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Dennis R. Nicholas
Nov 21, 2021
Dennis R. Nicholas passed peacefully into heaven from his home on November 21, 2021, at the age of 77. Born in Bethlehem, Dennis was the son of the late Henry and Irene Nicholas. He was a 1962 graduate of Liberty High School. After graduating, he began his career at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. He then went on to work in...
Michael J. Stern
Nov 20, 2021
Michael J. Stern, III, 64, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Born on January 11, 1957, in Bethlehem, he was the son of Anna Mae (Shimko) Stern and the late Michael J. Stern. A graduate of Freedom High Schools Class of 1974, Michael went on to earn a bachelors degree in finance from Pennsylvania State University. He...
Santos V. Martinez
Nov 20, 2021
Santos V. Martinez, 78, passed away on November 20, 2021. He was born on April 21, 1943 in Humacao, Puerto Rico to parents Erasmo and Constancia Vellon Martinez. Santos is survived by his wife, Iris (Gonzalez) Martinez. He worked for American Olean prior to his time with ABM Industries where he performed janitorial services at Lehigh University. He was a...
Francis L. Green
Nov 20, 2021
Francis L. Green, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, November 20th at St. Lukes Hospice. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Marie (Lieber) and Adam Green. He is married to Dorothy M. (Demyan) Green with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage this past August 25th. Francis was the owner and operator of Fegley Steel Erectors....
Lillian M. Allegretta
Nov 19, 2021
Lillian M. Allegretta, 94, of Easton, died Friday, November 19th at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late Lillian and Martin Kaas. She was married to the late Frank P. Allegretta. Lillian dedicated herself to her family. She was a long time member of St. Jane Frances...
Rosemarie T. Neith
Nov 19, 2021
Rosemarie T. Neith, 81, of Gilbert, AZ formerly of Bethlehem, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born on August 21, 1940, the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Helen (Molnar) Wig. She was the loving wife of the late Harold Neith. Rosemarie worked at Lehigh University and later at Susan's Catering...
Charmaine M. Weisenbacher
Nov 17, 2021
Charmaine "Char" M. Weisenbacher, 88, of Bethlehem passed away in her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 23, 1932, the daughter of the late Lynford and Gertrude (Rotenberger) Erdman. She was the loving wife of the late John Weisenbacher. Char worked as a seamstress in many of the local textile factories. She loved quilting...
Mary Jane Kris
Nov 16, 2021
Mary Jane (Fertal) Kris died peacefully at her home on November 16, 2021, at the age of 83. Always known as a stellar student, she attended Bethlehem Catholic High School, graduating in 1956 before attending Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1959) and the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1963). She began her career working on The Presidio...
Frank Salmon
Nov 15, 2021
Frank Salmon, 85, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. He was the son of the late Bernard M. and Paula (Pechachek) Salmon. He was the loving husband of 58 years to the late Rose Marie (Giovarelli) Salmon. Frank proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Frank could fix almost anything one way...
James M. Kovacs
Nov 15, 2021
James M. Kovacs, 67, of Bethlehem died Monday, November 15, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Betty Mae (Romig) and John R. Kovacs, Sr. James was married to Diane (Eckhart) Kovacs with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage this past August. James was the former owner and...
Luisa Nuñez
Nov 14, 2021
Luisa Peralta Nuez, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born October 12, 1944, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, she was a daughter of the late Luis and Ana Rosa (Almonte) Peralta. Following high school, Luisa went on to earn an Associates Degree in administration and accounting from Universidad de Santo Domingo. Luisa spent the rest of...
Richard John Skulteti
Nov 14, 2021
Richard John Skulteti, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Born August 21, 1942, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Huesz) Skulteti. He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Whitehall. A graduate of Liberty High Schools Class of 1960, Richard...
Marianne P Chickey
Nov 11, 2021
Marianne P. (Fidmik) Chickey, 74, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly at home on November 11, 2021. She was the daughter of the late George J. Fidmik, Jr. and Margaret (Yasko) Fidmik. She was the beloved wife of 49 years to the late, Adam E. Chickey, Jr. Marianne will be lovingly remembered for her vibrance, kindness, and selflessness. She was full...
Felicia C Geiter
Nov 11, 2021
Felicia C. Geiter, 80, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Thursday November 11, 2021 in Maryland. Felicia was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J Geiter, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Felicia was born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Carlo and Adeline (Ferranti) Giobbi. Felicia worked as a telephone operator for the...
Anna M. Kobylarz
Nov 11, 2021
Anna M. Kobylarz, 98, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born on July 26, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Mesics. Anna was predeceased by her loving husband, Stanley (1995), her parents Frank and Theresa, her brother Joseph, and sisters Helen, Mary and Tessie. She will be lovingly remembered by her...
Patricia B. Ackerman
Nov 10, 2021
Patricia B. Ackerman, 92, of Freemansburg, died in her home on November 10, 2021. She was born in Freemansburg; daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Burgess) McCall. She was a graduate of Liberty High School's Class of 1947. Patricia was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Patricia will be dearly missed by her son, Stuart Wade Ackerman...
David Polak
Nov 9, 2021
David Polak, 60, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He was born in Bethlehem on January 7, 1961; son of Mary Grace (Cervellini) and the late William P. Polak. David was a 1978 graduate of Saucon Valley High School and proud member of the 1976 PIAA State Championship wrestling team. His passion for wrestling continued as he closely...
Sandra Jean Vajda
Nov 8, 2021
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Vajda of Freemansburg, PA was called to meet her Savior on November 8 at age 78. She was born to parents Helen and David Pittinger in Bethlehem, PA, and graduated from Liberty High School in 1961. Sandy married her high school sweetheart in 1963, and settled in Freemansburg where she raised her children. Sandy obtained a Masters...
Judith A. Kerr
Nov 7, 2021
Judith A. Kerr, 82, of Bethlehem passed away on November 7, 2021. She was born on July 26, 1939, the daughter of the late William and Ann (Devlin) Kindig. Judith was a member of Central Moravian Church and was past Chairman of the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem. She was a successful realtor in the Lehigh Valley for 33 years. She...
Jeanette K. Kovacs
Nov 7, 2021
Jeanette K. Kovacs, 79, of Bethlehem, went onto her next journey, on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born February 3, 1942 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Donald and Mable (King) Meixell. She will be remembered as a talented knitter and tenacious leader. She worked for Sure Fit Products for 35 years, retiring in 1997. Jeanette was the past...
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