. He was currently employed, as a machine technician, with A.J. Trunzo,...
Robert V. Leun
Apr 14, 2022
Robert V. Leun of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on a beautiful Spring day at the age of 85. Bob was born on June 24th, 1936 in Wydnor, PA. Bob graduated Bethlehem High School in 1954. Throughout his youth, he loved to spend his time outdoors fishing and camping in Boy Scouts, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout....
Thomas J. Barrow
Apr 13, 2022
Thomas Joseph Barrow, 69, of Bethlehem Township passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Born on October 2, 1952, he was the son of the late Thomas E. Barrow and Angela Jenner. He was the loving husband of Audrey (Peak) Barrow. Tom was dedicated to his involvement in local youth...
Gerald J. Gerber
Apr 13, 2022
Gerald J. Gerber, Jr., 71, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at home. Born on May 23, 1950, he was the son of the late Gerald J. and Ann (Antalics) Gerber, Sr. A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School Class of 1968, Gerald went on to attend Lincoln Technical Institute. Following his studies, he enjoyed a lengthy...
Martha Shigo
Apr 13, 2022
Martha Francisca Morgan Shigo, 87, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Martha was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on September 5, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Leroy Hammond Morgan and Refugio Morgan. Martha was a force of nature. She loved cooking and was an exceptional chef and baker; nothing made her happier than...
E. Ruth Prosser
Apr 11, 2022
E. Ruth Prosser, 90, of Bethlehem, died on April 11, 2022. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Roy and Edna May (Shiner) Ueberroth. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Elmer Parkinson Prosser. Ruth will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed nothing more than to be with...
Pauline Marie Felker
Apr 7, 2022
Pauline Marie Felker, 82, of Bethlehem, died on April 7, 2022, at her home. She was born November 26, 1939 in Coaldale, PA; daughter of the late James V. and Mary (Zulick) Macalush. Pauline is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joseph R. Felker. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family as a homemaker, her daily...
Lois E. Heimsoth
Apr 7, 2022
Lois E. (Duff) Heimsoth, 88, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Traditions of Hanover. Born on September 17, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Lilian (Buehler) Duff. A graduate of the Upper Moreland High School Class of 1950, Lois went on to enjoy a career of over thirty years with Smith-Kline,...
Frank Julius Klement
Apr 6, 2022
Frank Julius Klement, 88, of Steel City, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born on November 20, 1933, he was the son of the late Anna (Nemeth) and Paul Klement. Frank was the husband of Mary G. Klement, of Steel City. They just celebrated their 64th anniversary on Feb. 1st. Frank honorably served...
Patricia I. Wildgen
Apr 6, 2022
Patricia I. Wildgen, 69, of Walnutport and formerly of Nazareth, passed away surrounded by family, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. Born March 9, 1953, she was a daughter of Mildred Woomer-Hudak and the late Edward Woomer. A graduate of Freedom High School Class of 1972, Patricia went on to earn her Associates Degree in...
John W. Dewitt
Apr 5, 2022
John W. DeWitt, of Bethlehem, died suddenly at the early age of 34, on April 5, 2022. He was a Father, a brother, an uncle and friend. He was born February 15, 1988 in Jersey City, NJ; son of John Laboo and the late Tamiko DeWitt. John will be remembered for being down to earth, his big heart, and great...
Anne Pinczok
Apr 4, 2022
Anne Pinczok, 91, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. Born on August 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Gurey) Pinczok. A graduate of Liberty High School, Anne went on to serve in the United States Navy, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1957. Following her service to her country, Anne worked...
Myrna L. Sims
Apr 4, 2022
Myrna L. Sims, 85, of Bethlehem, died April 4, 2022 at her residence in Kirkland Village as a result of systolic heart failure. Born in Montrose, Colorado, in 1936, Myrna was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Diel. Her childhood was spent in Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland, Oregon, in 1954,...
Lorraine A. Beschorner
Apr 2, 2022
Lorraine A. Beschorner, 89, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Bethlehem. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Morrisey) Leibensperger. She was the wife of the late Rudolph Beschorner who died in 1980. Lorraine worked in the cafeteria at Lehigh University for Wood Catering Services...
Thomas L. Scholl
Apr 2, 2022
Thomas L. Scholl, 68, of Macungie, PA passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest in Salisbury Twp. He was born in San Francisco, CA, the son of the late Clyde and Anna (Krause) Scholl. He was the husband of Candace (Creyer) Mill. Thomas worked as a store manager for the Liquor Control Board in...
Rosemarie E. Bedics
Mar 31, 2022
Rosemarie E. Bedics, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Victoria (Tarnowski) and Martin Lysek. She was the loving wife of the late John F. Bedics. Rosemarie enjoyed bowling at the Sokols, playing Bingo and faithfully watching Phillies and Eagles...
Julia C. Pedregon
Mar 30, 2022
Julia Cora Pedregon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, on March 30, 2022, four days shy of her 95th birthday. Julia was born April 3, 1927 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico to the late Manuel Cora and Mecedes DeJesus. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, the late Roberto Rivera Pedregon. Julia was a member...
Michael Scott Grys
Mar 29, 2022
Michael Scott Grys, 47, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 after sustaining injuries from a car accident. Born on August 15, 1974, he was the son of Maria Popowycz and Walter Grys. Michael loved camping with his father, family meant everything to him. He was a lifelong volunteer and took great pride in pleasing people. Michael...
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