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Bernard Michael Schramko
Jul 17, 2019
Bernard Michael Schramko, 87, of Allentown, died on July 17, 2019. Bernie was born in Bethlehem on May 31, 1932, son of the late Michael and Sophia (Mayernik) Schramko. He was raised on the South Side of Bethlehem where he was a parishioner of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean...
Carlos Córdova
Jul 17, 2019
Carlos Crdova, 87, of Brodheadsville, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. He was born in Callao, Peru on February 3, 1932; one of ten children to the late Roman and Carmen Cristina (Bravo) Crdova. Carlos is survived by his devoted wife, Alma (Zobeida) Crdova. Carlos immigrated to the United States in 1956 and later became a US Citizen. His strong...
Julia A. Rezende
Jul 15, 2019
Julia A. Rezende, 95, of Bethlehem died on Monday, July 15, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on May 27, 1924; daughter of the late David and Blandina (Felizardo) Amaral. Julia was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 61 years, Arlindo A. “Al” Rezende. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Linda...
Elizabeth A. Mark
Jul 15, 2019
Elizabeth A. (Sample) Mark, 91 of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 in Naples, Florida. Elizabeth was the wife of Joseph A. Mark Sr. who died in 1987. Born in Allentown, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Sample.Elizabeth attended Bethlehem Schools and worked at Shop Rite pharmacy in Bethlehem for many years. Elizabeth enjoyed...
Joseph P. Holzer
Jul 14, 2019
Joseph P. Holzer, 93, of Moravian Village, Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Born in Bethlehem on March 15, 1926, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Theresa (Hochwarter) Holzer. He was the beloved husband of Margaret “Marge” (Smollinger) Holzer; they were married for 72 years. Joe was a 1944 graduate of Bethlehem Tech. He...
Edward M. Glagola
Jul 12, 2019
Edward M. Glagola Sr., 94, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday July 12, 2019 at Encore at TurfValley in Ellicott City, MD. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Michael and Ann (Seleski) Glagola. He was the husband of May (Orth) Glagola. They were married for 72 years. Edward was a printer working for the former Bethlehem...
John J. Hoffman
Jul 8, 2019
John (Jack) J. Hoffman, 81, of Bethlehem, died peacefully in his home on Monday, July 8, 2019. He was the son of the late Michael and Anna Hoffman and husband of the late Shirley A. Hoffman. Jack retired from Worth & Co. and previously worked for the Bethlehem Steel. He was a lifetime member of the Heights A.A., he enjoyed...
John Terefinko
Jul 7, 2019
John Terefinko passed away on Sunday July 7, 2019 at his home in Bethlehem while holding the hand of his wife Genevieve. They had celebrated 65 years of marriage in 2018. John would have reached his 95th birthday on July 24. In addition to his wife, John will be remembered forever by his children, Donna Terefinko Whiteford and her husband...
Catherine H. Staley
Jul 7, 2019
Catherine H. Staley, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, July 07, 2019 in her home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nancy (Skinner) and Frank Handren. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas F. Staley. Catherine earned her bachelor degree in biology from Wellesley College. She enjoyed the bridge and garden clubs...
Marjorie G. Anderson
Jul 7, 2019
Marjorie G. Anderson, 84, of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, July 7, 2019 in her home. Born in Lead, South Dakota she was the daughter of the late Russell W. and Mary A. (Ammons) Gilbert. She was married to Dr. David M. Anderson for 58 years until his death on May 15, 2018. Marjorie graduated from Colorado College in Colorado Springs...
Rosemarie Lichtenwalner
Jul 6, 2019
Rosemarie Lichtenwalner, 67, of Lower Nazareth, passed away at St. Lukes Hospice House on Saturday, July 06, 2019. Rose was born on February 9, 1952, the daughter of the late Antonio Santos, Sr. and Alice (August) Santos of Bethlehem. Rose was the beloved wife of Thomas Lichtenwalner for 41 years. Rose was the head cook at Harry S. Truman Elementary...
Alfreida "Toby" B. Diaz
Jul 5, 2019
Alfreida “Toby” B. Diaz, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, July 5, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Ellamae (Robinson) and Howard E. Brown. She was the loving wife of the late Juan A. Diaz and the companion of the late Bibiano “Popi” Flores. Toby was a member of Central Assembly of God. She worked for American Can...
Ellen Anne Behr
Jul 1, 2019
Ellen Anne (Boyle) Behr, 68, of Bethlehem Township, died Monday, July 1, 2019 in her home with her family by her side. Born September 19, 1950 in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late Margaret E. (Knipper) Boyle and John J.“Hinkey” Boyle. She was married to Todd Behr, her high school sweetheart, for 46 years. Ellen will be...
Glenn R. Szabo
Jun 29, 2019
Glenn Richard Szabo Sr., 71, of Bethlehem died unexpectedly on June 29, 2019 at St. Lukes University Hospital-Fountain Hill. He was born February 20, 1948 in Bethlehem, son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Encarnation) Szabo. He is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Michaela (Rodriguez) Szabo. Glenn worked for MOPAC for many years and later took a...
Walter R. Beck
Jun 28, 2019
Wally “Sonny” Beck, Jr., 80 of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday June 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Walter and Harriet (Ritter) Beck Sr. Wally was the husband of Ann (Schimmel) Beck. They would have been married for 36 years this coming August. Wally worked...
Debra L. Neidert
Jun 27, 2019
Debra L. Neidert, 61, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Charlotte (Schmidt) Vollman. She was the wife of James G. Neidert, they were married for 29 years. Debra was employed by Manor Care, Bethlehem, where she was CNA for over 30 years. She will be...
Raymond B. Lipsky
Jun 27, 2019
Raymond B. Lipsky, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on June 27, 2019, in his home surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Lipsky, who celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage with him last year. Ray was born in Bethlehem on September 2, 1938, to the late Agnes and Henry Lipsky. Ray was a graduate of Bethlehem High...
James E. Lechman
Jun 25, 2019
James E. Lechman, 77, of Bethlehem Township, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fountain Hill on May 7, 1942; son of the late John and Anna M. (Helmecy) Lechman. James was the devoted husband to the late JudyAnn L. (Davis) Lechman. James will be lovingly remembered for his kind heart, his...
Keith M. Szutar
Jun 25, 2019
Keith M. Szutar, 61, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He was born November 12, 1957, the son of Frank Andrew and Frances Elaine (Loeffler) Szutar. Keith lived his whole life according to Gods mandate without complaint. He will be dearly missed by his parents; sister, Colleen Heimbach and her husband, Thomas of Bethlehem; and brothers, Patrick Szutar...
Robert J. Reichl
Jun 24, 2019
Robert “Bob” J. Reichl, 86, of Lower Saucon Township, died in his home on June 24, 2019. He was the son of the late Stella (Obran) and John Reichl, and the devoted husband of Suzanne M. (ODonnell) Reichl for 44 years. He is a graduate of Allentown High School Class of 1950 and proudly served his country as a member...
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