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Harold A. Barwick, Jr.
Dec 21, 2020
Harold A. Barwick, Jr., 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. Born August 5, 1933, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Kester) Barwick. Harold was the beloved husband of the late Justine “Judy” Barwick. They were married for 64 years. Harold was a graduate of Liberty High School where he played...
Ann T. Mesko
Dec 21, 2020
Ann T. Mesko of Bethlehem Township, PA passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Whitehall Manor in Whitehall, PA. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Amelia (Motus) Polak. She was the wife of the late Stephen L. Mesko. Ann was a founding member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She will be fondly remembered...
Herminio Bonilla
Dec 21, 2020
Herminio Bonilla, 78, of Bethlehem, died on December 21, 2020. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico; son of the late Marcelina Rivera, and Jose Bonilla. Herminio is survived by his loving wife, Delia (Hernandez) Bonilla. Herminio will be remembered for his courageous fight during the Covid-19 Pandemic, in which he kept strong in faith, knowing that his life was...
Audrey S. Michalerya
Dec 21, 2020
Audrey S. Michalerya, 88, of Bethlehem Township, died on December 21, 2020 at her home. She was born September 15, 1932 in Hellertown, PA; daughter of the late Sebastian and Margaret (Vetrosky) Schmidt. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband of over 62 years, Nicholas Michalerya. Audrey and Nicholas loved Polkas, dancing, and going to the casino together. Audrey...
Albert B. Cech
Dec 21, 2020
Albert B. Cech, 89, of Bethlehem, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Matilda (Demjan) and Matthew Cech. He was married to Josephine (Dalint) Cech with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage this past June 22nd. Albert was a 1949 graduate of Bethlehem High School....
Michael John Conway
Dec 20, 2020
Dear friends, During this Blessed Christmas season may God grant peace, love, health and comfort to all of our beloved friends near and far. Michael would love you to “Google It Up” and share in one of his Christmas joys. http://smarturl.it/LittleDrummerBoyLive With love and gratitude, Mike and Jud In Loving Memory of Michael John Conway Michael John Conway, 66, formerly...
Michael P. Dalton
Dec 20, 2020
Michael P. Dalton, 91, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Born on December 19, 1929, he was the son of the late Rita Margaret (Walsh) and Christopher Dalton. He was the loving husband of Dorothy V. (Wrecsics) Dalton. Mike proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He graduated from Moravian College and...
Christopher J. Palenchar
Dec 19, 2020
Christopher J. Palenchar, 56, of Bethlehem died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of Bonita “Bonnie” (Makovsky) and Richard T. Palenchar. He was the devoted husband to Mark L. Huston. Chris was a larger than life man who enjoyed traveling, going to the beach or pool, going on...
Sister M. Carolyn Mitrichka,
Dec 19, 2020
Sister M. Carolyn (Elizabeth) Mitrichka, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, died on December 19, 2020, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, Pa. She was 90 and in her 72nd year of religious life. Sister entered the community in 1944 from Sacred Heart Church in Carteret, N.J. in the Diocese of Trenton. She professed her first vows...
Edward M. Dugan
Dec 18, 2020
Edward “Ebby” Michael Dugan, loving father of three daughters, left this earth on Friday, December 18, 2020. Edward was born in Bethlehem, PA the son of the late Anna (Sabota) and Edward Dugan. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1966 and remained devout in his faith throughout his life. Ed left his hometown to attend college at Youngstown...
Margaret E. Yenca
Dec 18, 2020
Margaret E. Yenca, 89, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Sarah (Adams) and James Lawrence. She was the loving wife of the late William A. Yenca, Sr. Margaret worked at Donegan Elementary School for 27 years as a teachers aide. She enjoyed baking with her husband, especially kiffles for the...
Maria M. Lebron
Dec 18, 2020
Maria M. Lebron, 85, of Nazareth, formerly of Deltona, FL passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. Born on October 9, 1935 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Maximina Cora and Mateo Lebron. She was the loving wife of the late Braulio Rios Feliciano. Maria enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She will be lovingly remembered by...
Evelyn Rivera
Dec 18, 2020
Evelyn Rivera, 73, of Bethlehem died on Friday, December 18, 2020. Born on September 21, 1947 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Maria V. (Santiago) and Gervasio Rivera. Evelyn was always looking to help her community any way she could. She was president of the Puerto Rican Beneficial Society for 8 years. She enjoyed dancing...
Kathleen A. D'Amico
Dec 17, 2020
Kathleen A. (Milisits) DAmico, 70 died On December 17, 2020. She had worked at Durkee Foods for 20 years until plant closing and retired from Crayola after 17 years of service. Survived by son John Milisits and guardian child Joziah Bennett Buskirk. Her surviving siblings are Mrs William Judd of N.C., Mr Ronald Milisits of Bethlehem, Jean Sanchez of Palmer...
Julius A Martens, Jr.
Dec 16, 2020
Julius A. Martens, Jr., 77, of Bethlehem died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born on May 11, 1943, the son of the late Muriel (Heenan) and Julius A. Martens, Sr. He was the loving husband of Judy A. (Ritter) Martens. Julius was a graduate of Fountain Hill High School class of 1961 and Moravian College class of 1965....
Mary Jane Musike
Dec 16, 2020
Mary Jane C. (Korpics) Musike, age 80, was greeted by Angels in the early morning hours of December 16, 2020. Known by friends and family as Jane, she spent the majority of her life living in Bethlehem, and later moved to Berks County. Jane was preceded in death by her husband William Musike, her parents, Joseph and Eleanor Korpics, her...
Thomas F. Mullin
Dec 15, 2020
Thomas Mullin, 77, of Whitehall, PA Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 East Broad St. Bethlehem PA - 18018 US 610-868-8531
Margaret M. Norder
Dec 14, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” M. Norder, 78, of Bethlehem Twp., died on December 14, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA; daughter of the late Edward Vincent and Mary (Fisher) Kelly. Peggy was a graduate of St. Peter High School in Pittsburgh and later earned her license in cosmetology. She spent many years working at Merchants Bank as a Bank Teller. She...
Beatrice M. Kovacs
Dec 13, 2020
Beatrice M. Kovacs, 99, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday December 13, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Miller Heights, PA, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Warjas) Danyi. She was the wife of the late George J. Kovacs. Beatrice was a seamstress and enjoyed ceramics. She also loved to...
Caroline H. Hollshwandner
Dec 12, 2020
Dr. Caroline H. Hollshwandner, 102, of Bethlehem, died on December 12, 2020. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Joseph and Katharina (Boden) Hollshwandner. Dr. Hollshwandner was a 1945 graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing, Pittsburgh and graduated from Marquette University in 1949. She continued her education with a graduate degree from St. Joseph University and earned...
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