Obituaries

Marjorie M. Faust, 95, passed away on December 23, 2025 at Milford Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Faust who passed away in 2014.  Mrs. Faust was born in Franklin, New Jersey, on November 26, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Clinton and Freda (McCloud) Down.  Mrs. Faust was an LPN at Phoebe Home, Parkway, and also provided private nursing for several years.  Survivors include: Janice Wilson (Tim Brady) of Fogelsville, Thomas Faust of Allent

Thomas Joseph Coogan, 72 of Allentown, PA passed away on January 11, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Thomas was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 15, 1953, son of the late Thomas J and Genevieve (Felthaus) Coogan.Thomas graduated from Allen High School in 1971 and attended Kutztown University. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in Grenada and Honduras.He was a Poker Manager at Naples Racetrack and Casino, retiring after many years.He was an avid tennis player and fan as

Lydia F. Calizo-Ray, 64 of Bethlehem passed away on January 11, 2026.  She was the wife of Clinton A. Ray.   Lydia was born in the Philippines on July 17, 1961 daughter of the late  and Francisca and Alfredo B. Calizo, Sr.   She was a devoted Certified Nursing Assistant retiring after 30 years.   She was a  member of Notre Dame Catholic Church of Bethlehem  later attended Spirit Temple Bible Church of Bethlehem.   She is survived by her husband Clinton A. Ray, siblings Basili

5 July 1925 – 11 January 2026 Matushka Julia K. Romanchak,  100, passed away in the arms of our Lord on January 11, 2026 and has taken her place among the angels. May God bless her and grant her memory eternal. A first generation Slovak American, Julia grew up on a farm in Leroy, Pa. during the Great Depression, and this had a fundamental influence on her values and her path in life. Julia strove for excellence. She was skilled at needlework and had a passion for English and

Helmut L.. Hoyer Jan.3.1932 Königsberg , Czech Dec.28.2025 Bethlehem, USA         Helmut L.  Hoyer, 93 of Bethlehem passed away surrounded by his family on December 28, 2025 . He was the husband of Hedwig (Hedi) Hoyer for 53 years until her passing on January 11, 2009.   Helmut was born in Königsberg, Czech on January 3, 1932, son of the late Johann and Anna (Dick) Hoyer.   Our wonderful, loving father lived both an amazing but hard life. A child in the 2nd World War, refugee

Mary Anne C. Guro, 84 of Northampton passed away at home on January 6, 2026.  She was the wife of the late Edward A. Guro; they were married on November 25, 1961.   Mary Anne was born in Bethlehem on February 19, 1941, daughter of the late Frederick and Catherine (Ripper) Williams.   She was an active member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church and still sang in the Funeral Choir.   Mary Anne was a devoted community volunteer.  She served as a court advocate for Turning

Nancy E. Mazziotta, of Allentown, passed away peacefully in her home on January 6th, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Louis F. Mazziotta. They would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on June 26th.    Born in Williamstown, NY, Nancy was the daughter of the late Harold K. & Bernadine E. (Miller) Helms.   Nancy graduated from Liberty High School in 1957. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Moravian College in 1961 & later received her Maste

Douglas Marcellus Davis, 75 of Easton passed away at home surrounded by his family on  January 5, 2026.  He was the husband of Kathleen Anne (Tully) Davis and they were married 43 years on August 21 st  of 2025.   Douglas was born in Bethlehem on  June 17, 1950, son of the late  Malka D. and Ruth D. (Williams) Davis.   He was the owner of Amber’s Carpets Inc. in New York City for many years.   He was a member of New Covenant Christian Community Church in Bethlehem. He was als

Kenneth H. Saff,  Sr., 103 of Bethlehem passed away on January 3, 2026.  He was the husband of Jean (Springer) Saff for 63 years until her passing on  June 7, 2014.   Kenneth was born in  Kane, PA on June 6, 1922, son of the late  Andrew and Esther (Tengstrand) Saff.   He served in the Army Air Corps during  World War II  and flew A 20’s during the Philippines Liberation. Kenneth also served in the Pennsylvania National Guard, where he learned to fly helicopters.    Kenneth g

Sarah A. Rice, 39, of Bethlehem, passed away on January 2, 2026.   Sarah was born in Fountain Hill on June 23, 1986, the daughter of Laurie (Martucci) Rice and the late Terry Robert Rice.   Sarah was truly one of a kind. She had a larger-than-life spirit and was undeniably the life of the party wherever she went. If you knew Sarah, you loved her and if you met her even once, you never forgot her. She had an infectious, unmistakable laugh that filled every room and made everyo

