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James R. Glick
Aug 30, 2021
James Robert Glick, 46, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on August 30, 2021. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Gracinda "Cindy" Glick and the late Robert Glick. Jim graduated from Freedom High School and attended Penn State University. He was employed by Cox Communications in Business Intelligence for 19 years. In addition to...
Shirley A. Morrison
Aug 30, 2021
Shirley A. Morrison, 79, passed away on August 30, 2021, at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1942, in Bethlehem, PA, one of 12 children to the late Clinton and Isabella (Keiper) Schoch. Shirley is survived by her devoted husband, Edward G. Morrison. The two were married in 1963 and formed their relationship five years prior. Shirley will...
Dennis Chrush
Aug 30, 2021
Dennis Chrush, 74, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born on August 24, 1947 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Olga (Tatusko) and Joseph Chrush. For 32 years, he was the loving husband of the late Lynn E. (Sagan) Chrush. Dennis proudly served his country as a sergeant in the...
Joseph M. Foreman
Aug 29, 2021
Joseph Mills Foreman, 40, of San Antonio, passed away August 29, 2021. Joe was born to Stephen and Geri Foreman, October 14, 1980, in Douglasville, Georgia. He was the eldest of six sons. Joe was known for his love of music and baseball. He studied the piano and used his talents to entertain friends, family and co-workers for many years....
Shirley E. Strokelitus
Aug 29, 2021
Shirley E. Strokelitus, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Born September 29, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Ludwig and Naomi (Weil) Breidenbach. Shirley enjoyed life as a homemaker, wife and mother. She gave loving care to her beautiful koi pond and her beloved dog, Pebbles. Shirley had a vibrant personality, a talent...
Alton L. Fritz
Aug 28, 2021
Alton “Scoop” L. Fritz, 84, of Whitehall, passed away in South Carolina on Saturday, August 28, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1936, the son of the late Mamie (Flore) and Charles Fritz. He was the loving husband of the late Marie C. (McGinnis) Fritz. Scoop proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps...
Stephanie A. Tomko
Aug 25, 2021
Stephanie A. Tomko, 67, of Bethlehem Township died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born on December 1, 1953, the daughter of the late Catherine (Danko) and Ralph Campanella. She was the loving wife of the late Frank J. Tomko, Jr. Stephanies world was her family. She cared for and loved them with all of her heart, but her...
Christopher K. Pucci
Aug 24, 2021
Christopher K. Pucci, 52, of Bethlehem Township, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Hunterdon Medical Center in New Jersey. Born in Somerville, NJ he was the son of Rosemarie (Tullo) and the late Frank Pucci, Jr. He was married to Stephanie A. (Miner) Pucci with whom he celebrated 22 years of marriage until her death on September 25, 2020. Christopher...
John Zakszeski
Aug 24, 2021
John “Jr” Zakszeski, 89, of Bethlehem, PA died on Tuesday afternoon, August 24, 2021, at his home in Bath, PA. Born September 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Anna (Danis) Zakszeski and John Zakszeski, Sr. He was a widower of 6 years, formerly married to the late Cecilia Zakeski in a military wedding ceremony during his years...
Manuel Da Silva
Aug 24, 2021
Manuel “Manny” Da Silva, 80, of Bethlehem passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born in Oliveria De Azemeis, Portugal, the son of the late Etelvina (Silva) and Alberto Da Silva. For 36 years, he was the loving husband of Damasa (Castro) Da Silva who passed away on June 25, 2021. Manny immigrated from Portugal...
Camilla Caryl Philippi
Aug 23, 2021
Camilla Caryl Philippi, 63, passed away peacefully in her home on August 23, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on July 11, 1958 in Ambler, PA; the daughter of Richard E. Bertsch and Audrey (Hofschild) Bertsch. Camilla grew up in Palmer Township and graduated from Easton High School, Class of 1976. She met and married her sweetheart,...
Joseph A. Brunovsky
Aug 22, 2021
Joseph A. Brunovsky, 89, of Bethlehem, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Manor Care in Easton. Born July 11, 1932, in Allentown, he was the son of the late John J. and Theresa (Hammer) Brunovsky. Following graduation from Central High School, Joe entered the workforce. He worked in sales at Sears, served as a teller with BB&T...
Emilia Jesus Leite
Aug 22, 2021
Emilia Jesus Leite, 93, of Coopersburg, passed away on August 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Aroes-Fafe, Portugal on December 31, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Silva and Antonia Moreira. Emilia was preceded in death by her husband, Avelino Castro Leite. Emilia will be lovingly remembered as the matriarch of...
Richard R. Ridgick
Aug 22, 2021
Richard R. Ridgick, Jr., 68, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 22, 2021, surrounded by love. Born March 8, 1953, he was a son of the late Richard R. and Mildred (Karch) Ridgick. A graduate of Freedom High Schools Class of 1971, Richard went on to enter the workforce as a mechanic before transitioning to roofing...
Elsa Maria Castro
Aug 21, 2021
Elsa Maria Castro, 93, of Bethlehem, PA died Saturday, August 21, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem. Born in Havana, Cuba she was the daughter of the late Amalia (Carratala) and Eliseo Hernandez. She was married to the late Alberto Castro for 44 years. Elsa worked as a school teacher in Cuba and later retired from Cordis, a...
Jake L. Fink
Aug 21, 2021
Jake L. Fink, 27, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was the son of Diane (Janke) and Leo P. Fink. Jake graduated from Freedom High School and Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School. He attended Northampton Community College. He had a passion for learning and pursued many hobbies and interests. He enjoyed golfing, fishing...
Cline Cartwright
Aug 20, 2021
Cline Cartwright, 66, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at St. Lukes Hospital - Anderson Campus. Born February 6, 1955, in Booneville, Mississippi, he was a son of the late Ralph and Rothanell (Newborn) Cartwright. Raised in Illinois, Cline attended Waukegan Schools, before entering the workforce. Cline enjoyed a twenty-year career in construction, holding employment with...
Maryann Ruggeri
Aug 17, 2021
MaryAnn Ruggeri, 91, of Bethlehem peacefully entered eternal life on August 17, 2021 while in the care of the devoted staff of Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp. For 67 years she was the loving wife of Julius T. Ruggeri, who pre-deceased her in 2018. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Lucy (Merwarth) Deegan. MaryAnn was a faithful parishioner...
Benjamin Dasilva
Aug 17, 2021
Benjamin DaSilva, 95, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Fountain Hill. Born in Veiros Estarreja, Portugal he was the son of the late Benjamin and Arminda (Pereira) Silva. He was married to Clotilde “TillIe” (Almeida) DaSilva for 61 years until her death on December 17, 2007. Benjamin was the owner and operator of Bennys...
Charles A. Gubish, Jr.
Aug 16, 2021
Charles A. Gubish Jr., 80, of Bethlehem was called home on Monday, August 16, 2021, at his residence with his immediate family by his side after a very lengthy battle with prostate cancer. Born on October 31, 1940, in Hellertown, PA, he was the loyal son of Charles L. Gubish Sr. and the late Ethel (Donchez) Gubish. Charlie was the...
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