Obituaries

Keith Rust, 87 of Bethlehem passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday March 25, 2022. Keith was predeceased by his beloved wife Jill E. Rust who passed away September 2, 2021. They were happily married for 63 years. Born February 22, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA Keith was the son of the late Charles H. and Anna Virginia (Green) Rust. He was also predeceased by his brother Richard S. Rust and his sister Joan V. Hayes. Keith was a graduate of Lehigh University where he was a member

Ida Echeverri, 79 of Bethlehem passed away at home on March 24, 2022 surrounded by her family. Ida was born in Eutuado, Puerto Rico on August 23, 1942, daughter of the late Felipe and Rosario (Gonzalez) Narvaez. Ida was a Christian woman and loved the Lord. Ida was a sales associate at Marshall’s and TJ Max for many years. She worked from 17 until her late sixties when she retired from Marshall’s. Ida loved to dress in the finest clothes and never went out the door unless he

Stefanos Kavourias, 73 of Bethlehem passed away on March 24, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Irene “Rena” Kavourias, they would have been married 39 years on October 23rd. Stefanos was born in Viki, Chios, Greece on February 12, 1949, son of the late Pantelis M. and Irene (Mihalas) Kavourias. He was a ship Captain for various Greek shipping companies. He enjoyed gardening, spear fishing and spending time with his family, especially with his

Mildred M. Betzler, 90 of Allentown passed away at home on March 22, 2022. She was the wife of Peter R. Betzler for 66 years until his passing on May 23, 2019. Mildred was born in Allentown on December 3, 1931 daughter of the late Nevin T. and Myrl L. (Deitrich) Hein, Sr. She was as a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Allentown. Survivors: Son Thomas Peter Betzler, Sr. husband of Robin of Greenville, SC, daughters Deborah A. Hawk wife of husband Jack of Allentown and E

Claudio Conte, 34 of Allentown passed away on March 22, 2022. Claudio was born in Hanau, Germany on September 12, 1988, son of Carla Castellanos-Conte of Allentown and the late Arthur Siek. He was a car detailer at Lehigh Valley International Airport. He was Christian. Survivors: Mother Carla, step-father William Pena, step-mother Lydia Gonzalez; children King Conte, Osiris Conte, Athena Conte and their mother Quanna Griffin and another daughter Zanida Dennis; brothers Chr

Mary Rankin Trautlein, 91 of Bethlehem passed away at Kirkland Village of Bethlehem on March 16, 2022. Mary was the wife of Donald H. Trautlein for 54 years until his passing on July 2, 2010. Mary was born in Elizabeth, NJ on August 16, 1930, daughter of the late William and Sarah (Wilkinson) Rankin. Mary was a member of The Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Mary’s maternal aunts, Thelma Joseph and Edna Hauenstein, doted on Mary (and eventually her children). Mar

Donna-Marie Dorney, 89 of Bethlehem passed away at home on March 16, 2022. She was the wife of the late Paul M. Dorney, Jr. Donna-Marie was born in Bethlehem on March 21, 1932, daughter of the late Elwood H. and Mable E. (Laible) Dollinger. She was a registered nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill and later was the school nurse at Salisbury High School for many years. She attended College Hill Moravian Church in Bethlehem. Survivors: Daughter Holly Norton wife of D

Elizabeth A. “Liz” Epsaro, 57 of Bethlehem passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 15, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. She was the wife of Thomas P. Epsaro, they would have been married 32 years on April 21st. Liz was born in Bethlehem on January 10, 1965 daughter of the late Francis A. and Louise (Galle) Holva. She was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church of Bethlehem. Liz will be remembered as a caring person who always put others before herself

Constance M. Warmkessel, 91 of Allentown passed away on March 11, 2022 at ProMedica, the former Manor Care in Allentown. Constance was born in Philadelphia on February 13, 1931, daughter of the late Royal and Mae (Ritter) Peiffer. She worked in customer service at Hawk Flour Mill for many years. Connie was happiest at home with family and friends. Survivors: Her daughters Donna W. Hauze wife of Charles G. (Chuck) Hauze of Macungie and Dawn M. Warmkessel of Fountain Hil

Eva Morel De Lopez, 96 of Allentown passed away at home on March 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Manuel De Jesus Lopez. Eva was born in Omoa, Honduras on September 17, 1925 daughter of the late Domingo and Angela (Guerrero) Morel. She was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Allentown. Survivors: Her daughter Ena Bogdanowicz wife of John, sons Eduardo Jesus Lopez husband of Adela Cordova Lopez, Enrique Lopez husband of Anabel G

