OBITUARIES

Jul 26, 2018

Jul 25, 2018

Ann G. Burns, of Bethlehem, died peacefully Thursday July 25th, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Born July 26th, 1927, Ann completed 90 whole years in this world before returning to her eternal home with the father. She was the daughter of Adam & Marie (Leber) Green. Her husband, William M. Burns, died in 2002. Ann was a parishioner of Holy...

Jul 23, 2018

James Reynolds, 82, of Bethlehem, PA died peacefully on Monday July 23, 2018, after a brief illness. Born in Cloone, County Leitrim, Ireland, he was the son of the late James and Margaret Reynolds. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years and sweetheart Harriet (Coll). After immigrating to the United States in 1957, he opened Reynolds Caf in...

Jul 23, 2018

Mary D. Tucker, 64, of Allentown, passed away peacefully in her home on July 23, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 20, 1954, in Nowy Targ, Poland, the daughter of the late John Dombrowski and Anna (Krzystyniak) Dombrowski. Mary was the devoted wife of the late Brian Tucker who predeceased her on May 2, 2010. She...

Jul 23, 2018

Margaret M. Bachochin, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born January 9, 1930, daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Bachochin. Margaret retired in 1993 from the former Western Electric after 43 years of service. She attended Holy Ghost Parish. Margaret is survived by her sister-in-law, Helen Bachochin, and many nieces and nephews. She was...

Jul 23, 2018

Juan F. Carrasquillo Jr. “Paco”, 54, of Bethlehem, died suddenly on Monday, July 23, 2018. He was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico; son of Juan F. Carrasquillo Sr. and the late Gladys (Cintron). He was the loving husband of Militza (Garcia) Carrasquillo. He was employed by B. Braun Medical where he was an Accounts Payable Clerk. Juan held a BS...

Jul 20, 2018

Captain(Ret) Thomas J. Fox, 77, of Bethlehem Township, died Friday, July 20, 2018 in his home with his family by his side. Born November 19, 1940 in Dunmore, PA, he was the son of the late Mary (Golden) and William Fox. As a boy, he proudly earned his Eagle Scout Badge in 1954. Tom excelled at every sport he ever...

Jul 20, 2018

Peter McGee, Jr., 61, of Northampton and formerly of High Point and Greensboro, NC, passed away on July 20, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem on July 17, 1957; son of Peter McGee and the late Mary (Schubert) McGee. Pete graduated in 1976 from Liberty High School. He attended Kutztown State College from 1976-1981 and again in 1986-2002, receiving a...

Jul 18, 2018

Matthew G. Kovalchick, 42, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday July 18, 2018 at his home. He was born in Allentown, PA, the son of George and Kathy (Hartz) Kovalchick. Matthew was a mechanical drafter and worked for the Harris Rebar Co. Matthew was an avid fisherman and also an avid Philadelphia sports fan. He will be lovingly remembered by...

Jul 14, 2018

Catherine D. Reese Platia, 94, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, July 14, 2018. She was born October 22, 1923 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Francis and Dolores (Heller) Hall. Catherine was preceded in death by her first husband, Reuben Reese and second husband, Angelo Platia. Catherine worked as a seamstress in local mills for most of her career. She...

Jul 14, 2018

Francis A. Rohal, Sr., 94, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Sacred Heart Senior Living, Center Valley. He was born on May 3, 1924 in Bethlehem, PA to Michael and Mary Rohal. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Helen (Gerkovich) Rohal. He was a parishioner of Sacred...

Jul 13, 2018

Irene K. “Honey” Payonk, 84, of Salisbury Twp., died on Friday, July 13, 2018, at the Hospice House of St. Lukes. She was born in Bethlehem, PA; daughter of the late George and Barbara (Hilbert) Kloo. Irene was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bernard B. “Bernie” Payonk. Irene was a graduate of Liberty High School. She...

Jul 12, 2018

Tomas R. Huertas, 60, of Jessup, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018. He was born on September 16, 1957 in Fountain Hill, the son of the late Romana (Gonzalez) and Isabelo Huertas. Tomas was a truck driver for R.C. Moore. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bulls fan. Tomas enjoyed life and loved being surrounded by...

Jul 12, 2018

Nancy C. Madouse, 75, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, July 12, 2018. She was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Bolecz, wife to the late Curtis Arnold Madouse and mother to the late Eric Madouse. Nancy proudly raised her grandson, Curtis Madouse and is survived by her sister, Deborah Gore. Services will be private. Contributions to American Cancer...

Jul 9, 2018

Anna Zaun, 106, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Holy Family Manor. She was born March 2, 1912; daughter of the late Imre and Theresa (Schmidt) Wenczel. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Zaun. Anna was a parishioner of St. John Capistrano Catholic Church. She dedicated her life to her family and will be...

Jul 9, 2018

Jacqueline M. Fetsko, 92, lifelong resident of Bethlehem. She is the daughter of the late Alexander R. and Susanna (Yosko) Fetsko. Ms. Fetsko has been associated with the National Printing Ink Research Institute at Lehigh University for 55 years retiring in 2004. A 1946 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, she earned her MS in chemistry from Lehigh University in...

Jul 7, 2018

John K. Connors, 58, of Easton, passed away on July 7, 2018. He was the son of the late Ann (Seydel) and Leo G. Connors. He was the loving husband of Heidi M. (Damhosl) Connors. John graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School and went on to receive his bachelors degree in Information Technology from the University of Richmond. He proudly...

Jul 6, 2018

Ethel M. Harvey, 90, of Lower Saucon Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Friday, July 6, 2018 in her home with her family by her side. Born April 4, 1928 in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Marguerite (Baugh) and Kenneth Mowlds. She was married to Fred G. Harvey more than 68 years. Ethel graduated from A.I. duPont High...

Jul 6, 2018

Robert W. Ardinger, 68, of Walnutport, passed away on July 6, 2018. He grew up in Bethlehem, the son of Lillian (Mead) and the late C. William Ardinger. He was the loving husband of Pamela (Williams) Ardinger. Robert graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School and went on to receive his Bachelors degree from Moravian College. He enjoyed golfing, reading, listening...

Jul 5, 2018

John B. “Bussy” Straubinger, 90, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Long Beach, California. He was the husband of Felicia (Alonso) Straubinger. John proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 36 years, holding several positions in the sales department. He will be...