Obituaries

Jose Ignacio Agramonte, Jr., 31 of Bethlehem passed away on April 25, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital In Fountain Hill. Jose was born in New York City, NY on January 13, 1992 son of Jose Ignacio Agramonte Zapata and Elsa Acevedo. He was a beautiful personality, playing and joking constantly, he would drown his sorrows with laughter, and he would always notice if you were down and feel the need to acknowledge that with love and open arms. Jose was a vibrant soul in a colorless ro

Deborah A. Adamopoulos, also known as Debbie, passed away on April 23, 2023, at the age of 63, in Bethlehem, PA. Debbie was born on September 2, 1959, in Hanover, PA, to Dean and Esther (Glover) Becker. Debbie was a graduate of LCCC with her Licensed Practical Nurse Degree and was a dedicated home care nurse for many years. She met the love of her life Stavros (Steve) Thalassinos and spent 35 years with him prior to his passing in December of 2020. They are reunited and danci

Laura E. Eckroade Bachman, 88 of Bangor passed away on April 21, 2023 surrounded by her family at the Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Bethlehem. She was the wife of Frank E. Bachman, they would have been married 38 years on August 2nd. Laura was born in Bethlehem on December 9, 1934 daughter of the late William and Anna (Fritchman) Lynn. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bangor and a member of the Washington Twp. Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors: Daughters

James C. Capetanakis, 90 of Allentown passed away on April 20, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Niove (Dimitriadis) Capetanakis, they would have been married 61 years on May 20th. Jimmy was born in Sparta, Greece on July 31, 1932, son of the late Constantine and Helen (Maravel) Capetanakis. He was the owner of the Park House Restaurant in Park Slope, NY and he was a realator for Apollo 14 in Bay Ridge, NY. Jimmy was a member of St. Nicholas

William D. Masucci, 81 of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Lana (Harper) Masucci. Bill was born in Schenectady on October 21, 1942, son of the late Louis and Viola (Korowajczyk) Masucci. Bill is survived by his wife, daughters Amanda Schiavo and Deirdre Ogorzalek (Christopher), both of Lebanon Twp., NJ, son James Masucci (Sharon) of St. Louis, MO, and grandchildren Katie, Matt, Hannah, Zachary, Ma

Samuel Torres, 66 of Allentown passed away on April 18, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria Elena (Valcarcel) Torres, they were married 41 years on March 20th. Samuel was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico on February 16, 1957 son of the late Victor and Tomasa (Ortiz) Torres. He worked at Hatfield Quality Meats retiring after many years. He was a member of New Life Church in Allentown. Survivors: Wife Maria Elena, daughter Samary Torres, son

Beverly L. Lambert 88 of Easton journeyed to her eternal home on April 15, 2023 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. She was the wife of Edward J. Lambert for 37 years until his passing on December 3, 2010. Born in Glendon, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Raub) Leamon. Beverly graduated from Wilson High School in 1951. She was a proof reader at Mack Printing in Wilson. As a homemaker, Beverly loved cooking, baking and took pride i

Joanne T. Conelias, 81 of Bethlehem passed away on April 10, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. She was the beloved wife of Trent P. Conelias and just celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on March 9th. Joanne was born in Allentown on August 19, 1941 daughter of the late Joseph J. and Mary (Gerencser) Groller. Joanne graduated from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in 1961 and was a registered nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown retiring after 45 years. S

William McKee, 68, of Danielsville, passed away on his birthday April 9th, 2023 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was born on April 9th 1955 to Ann and Thomas McKee in Manhattan NY. He mostly spent his youth getting into mischief, but then in 1974 he met Lorraine, who changed his whole life and they married in 1975. They went on to have their only child Jennifer. Bill loved his family more than anything in the world. He extended that love to everyone he met, willing

Edgar Lopez, 31 of Allentown passed away on April 8, 2023. Edgar was born in Jersey City, Nj son of Melvin Lopez and Nancy (Roman) Vargas. Survivors: Mother Nancy Vargas wife of Fernando Vargas, father Melvin Lopez, brothers Melvin Lopez and Brian Burtes, daughter Eliyanna, maternal grandmother Carmen Roman, paternal grandfather Guillermira Jimenez, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Viewing and Funeral Mass: Wednesday April 12, 2023, viewing 8AM to 9:45AM f

