Obituaries

Jane M. Frank, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away on February 9, 2024, at Moravian Village. She was the loving wife of James W. Frank (Jim), to whom she was happily married for 65 years. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Herman Otto Hinz. A graduate of Liberty High School, Jane enjoyed her career as a real estate agent for Weichert Realtors. She was at her best when meeting and helping people. Known as Nana to her family, she loved to bake, garden, sew, read, lou

Frank Garofalo, 72 of Allentown passed away on February 7, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. Frank was born in Bethlehem on August 11, 1951 son of the late Rosario and Margaret (Barany) Garofalo. He worked at HCSC Linen Company for many years. Survivors: Daughters Amy Germick wife of Albert of Allentown, Jennifer Garofalo and Crystal Garofalo both of Northampton, sons Michael A. Garofalo husband of Nicole of Pen Argyl and Jason Laubach of Allentown; ten grandchild

Catherine L. Meckstroth, 89 of Bethlehem passed away on February 6, 2024, in Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown. She was the wife of Edwin A. Meckstroth for 62 years until his passing on November 12, 2018. Catherine was born in Allentown on January 14, 1935, daughter of the late Harold and Rose (Jaindl) Heiney. Catherine graduated from Allen High School and received her Associate degree in Accounting from DeSales University. She was a bookkeeper and accountant at Quaker Sho

Demetrios (Jimmy) Zamanis was born in Greece on June 6, 1930, in the small village of Paleopirgos in the northern part of the Epirus province. He was born to Vasilios Zamanis and Polixeni (nee Anagnostopoulos) and had two older siblings: sister Eleni and brother Theofanis. He survived the war in Greece and immigrated to the U.S. in 1946. Drafted into service with the Army of the United States, he was a member of the 6th Infantry Regiment (“Regulars”) and served as an infantry

Linda R. Spengler, 78 of Allentown passed away on February 2, 2024 at the Devon House in Allentown. Linda was born in Allentown on August 7, 1945 daughter of the late Kenneth C. and Ruth S. (Christman) Spengler. Those who knew Linda remember her as a generous and giving person. When her Mother passed away, she moved in with her Father and took care of him for 8 years. When her friends got sick Linda drove them to their doctor’s appointments, went shopping and cooked meals f

Richard J. Reinbold, 84 of Hanover Twp. passed away on January 30, 2024 surrounded by his family at the Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Bethlehem. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Malloy) Reinbold for over 62 years. Richard was born in Coaldale, PA on April 4, 1939, son of the late David W. and Anna Dorothy (Hudock) Reinbold. He graduated from Coaldale High School in 1956 and in 1960 from Penn State with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Richard worked at the Bethlehem Steel

Stanton William H.A. White, 73 of Bethlehem Twp. passed away at home on January 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Morena (Maithland) White, they would have been married 52 years on April 24th. Stanton was born in Guyana, South America on December 2, 1950, son of the late Regional and Olive (Johnson) White. He was a mechanic for Sear and Roebuck retiring after many years. He was Presbyterian. Survivors: Wife Morena, daughters Olive Sinclair o

Richard C. Master, 92 of Allentown passed away on January 20, 2024. He was the husband of Jeannette C. (Schaffer) Master for 51 years until her passing in 2002. Richard was born in Emmaus on April 5, 1931 son of the late Howard and Clara (Hoffman) Master. He owned Master TV and Master Photography, worked for Luchenbach & Johnson and the Holiday Inn/Comforts Suites in Allentown. Survivors: Daughters Davida A. Master Halpin wife of Dennis and Lola L. Master Schimmel, two grand

Carly Joan Grozier, 20, of Bethlehem, passed away surrounded by her loving friends and family on January 17, 2024, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born in Bethlehem on March 4, 2003, Carly was known for her vibrant personality, fighting spirit, sass, and sense of humor. Carly is survived by her parents, Catherine A. Given and Vance J. Grozier, brother Kenneth C. Grozier of Philadelphia, sister Connor M. Grozier of West Chester, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She wa

David L. Pengelly, 70 of Allentown passed away at home on January 9, 2024. He was the husband of Alanna C. (Fox) Pengelly, they were married 49 years on November 14th. David was born in Allentown on May 2, 1953 son of the late Albert L. and Dorothy E. (Meier) Pengelly. He was a truck driver for Beverage Transportation which became The Diamond Group retiring after 30 years. He attended the Lehigh Valley Free Presbyterian Church in Walnutport. David loved to check the weather