Michael A. Germanetti, 65 of Bethlehem passed away at home surrounded by his family on January 2, 2026.  He was the husband of Barbara E. (Snyder )Germanetti.   Michael was born in Bethlehem on October 19, 1960 son of the late Leo and Laura (Votolina) Germanetti.   He was a Lanta Bus Driver  for over 10 years.   Michael had a devoted love for building and customizing model cars, slot cars, trains and die cast vehicles.  He enjoyed watching Formula one, Indy car races as well

Barbara A. Meckler, 79 of Bethlehem passed away surrounded by her family on December 30, 2025 at Holy Family Senior Living in Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Meckler who passed in 1973.   Barbara was born in Bethlehem on February 15, 1946 daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Cope) Saeger.   Barbara graduated from Northampton High School in 1964.  She later attended Lincoln Technical Institute to become a Pharmacy Technician.   Barbara dedicated her car

Dr. Robert M. Sorensen, professor emeritus of hydraulic and coastal engineering in Lehigh University’s Department of Civil Engineering, passed away December 30, 2025, surrounded by his family.  He was 87.  He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Rita, and four children: Jonathan M. of Centerville, VA; Jen and her husband Charlie DeMatteo of Breinigsville, PA; and Mark J. and John R., both of Bethlehem.  He is also survived by three grandchildren: Adam, Megan, and Court

Juan Carlos Rivera , 35 of Allentown passed away on December 30, 2025.   He was born in Allentown on February 1, 1990, son of Adalberto Rivera and Guadalupe Cortez Luciano.   Juan is survived by his parents  Adalberto and Guadalupe,  brother Luis Rivera (Darlene Suarez), sisters Yessenia Rivera, Shakira Rivera, Miluska Rivera, Jalayaza Rivera  and many other siblings.   Viewing will be on Monday January 5, 2026 from 2PM to 4Pm in the Sell-Herron Funeral Home   1145 Lehigh Str

David D. Lapp 84 of Nazareth passed away on December 26, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.   David was born in Allentown on August 5, 1941 son of the late Fillmore and Lillian (Heil) Lapp.   He was a mail carrier for the US Postal Service retiring after many years.   Survivors: Nephew Robert T. Supon, Jr. and his wife Amy of Port Charlotte, FL, niece Sherryn Craig and her husband Douglas of Fairfax, VA, and grandnephews; Trent, Chase, Cameron, and Parker. Predeceased by a siste

John Constantinos Hrousis, 86, of Stewartsville, NJ, passed away on December 26, 2025.   John was born on February 24, 1939, to Constantinos and Kalliope (Karathanasis) Hrousis in Pagondas, Samos, Greece.   He was the husband of Eva (Michalitsianos) Hrousis. John and Eva celebrated 62 years of marriage on December 1,2025.   He was a residential building contractor for his entire life. He owned and operated the family business, Samos Construction, founded by his father.   A fa

Eduardo Rodriguez, 77 of Allentown passed away peacefully on  December 21, 2025.  He was the husband of Martha Rodriguez.   He is survived by his wife Martha Rodriguez,  daughter Helen Holland wife of Donald Holland, brothers Isaac Rodriguez and Otto Rodzel, sisters Doris Senese and Nancy Senese, granddaughter Keely Holland. Predeceased by a brother William Rodriguez and a sister Elizabeth Carucci.   The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday December 29, 2025 fr

Cheryl A. Moya, 71 of Allentown passed away on December 19, 2025  She was the wife of Richard Moya, Sr. , they were married 19 years.   Cheryl was born in Allentown on January 3, 1954 daughter of the late Rudolph Francis  and Doris Ruth (Baily) Haftl.     She was a pharmacy technician at Sacred Heart Hospital and the Good Shepherd Home retiring after many years.    Cheryl was an avid Dallas Cowboy Football fan.   Survived by her husband Richard, son Richard Moya, Jr. and his

Leticia Maria Ruiz, 98 of Bethlehem passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on December 16, 2025.   Leticia was born in Chinandega, Nicarargua on January 5, 1927, daughter of the late Juan Ramon Ruiz and Rosalia (Blanco) Najar.   She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Bethlehem.   The Migdalia Figueroa family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Lehigh Valley Hospice for their care, compassion and support shown to their Mother Leticia in h

Ernest Earl Rehrig, Jr., 79 of Allentown passed away on December 10, 2025 at Jewel Health Care in Allentown. He was the husband of the late Janette (Benjamin) Rehrig.   Ernest was born in Allentown on September 6, 1946 son of the late Ernest Earl and Beatrice (Trexler) Rehrig, Sr.   He was an assembly, production and  maintenance technician at Mack Trucks retiring after many years..   He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War from 1964-1967.   He was a former member of