Juan Ramon Rodriguez, 60 of Allentown passed away on April 8, 2023. Juan was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on September 22, 1962, son of Juan Ramon Rodriguez and the late Cleodominia Quinones. Survivors: Daughter Lillian Rodriguez, sons Pete Rodriguez husband of Heidy Rodriguez and Juan Ramon Rodriguez, Jr., Sisters Maritza Rodriguez and Carmen Rivera, 8 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a brother Jesus Vicens. Viewing: Thursday April 13, 202

Carmen Rivera (77) of Allentown, passed away on April 4, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Carmen was born in Camuy, Puerto Rico on August 14, 1945, daughter of the late Casiano Rivera and Leonarda Perez. Carmen was a member of Emmanuel Assembly of God in Allentown and also attended Samaria Evangelical Church in Allentown. Survivors: Son Damian Romero husband of Margie, daughter Noemi Romero wife of Ismael Medina; five grandchildren Yajaira, Michael A, Michael D, D

Pablo J. Rivera, 66 of Bethlehem passed away on March 26, 2023 surrounded by his family at St’ Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus in Easton. Pablo was born in Manhattan, NY on June 4, 1956 son of the late Juan Rivera Vasquez and Zenaida Otero Cotto. He was the lead painter at Polycell Industries for retiring after many years. Survivors: Son Pablo Rivera, Jr., daughter Denisse Rivera, girlfriend of over 20 years Yvonne Baker, granddaughter Destiny Alicea, great grandchildren Aur

Sandra “Spritz” Brunell, 79 of Bethlehem passed away on March 25, 2023. Sandy was the wife of Gerald (Jerry) R. Brunell, they would have been married 41 years on June 19th. Sandy was born in Fountain Hill on January 16, 1944 daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Zsilavecz) Spritsler. She worked at the Bethlehem Steel Company retiring after 28 years. Sandy and Jerry enjoyed many years of fishing and camping especially in Chincoteague, Virginia. Survivors: Husband Jerry

Joan Drey, known for her hospitable personality and joyous smile passed away on March 21, 2023 at age 85. Joan Drey was born to Herman and Lillian Werner in the coal region of Pottsville Pennsylvania. She was musically inclined and greatly influenced through both of her parent’s determination along with their willingness to sacrifice for their family’s success. As a young teenager and throughout her early adulthood Joan excelled as a musician as lead band member with the “Sun

Kathleen J. Hoffert, 90 of Bethlehem passed away peacefully at the Inpatient Hospice at Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th Street in Allentown. Kathy was born in Bethlehem on January 26, 1933 daughter of the late Raymond R. and Florence (Siegfried) Hoffert. She was a College Librarian for many years at Muhlenberg College in Allentown. Kathy was an active member of the former Salem Lutheran Church in Bethlehem serving on the Church Council, Altar Guild, Worship & Music Committee and

Kathy Kim Stewart, 76 of Trexlertown passed away on March 16, 2023. She was the wife of Walter W. “Butch” Stewart for 57 years until his passing on January 1,2022. Kathy was born in Allentown on September 11, 1946 daughter of the late Erwin Piger. She was a customer service representative for Prudential Insurance Company and the Hartford Insurance Company. Kathy was an avid camper who also enjoyed going to their family cabin, loved vacationing in Florida where Walt Disney Wo

Vasilios S. Tsamoutalidis,83 of Bethlehem passed away at home on March 8, 2023. He was the husband of Marietina “Mary” (Garbis) Tsamoutalidis for 35 years until her passing in 2004. Vasilios was born in Athens, Greece on September 5, 1939 son of the late Stamatis and Kiparissia (Vasilaros) Tsamoutalidis. Vasilios served in the Greek Army. He was a Union painter and retired from G.C. Zarnas Company in Bethlehem. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bethle

Diane Marsilio-Diamond, 63 of Allentown passed away on March 4, 2023 peacefully at home with her loving family at her side. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl (Astleford) Marsilio. She graduated from Salisbury High School and worked at St. Luke’s Hospital as a unit clerk for eight years. Diane graduated from Kutztown University with a Master’s Degree in speech pathology and was employed as a speech-language pathologist in Allentown School District. Diane had a

Theologos “Theo” Petridis, 78 of Bethlehem passed away in Trinity, Florida on February 27, 2023. He was the husband of the Maria (Kealar) Petridis for 51 years until her passing on September 24, 2021. Theo was born in Kalos Agros, Drama, Greece on August 14, 1944 son of the late Iordanis and Martha (Erezoglou) Petridis. Theo came to the United States in 1978 and settled in Bethlehem where he worked for various Lehigh Valley Restaurants. In 1980 he and his wife Maria ope