Jose D. “Cielo” Garcia, 90 of Fountain Hill passed away at home on May 22, 2026 . He was the husband of Diana Dolly (Rivera) Garcia, they have been married for 31 years. Jose was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on January 24, 1936 son of the late Jose and Angela (Martinez) Garcia. He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survived by his wife Diana, son Carlos A. Garcia, daughters Aida L. Garcia wife of Raul and Wanda Ibette Garcia, sisters Maria Magdelena

Gerald R. “Jerry” Brunell, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away on May 18, 2026. He was the husband of the late Sandra “Sandy” (Spritzler) Brunell. The couple would have celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on June 19. Jerry was born in Fountain Hill on July 31, 1939, and was the son of the late Roy and Mary (Seigfeldt) Brunell. Following his father’s death, Jerry took over the family business, Roy’s Garage on Morton Street in Bethlehem, where he worked as owner and mechanic fo

Sandra Hernandez, 79, of Allentown passed away at her home on May 17, 2026. Sandra was born September 2, 1946 in York, PA to David W. Sr. and Thelma V. (Little) Sangrey. After moving to Allentown in her teens, Sandra built a beautiful and fulfilling life. Sandy, as she was known by those who knew and loved her, had a zest for life and a way of making everyone feel welcome and at home. Her hospitable nature shone brightly in her early years working as a server at Barone’s a

Panagiotis “Peter” Manesis, 74 of Breinigsville passed away on May 3, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Maria (Bozakis) Manesis, they were48 years on March 4th. Peter was born in Andros, Greece on July 1, 1951 son of the late George and Margarita (Roussos) Manesis. He was a Chef retiring after many years. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. Peter was a beloved husband and father, loved by everyone wh

Donna L. Klaassen, 61 of Allentown passed away on April 29, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. She was the wife of Kenneth F. “Frank” Klaassen, they would have been married 41 years on May 18th. Donna was born in Allentown on May 11, 1964 daughter of the late Eugene and Violet (Thompson) Behler, Sr. She graduated from Allen High School in 1982, from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in 1993 and received her BSN from Cedar Crest College in 2010. Donna was a Registered

Amelia Gloria “Amy” Giambilis, 74 of Hudson, FL formerly of Carlisle, PA passed away on April 29, 2026 in Hudson Florida. She was the wife of the late Nicholas J. Giambilis for 48 years until his passing on July 6, 2019. Amy was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 16, 1951 daughter of the late Francis and Angelina (Cecere) Coletti. She is survived by her daughter Kelly Peretzman, her granddaughters Angela Giambilis (31), Amelia Ingraham (25), Alyssa Peretzman (17), Alayna Pe

Janet E. Wesner, 78 of Bethlehem passed away at home on April 22, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Dale K. Wesner, they would have been married 59 years on August 5th. Janet was born in Fountain Hill on January 10, 1948 daughter of the late Donald O. and Jane (Showers) Sandt. Janet graduated from Liberty High School in 1965 and attended Humbold Airline Academy in Minnesota where she trained as an airline ticket agent and reservation agent.

Joanna Pappas 1932-2026 Joanna [Spanos] Pappas born August 23, 1932 in Warren , Ohio passed away April 20, 2026 peacefully at home, with family by her side, in Naples Fl after a courageous battle with kidney disease . Joanna attended public schools in Warren Ohio and then graduated from Eastern All Girls High School in Baltimore Md when the family moved to Baltimore Md. Joanna met her future husband Richard Pappas in Bethleh

Dr. Mary Becker passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Michael and Eleanor Demetrales. She was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and had been active in GOYA and the Daughters of Penelope. Dr. Mary Becker graduated from Moravian College and earned her PhD in Education from Lehigh University. She also did post graduate work at Harvard University. Dr. Mary Becker was employed as a Reading Supe

Cordelia Eve Jenkins Miller, passed away on April 17, 2026. Cordelia was born on November 26, 1948, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, to Robert H. and Thelma Francis Jenkins. Raised and educated in Bethlehem, she graduated from Liberty High School in 1966, carrying with her the poise and determination that would define her life. She began her professional journey at Almart Department Store before continuing her work with the Community Action Committee of