Obituaries

Tommy R. Lehr

Tommy R. Lehr, 83 of Allentown passed away at home on November 19, 2025. He was the husband of Diane L. (Fitch) Lehr, they would have been married 50 years on January 31st. Tommy was born in Allentown on August 30, 1942 son of the late Ralph F.C. and Annette (Richards) Lehr. He was a supervisor for the Streets Department for the City of Allentown retiring after many years. He served in the US Navy. Tommy was a member of the American Legion Post 576 Sumner Avenue and a Life Me

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David Lawrence McGuckin

David Lawrence McGuckin of Bethlehem, PA., born on October 16, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA., to Catharine McGuckin (nee Crilly) and John James McGuckin, passed away at age 80 on November 8, 2025, in Bethlehem, PA. He was predeceased by his wife of more than 26 years, Mary Ann (nee Piotrowski). He graduated from A. Lincoln High School in 1963 in Philadelphia and Drexel University in 1974 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He also held a Professional Engineer’s License with t

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Juana Irma Alarco

Juana Irma Alarco, 74 of Allentown passed away on November 3, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Juana was born in Pisco, Peru on August 21, 1951 daughter of the late Visitacion and Julia (Medina) Alarco. Juana was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Allentown. She was a line worker at The Morning Call retiring after many years. Survivors: Two daughters Erica Santos wife of German Santos and Jessica Gamboa; four grandchildren Luis Sant

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Krista Suzanne Volk

KRISTA S. VOLK 1959 – 2025 Krista S. Volk of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 2 at Saint Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 66 years old. Krista was born on October 9, 1959, in Danville, PA., the first child of the late Rev. David and Carolyn Volk. Krista lived in Sunbury and Windber, Pennsylvania, before moving to Freehold and settling with her family in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Along the way, she was an active member of Zion Luther

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Raymond C. DeLeon

Raymond C. DeLeon, 46 of Bethlehem passed away suddenly at home on October27, 2025. Raymond was born in Fountain Hill on July 28, 1979 son of Placido and Lucia (Solis) DeLeon. He was a production technician at Mack Truck. He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Survivors: His parents Placido and Lucia, daughter Ava Lucia DeLeon, sister Angie DeLeon-Solis, brothers Angel L. DeLeon husband of Marilyn and Michael P. DeLeon husband of Tara, nephew

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Candida Jens

Candida F. Jens, 89, of Bethlehem, PA, died October 27 th , 2025, at Kirkland Village, where she resided. She was married to the late Karl H. Jens for 63 years. Candy was born in Trenton, NJ, the daughter of the late Ernest H. Frenking Jr. and Marion Frenking. She was a Catholic. She attended Hamilton High School and was a co-editor of the school newspaper, The Criterion. During her reign she and her co-editor were able to get interviews from both General Eisenhower and

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Francis T. Stone, Jr.

Francis T. Stone Jr., 87, of Bethlehem, died Oct. 25 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Francis T. Stone Sr. and the late Emily (Palmer) Stone. He taught at Brooklyn Polytechnic University before joining AT & T Bell Laboratories, for which he worked for many years. He was an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem for almost 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan

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Clinton M. Dwyer

Clinton M. Dwyer Devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished family, music, and creativity Clinton M. Dwyer, 72, of Bethlehem, passed away on October 20, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus in Easton. He was the loving husband of Violet (Livingston) Dwyer, with whom he shared over 51 years of marriage. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, on November 7, 1952, he was the son of the late Ivy Dwyer. Clinton worked for many years as a Mail Room Clerk at a law firm befor

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John F. Ortwein, Jr.

John F. “Jay-O” Ortwein, Jr., 64 of Allentown passed away on October 17, 2025 in St. Luke’s Hospital-Allentown Campus. John was the husband of Donna M. (Schmidt) Ortwein, they would have been married 39 years on December 24 th . John was born in Bethlehem on February 16, 1961 son of Janet (Laslo) Ortwein and the late John F. Ortwein, Sr. Jay-O was the owner of Jay-O Sportswear, a family business which he continued after his father’s retirement. He was a member of St. Pa

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Bruce Bogdanski

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Bruce Bogdanski, age 69, of West Fenwick, Delaware, formerly of Bethlehem, PA. Bruce departed this life suddenly on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Bruce was born in Boonton, NJ, on January 22, 1956, to Henry C. and Twilight (Stark) Bogdanski. If life were a book, Bruce’s story would be one written with bold ink, filled with chapters of resilience,

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Victor M. Cruz

Victor M. Cruz , 71, of Bethlehem, passed away at his home on October 12, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Vazquez) Cruz, with whom he shared over 45 years of marriage. Born on May 25, 1954, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Victor was the son of the late Baldomero and Felicita (Diaz) Cruz. Victor had a deep love for music, especially playing his guitar, and he enjoyed working on antique vehicles, especially his 1957 Nova. He is survived by his wife Maria; daughter Maris

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Nancy M. Tettemer

Nancy M. Tettemer, 68 of Wescosville, passed away on October 6, 2025. Nancy was born in Allentown on October 11, 1956 daughter of the late Warren C. and Nancy (Maxin) Seagreaves. She began her career as a 911 Dispatcher for the City of Allentown and then became head office support staff for the Detective Bureau for the Allentown Police Department for many years.. Nancy enjoyed her job and her co-workers in the Allentown Police Department. Nancy loved her family, enj

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