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Mary A. Rotunno
Sep 12, 2021
Mary A. Rotunno, 82, of Bethlehem Township passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born on April 26, 1939, the daughter of the late Cecilia (Cooney) and Walter Kelly. She was the loving wife of the late Michael “Skip” A. Rotunno, Jr. Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bethlehem Township. She retired from Mack...
Geraldine L. Philippi
Sep 12, 2021
Geraldine L. Philippi, 86, of Coopersburg passed away on September 12, 2021 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Fountain Hill, PA. She was the daughter of the late Agnes (Csekitz) and Albert J. Leitgeb. She was married to the late Richard S. Philippi, Sr. for 48 years until his death in 2004. Gerry proudly served as an executive secretary for many...
Tom Hlavinka
Sep 12, 2021
Tom Hlavinka, 59, of Kempton passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was the loving husband of Regina (Belletti) Hlavinka and father of Jamie Hlavinka. Tom proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1979-1983. He worked as an electronics manufacturing engineer for many years at World electronics. Tom was very active. He...
Lorraine A. Decrosta
Sep 10, 2021
Lorraine (Michael) A. DeCrosta, 95, a lifelong resident of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Stein) Michael. She was the wife of the late Thomas W. DeCrosta. They celebrated 70 years of marriage August 26, 2020. Lorraine was a gregarious...
Loretta Dieterich
Sep 10, 2021
Loretta Dieterich, 68, passed away on September 10, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 9, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Roselyn and Frank Rosskopf. She was married to Harry Dieterich, Jr., with whom she would have celebrated 48 years of marriage this October 27th. Loretta worked for Leader Nursing...
Michael Robert Gurdineer
Sep 8, 2021
Michael Robert Gurdineer, 41, of Coopersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. Mikes presence among many will be forever missed. His family, his friends, his colleagues and his community will remember him for his countless hours of commitment, dedication, and love. The eldest son of Robert and Teresa (Weeden) Gurdineer, he...
Leila Padilla
Sep 6, 2021
Leila Padilla, 60, of Lakeworth, Florida, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. Born April 27, 1961, in Cidra, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Mercedes and Jovita (Otero) Rivera. A stay-at-home mom, Leila loved her children and grandchildrenshe was a “phenomenal mom.” She was extremely loving and excelled at making others...
David Joseph Valek
Sep 6, 2021
David Joseph Valek,64, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday September 6, 2021, after battling courageously through his illness. He was married to Lisa Elizabeth (Kienle) Valek for just shy of 42 years. Born in Allentown on October 25, 1956, David was the son of the late Joseph S. Valek and Margaret (Lipka) Valek. David graduated from Liberty High School in...
Kenneth Melvin Zellner, Sr.
Sep 6, 2021
Kenneth Melvin Zellner, Sr., 81, of Coopersburg, PA, died on September 6, 2021. He was born in Allentown; son of the late Fred and Eva Zellner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Joy Zellner in 1995. Kenneth retired from B. Braun Medical in 1996, where he worked as an injection molding maintenance manager. He enjoyed his several...
Edward G. Morrison
Sep 5, 2021
Edward G Morrison, 84, passed away on September 5, 2021, at his residence. He was born on July 16, 1937, in Bethlehem, PA, one of 4 children to the late Leo and Grace (Gregory) Morrison. Ed was recently preceded by his beloved wife of 58 years Shirley A. Morrison. They were married in 1963 and formed their relationship five years...
Ana O. Rivera
Sep 4, 2021
Ana O. Rivera, 84, of Bethlehem passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born on September 26, 1936 the daughter of the late Luisa (Alvarez) and Ramon De La Rosa. She was the loving wife of the late Juan R. Ortiz Ana was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church. She worked in the food services department at...
Julius M. Herz
Sep 4, 2021
Dr. Julius M. Herz, PhD., 95 of Riegelsville, PA died in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Vienna, Austria he was the son of the late Michael and Maria Herz. He was married to Anna (Pirscenok) Herz for 47 years until her death on July 2, 2013. Dr. Herz lived a modest and simple life, and was...
Maria Mercedes Vega
Sep 4, 2021
Maria Mercedes (Ramos) Vega, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg. Born August 31, 1948, in Anasco, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Domingo and Dominga (Valentin) Ramos. Mrs. Vega was a very joyful person and dedicated mother and wife. She loved cooking and gardening. She was a member of...
Frank V. Decarlo
Sep 2, 2021
Frank V. DeCarlo, 91, passed away on Thursday September 2, 2021 at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, PA, the son of the late Anthony and Lena (Pelizotto) DeCarlo. He was the husband of Maria (DeSousa) DeCarlo. They celebrated 66 years of marriage this past November 13th. Frank worked for Durkee Foods for 33 years. He was a member...
Shirley Mae Arawjo
Sep 2, 2021
Shirley Mae Arawjo, 90, of Freemansburg, died on September 2, 2021 at Moravian Hall Square. She was born February 7, 1931 in Freemansburg; daughter of the late Robert and Sylvia (Werkheiser) Burgess. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Cogi" Arawjo in 2012. Shirley will be lovingly remembered as a selfless and giving woman who lived her life...
Robert James Byrne
Sep 2, 2021
8/13/1948 - 9/2/2021 Robert (Bob) James Byrne was the only child of Robert Anthony and Margaret Catherine Byrne of Bethlehem, PA born on August 13th, 1948. Bob attended Bethlehem Catholic High School where he met the love of his life, Mary Eleanor (Harris) Byrne. He graduated in 1966 and later attended Penn State University. Bob received his Bachelor of Science...
David Alan Vanhorn, Phd, P.E.
Sep 2, 2021
David Alan VanHorn, Sr. passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021 at the age of 91, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. David was born on April 4, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1951 with a degree in civil engineering and then worked three years for the Federal Highway Administration before returning to Iowa State to...
Nora J. Miller
Sep 1, 2021
Nora J. Miller, 86, of Freemansburg, PA passed away on Wednesday September 1, 2021 at her home. She was born in Allentown, PA, the daughter of the late George and Sarah (Bartholemew) Trapp. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Miller, Sr. Nora worked for the Grief Factory for many years. She was an avid gardener and loved...
Charles B. Sweigard
Sep 1, 2021
Charles B. Sweigard, 82, passed away on September 1, 2021 at his home in Bethlehem, PA. He was born on May 06, 1939 in Allentown, PA to the late Charles and Virgina (Pearl) Sweigard. Charles is survived by his devoted wife, Paula A. (Wertman) Sweigard. They would have shared 54 years of marriage in November of this year. Charles proudly...
Helen Morrison Downey
Sep 1, 2021
Helen Morrison Downey, 75, of Breinigsville, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on September 1, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospice House. She was born on July 20, 1946 in Germany to the late Stanley and Tekla (Prach) Morrison. Helen worked as a clerk in the medical field for many years. She was an active member of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church...
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