Damian A. Gasdaska, 47 of Phillipsburg, NJ passed away on January 8, 2024 at St. Luke’s Warren Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Bethlehem, he was the beloved husband of Melissa (née Piezal) Gasdaska. He was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, Bethlehem, which was formerly Ss. Cyril and Methodius, where he served as an altar boy throughout his childhood. He also was a communicant at Ss. Phillip and James Catholic Church in Phillipsburg, NJ. He gra

Roberta M. “Bobbie” Carraghan, 79 of Bethlehem passed away on January 7, 2024 surrounded by her family at at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Harry Q. Carraghan. Roberta was born in Bethlehem on August 16, 1944, daughter of the late Robert C. and Mary J. (Maio) Brueningsen. She was a crane operator at the Bethlehem steel retiring after many years. Roberta was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Roberta will be greatly miss

Carmelo Antonio Quinones, 49 of Allentown passed away on January 5, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentown. Carmelo was born in Bethlehem on March 23, 1974 son of Elsie Quinones and Carmelo Quinones, Jr.. Survivors: Mother Elsie Quinones, father Carmelo Quinones, Jr., sons Carmelo Antonio Quinones, IV and Neko Antonio Quinones., daughter Felicity Nelleisha Quinones, brothers Daniel Luis Quinones and Jeffrey Brownlee, sisters Carmen Quinones, Yolanda Quinones and Cynthia Ma

Dawn M. Leibensperger, 86 of Allentown passed away on January 5, 2024 at the Phoebe Home in Allentown. She was the wife of Robert J. Leibensperger for 64 years until his passing on June 12, 2023. Dawn was born in Allentown on June 6, 1937 daughter of the late Henry and Bertha (Richert) Klinesmith. She was a telephone operator for AT&T and a microscope operator in the clean room retiring after 40 years. She was a member of Grace UCC in Allentown. Survivors: Son James Leibens

Anastasia Lyanna Roberts, 27 days passed away on January 3, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest surrounded by her parents Tatyana Delvalle and Michael D. Roberts, Jr. and loving family. Anastasia was born in Allentown on December 7, 2023. Survivors: Her parent’s Tatyana and Michael, maternal grandparents Angelina Bermudez and Frank Delvalle, paternal grandparents Michael D. Roberts, Sr. and Luzaida Elliott, maternal great-grandmother Isabelle Matos, paternal great-gra

Willard H. Bader, 87 of Salisbury Twp passed away at home in January 2, 2024. He was the husband of Roberta J. (Ernst) Bader, they would have been married 19 years on February 12th. Willard was born in Trumbauersville on December 27, 1936 son of the late Edwin and Laura (Haus) Bader. Survivors: Wife Roberta, sister Ruth Fillman and a nephew James Fillman. Predeceased by a brother Paul Bader. Service: Private, funeral arrangements by the Sell-Heron Funeral Home 1145 Lehigh

Kevin Michael Schork 5/22/71 – 1/1/24 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kevin Michael Schork, 52, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, father of Jacqualine Kelley and Adrianna Kelley. Kevin is survived by his children, Adrianna and Jacqualine, as well as his wife, Tracey Schork. Kevin passed away on January 1, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida at Specialty Care Hospital while battling ongoing health complications. He was born to Marlene Gail Schork and was raised by Rober

Mary Ann McGuckin of Bethlehem passed away on January 1, 2024. She was married to David L. McGuckin for 26 years. She was born in Allentown to the late Marian (nee McCrickerd) and Sigmund Piotrowski. She graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School and Moravian College. She was employed by PP&L in their Nuclear Department for over 30 years before retiring in 2014. She was predeceased by her daughter Karen (nee Plessl) Samson in 2012. She will be dearly missed by f

Theresa J. Lichak, 98 of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Steven J. Lichak for 54 years until he passed in 2002. Theresa was born in Scranton, PA on December 27, 1925, daughter of the late John and Caroline (Swetz) Myernick. She was a Registered Nurse, graduating from St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing in New York City in 1946. She worked at Scranton State General Hospital in the Operati

Fae A. Guerin, 75 of Bethlehem passed away at home on December 28, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Kenneth J. Guerin, they were married 53 years on August 22nd. Fae was born in York County, PA on August 25, 1948 daughter of the late Leon E. and Miriam N. (Lease) Matthew, Sr. Fae received her BA in Sociology from Millersville University and later her Masters in Counseling also from Millersville. She retired from Warren County Community College in Washingto