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Cruz Mendez
Apr 10, 2021
Cruz Mndez, 88, also known as Coca to her family and friends, of Easton, where she currently resided for the past year with her daughter, Nancy and son in law, Ramon Gutierrez, died on Saturday, April 10. She was born May 3, 1932, in Aasco, Puerto Rico; the daughter of the late Domingo Ramos and Dominga Valentin. Cruz was preceded...
Jason A. Ahene
Apr 9, 2021
With great sadness we announce the passing of Jason Ahuma Ahene on April 9, 2021. Jason was the dearly loved son of Dr. Rexford Ahene, Professor of Economics at Lafayette College and the late Frances Ahene and two older brothers, Percival Ahene and Michael Ahene. Jason graduated from Liberty High School and attended DeVry University where he studied Gaming Technology....
Rosalyn Lynch
Apr 8, 2021
Rosalyn Lynch, 80, of Macungie, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Born in Reading on January 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy S. (Shafton) and Harold E. Schaefer. Rosalyn graduated from Liberty High School and earned her Teaching Degree from Penn State University. After 31 years of teaching fifth grade at Forrestdale School in Rumson,...
Joao Tavares Silva
Apr 8, 2021
Joao Tavares Silva, 89, of Bath, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Alexandria Manor of Bath. He was the loving husband of the late Ana Rosa T. Silva with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Murtosa, Portugal, he was a son of the late Joao and Gloria Silva. Joao is survived by his brothers: Henrique...
Duncan C Maclean
Apr 8, 2021
MacLean, Duncan Charles, of Easton, PA, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, died on April 8, 2021 after a long battle with complications from diabetes, kidney and heart disease in Cleveland, Ohio. Duncan was born on August 6, 1947 to Francis J. MacLean, Jr and Eleanor McIntyre MacLean, both of Bethlehem, PA. He was 73 years old. Duncan was the eldest of...
Charles Walchonski
Apr 5, 2021
Charles Walchonski, 98, of Collegeville, PA, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Monday April 5, 2021 at Providence Place Senior Living. He was born in Centralia, PA, the son of the late Zachary and Mary (Koselechen) Walchonski. He was the husband of Ann N. (Nottage) Walchonski. They celebrated 72 years of marriage this past June 6th. Charles was a...
Susan Jane Horwath
Apr 5, 2021
Susan Jane Horwath, 79, of Bethlehem, went to eternal rest on Monday, April 5, 2021. She was born February 17, 1942 in Allentown; daughter of the late John J. and Mary V. (Hudak) Peters. She is survived by her devoted husband of over 56 years, Wendell Horwath, Jr. Susan was proud of her Slovak heritage and growing up with her...
James Donald Shireman
Apr 5, 2021
James Donald Shireman, 70, formerly of Hellertown and more recently of Nokomis, FL, died with his family by his side on April 5, 2021 after a 4-year battle with multiple myeloma. Jim was born October 10, 1950; son of the late Samuel F. & Alice G. (Foltz) Shireman. He and his wife, Karen (Whitesell) Shireman, shared 47 years of marriage....
Thomas Stivala
Apr 4, 2021
Thomas Stivala of Bethlehem, PA previously of New Jersey, Florida and Staten Island passed away peacefully on April 4, 2021 after a long illness. He was born in Brooklyn NY to Concetta and Nicholas Stivala (deceased) and the beloved son in law of Anna and Charles Fradella (deceased) and is survived by his loving, devoted true love and wife of...
George S. Woytko
Apr 1, 2021
George S. Woytko, 69, of Danielsville, passed away at home on April 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. George was born on January 11, 1952, in Shenandoah, PA. He was the son of Rita M. (Dawson) Woytko and the late George Woytko. Following graduation from West Hazleton High School, George enlisted...
Marcos Correa
Mar 31, 2021
Marcos Correa, of Easton, PA; died unexpectedly on March 31, 2021. He was born in Yauyos, Lima, Peru; the son of Arcedia Odria Mendoza and the late Marcos Ramirez Evangelista. Marcos was loved and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He enjoyed his work at Central Transport and worked hard to provide for his family. A visitation...
Rose M. Selvaggio
Mar 30, 2021
Rose M. Selvaggio, 89, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Kirkland Village in Bethlehem. Born June 5, 1931 in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rose (DeMaria) Panuccio. She was married to the late Ralph G. Selvaggio who died in 1997. She was predeceased by her partner of 16 years, Jake Hornung in...
Carmen Rodriguez
Mar 30, 2021
Carmen Rodriguez, 81, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Juan Nieves and Victoria Rodriguez. She was faithfully married to Jose Rodriguez with whom she would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on May 13th. Carmen, had an amazing power of love. She lived her entire life serving...
Zachery J. Lombardi
Mar 26, 2021
The Tragic Passing of Zachery Lombardi Zachery Lombardi was such an amazing soul and more of an individual than anyone I have ever met in my entire life. He didnt care about things that were cool” or “trendy.” He went about existence at his own pace with a seemingly endless playlist in his mind. His partner in life, Akilah, is...
Diane Trinidad
Mar 25, 2021
Diane Trinidad, 51, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at St Lukes Fountain Hill Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was a daughter of the late Miguel Trinidad and Gloria (Barbosa) Trinidad. Diane was baptized in the catholic religion. She graduated from Freedom High School in Bethlehem. Diane was loving and comical. She loved watching over her...
Kathleen Calvo Schulte
Mar 25, 2021
Kathleen Calvo Schulte, 63, of Easton, PA passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem, PA due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis, embolisms in her lungs, and pneumonia. Kathy struggled with MS for over 40 years and was strong throughout, always pushing forward and doing her best to work through her disease. Born in...
Dianne M. Silfies
Mar 22, 2021
Dianne M. Silfies, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. She was the cherished and beloved wife of Elwood P. Silfies. Born in Pen Argyl, she was the daughter of the late Earle M. Laub and Arleyne (Werner) Laub. Dianne loved the 18 years she spent working for the City of Bethlehem as the Secretary to several...
John Michael Sawyer
Mar 21, 2021
With deepest sorrow we share the passing of Johnny Sawyer, age 23, our most beloved son, brother, and friend, who passed suddenly on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Those who knew Johnny, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. He was born on January 21, 1998, in Bethlehem, PA. He is the son of Robert and Mary...
Jean M. Yanik
Mar 21, 2021
Jean Yanik, 91, of Allentown, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at her home. She was born in Bethlehem on March 9, 1930; the daughter of the late Michael and Frances (McGoldrick) Kametz. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Stanley W. Yanik. Jean will be dearly missed by her son,...
Amalia Silvestre-Amaral
Mar 19, 2021
Amalia Silvestre-Amaral, 92, of Hellertown, PA passed away on Friday March 19, 2021 at the Old Orchard Health Center in Easton, PA. She was born in Arcozelo da Serra, Portugal, the daughter of the late Jose Augusto dos Santos and Rosalina Silvestre. She was the wife of the late David Amaral. Amalia worked as a seamstress in the Bethlehem area...
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