Emanuel (Manny) C. Bakis, 90, of Allentown passed away on March 7, 2022. He was the loving husband of Helen (Kladias) Bakis, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Manny was born in Allentown to the late Charles and Bessie Bakis on May 13, 1931. He graduated from Allentown High School and Allentown Business College, after which he served in the Korean War with the 101st Airborne and 3rd Infantry Divisions. He and his brother, Theodore Bakis, owned and operated C. Bakis Son

Peter Bournias, 56 of Bethlehem passed away on March 1, 2022. Peter was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 10, 1965 son of Nicholas Bournias and Diosia (Sanabria) Smith. He was a cook at various restaurants in the Lehigh Valley. Survivors: His parents Nicholas and Diosia, son Nicholas Bournias, his Mother Tammy Ramirez; brothers Elias husband of Maryann, Christos, James husband of Leanne and John; sister Maria wife of Kostas; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Calling & Service

Aurora B. Chila, 94 of Bethlehem passed away at home on February 28, 2022. She was the wife of the late Vincent A. Chila who passed in 2012. Aurora was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador on August 14, 1927, daughter of the late Buenaventura and Crescencia (Mendoza) Aroujo. Survivors: Sons Alfredo Valverde and Albert V. Chila, daughters Gladys Harmony, Patricia Chila and Yvonne Weaver, 10 grandchildren, 11` great-grandchildren. She was a Mother to all and will be missed greatly. Vie

Doris R. Wenhold, 91 of Bethlehem passed away on February 26, 2022 at Alexandria Manor in Nazareth. She was the wife of the late Thomas W. James who passed in 1964 and the late Robert L. Wenhold who passed in 2006. Doris was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on December 28, 1930, daughter of the late Lewis C. and Ruth (Hinkle) Grover. Doris was a secretary at NCR retiring after 25 years. Doris was an active member of Lehigh Valley Grace Brethren Church in Bethlehem. She served o

Christopher Fish, 36 of Allentown passed away on February 21, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Chris was born in East Stroudsburg on February 25, 1985 son of Mary (Tully) Loch and the late Craig Loch. He was known as the “Waterboy” at Allen High School for many years. Chris also served as the board operator at Pates Park. He was also involved with Special Olympics. Survivors: Mother Mary, brothers Tyler Haydt, Mark Fisher (Natalie) and Tony Perez (Danielle); Au

Willis H. Moser, 95, died peacefully on February 20, 2022, in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospice, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Earl M. Moser and Evelyn (Thomas) Moser, and the older brother of Audrey S. Moser, who survives him. After graduating with Northampton High School’s class of 1944, Will entered the U.S. Army, taking his basic training at Camp Croft, SC, before serving in France and Germany with the 45th Infantry i

Augoustia (Zervos) Bibikos, of Harrisburg, PA, died on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living in Harrisburg. She was 74. She was the wife of the late Anastasios D. Bibikos. They were married for 40 years until Anastasios passed on October 10, 2009. They were members of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem, PA. Augoustia was born in Megara, Greece, to the late George and Maria Zervos. She emigrated from Greece in 1969 and became a U.S. Citizen

Robert H. “Mike” Hoffman, Jr., 81 of Northampton passed away at home on February 17, 2022. Husband of Diane M. (Kressley) Hoffman for 49 years until she passed on June 14, 2013. Bob was born in Allentown on July 18, 1940 son of the late Robert H. and Doris (Emery) Hoffman, Sr. He was an automotive parts salesman for over 50 years. Bob served in the US Marine Corp, a life member of Lehigh Valley Marine Corps League Detachment 296 and was named the 2018 Detachment Marine of t

Ralph R. Wieder, 94, of Allentown passed away on February 12, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Unit-Allentown. He was the husband of Jacqueline M. “Jackie” (Dennis) Wieder for 73 years Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late George E. and Ella K. (Prechtel) Wieder. He graduated from Allentown High School in 1945. Ralph was employed by PPL Corporation (formerly PP&L) for 41 years retiring in 1988 as supervisor-design drafting. He was a member and deacon o

Louise Helen Florence Long, 90 of Allentown passed away on February 9, 2022 at Heather Glen Senior Living in Allentown. She was the wife of the late Russel L. Long who passed on March 16, 2020. Louise was born in Allentown on December 25, 1931 daughter of the late Alphonso T. Hall and Florence (Berdelle) Hall Worman. Louise was a member of Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, Allentown and attended Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown. She graduated from Allentown Hi