Obituaries

Mary Ellen (Williams) Fisher passed away on September 19, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by her family. She would have turned 80 years old on September 24th. She was born in 1941 in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, the daughter of Edward G. Williams and Teresa (Mentes) Williams. Her father was a successful entrepreneur who started the Jersey Spreader Corporation, which produced paving equipment used in building parts of the Interstate Highway System. Mary Ellen graduated fro

Swarnjeet Kaur, age of 73 resided in Nazareth, PA has passed away on September 15, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus in Easton. The wife of Joginder Singh Kahlon, they would have been married 51 years on October 4th. Swarnjeet was born in Jalandhar, India on February 15, 1948, daughter of late Natha Singh and Manjit Kaur Bajwa. Survivors: Her husband Joginder Singh Kahlon, Son Inderpal Singh Kahlon husband of Harvinder Kaur, daughters Mandeep Kaur wife of Dalbir

Peggy Whitney Hobbs was born to Evelyn Whitaker Miller Whitney and Dwight Wright Whitney in Topeka, Kansas on May 16, 1934, the fourth generation to live in Kansas after the brave Whitakers trekked across country in covered wagons (she was told) from New England. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Kansas and taught in junior high school in Topeka for one year in 1956. She signed up to teach in Turkey with the Congregational Church, the follo

Tina Doreen (Smith) King, 50 of Effort passed away on September 11, 2021 surrounded by her family at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Tina was born in Bethlehem on February 23,1971, daughter of Betty (Patterson) Smith and Fred Smith, Jr. Tina was a home health aide for many years. Survivors: Her Mother Betty, daughters Jasmine Smith and Janaya Henry, sons Justin King, Jordan King and Joshua King; brother Corey Smith husband of Kristy and their children Mikayla and Keian

Filio Kondoleon, 91 of Bethlehem passed away at home surrounded by her family on September 10, 2021. She was the wife of the late James Kondoleon. Filio was born in Athens , Greece on April 15, 1930 daughter of the late Demitrios and Anna (Aspritis) Athanasidou. She was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. Survivors: Her daughters Anna Koutsoumbis, wife of Lambros and Marika Koutsouris, wife of John both of Bethlehem; six grandchildren Kaliopi,

Jesus M. Murga, 33 of Allentown passed away on September 10, 2021 surrounded by his family at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the fiancé of Arazelis Ortiz, they have been together for 13 years. Jesus was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on December 26, 1987, son of Jose Ruiz and Zoraida Marquez. He was a self-employed mechanic for many years. Survivors: His parents Jose and Zoraida, fiancé Arazelis, daughters Zoriellis I. Murga, Zorianalis I. Murga and Janyeliz

Earnest K. Neidig, 81 of Bethlehem, PA passed away suddenly on Sunday September 5, 2021. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles and Lillian (Dice) Neidig. He was the husband of Sharon (Rhines) Neidig, they were together for 31 years. Earnest was employed by Western Union for 20 years. Earnest is survived by his wife Sharon; sons Earnest, Jr. (Donna) and Eric (Keri); stepsons Ray (Tammy) Kresge and Greg (Terri) Kresge; stepdaughter Lori (Mike) Gehris; grandsons

Jose Francisco Rosario, 51 of Allentown passed away on September 4, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Yaniry A. (Tineo) DeRosario. Jose was born in Bonao, Dominican Republic on May 22, 1970, son of Jose Rodriguez Rosario and Teresa DeJesus Almonte. He was a self- employed master tailor and worked at Brooke’s Brothers at the Promenade Shops in Bethlehem for many years. Survivors: Wife Yaniry, son Jacob Rosario husband of Paula, daughter Emm

David A. Diehl, 79 of Allentown passed away at home on August 28, 2021. David was born in Allentown son of the late John William and Evelyn (Sechler) Diehl. As a young boy David enjoyed fishing, investing and fixing up cars. He served as an MP in the US Army in Germany. He was a Technician at PP&L, retiring after 40 years. Survivors: His sister Sally Anita Phillips wife of Tom of Springfield, PA, two nephews Michael D’Ignazio of Aston, PA and James D’Ignazio husband of Sally

Michael James Siderias, 74, of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on August 20, 2021, in Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Mike, as he was known, was born in Kambia, Chios, Greece, on October 5, 1946, son of the late James and Georgia (Berlis) Siderias. In December 1959, at age 13, he immigrated to the United States with his mother, and two of his siblings (Gus and Debbie). They joined his father and elder sister, Nina, who had arrived in 1955. The close-knit f

George G. Gekas, 91, passed away surrounded by family and friends on August 17, 2021 at River Mead in Peterborough, NH. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Gloria S. Gekas (nee Stratos), and will be laid to rest by her side in Allentown, PA. George was born in Harrisburg, PA, on April 11, 1930, son of the late Gust and Katherine (Psyhogios) Gekas. George was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. Gloria and George raised their family in Gr

John M. Georgiou, 62 of Bethlehem passed away suddenly on August 14, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. John was born in Zevgolatio, Greece on April 23, 1959, son of Pagona “Vivi” (Zervos) Georgiou and the late Michael Georgiou. He is survived by his Mother Vivi, beloved daughter Johanna Miller wife of Jesse Miller, precious grandchildren Jensen and Joel Miller, loving brother George Georgiou, loving nephew Michael John Georgiou who was more like a son. Also

Mary Claire Einfalt, 78, of Wind Gap, died August 11 in her home surrounded by love. Born November 9, 1942 in Easton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Barber) Herritt. Mary loved working with flowers and crafts and was a talented decorator. For many years she and her husband, Louis Einfalt, enjoyed antiquing and selling her floral creations at markets. She especially enjoyed displaying her work annually at Victorian Days in Belvedere, New Jerse

Lambros Michael Zumas, 87 of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on August 8, 2021 surrounded by his family at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital in Bethlehem. He was the husband of Stamatia (Skyriotis) Zumas, they would have been married 50 years on October 31st. Lambros was born on March 31, 1934 to the late Michael Zumas and Paraskeve (Filipos) Zumas in the small village of Kambia on the island of Chios, Greece. His family struggled through difficult times during World War II

Anthony R. Kyvelos, 52, of Fogelsville passed away on August 4, 2021 from injuries sustained in a bicycle crash. He was the husband of Kristen (Fleming). They were married on April 19, 1997, in Annapolis, MD and were married for 24 years. Anthony was born in Queens, New York on October 14, 1968, son of Daniel and Margaret (Lyman) Kyvelos. He grew up on Staten Island and graduated from Tottenville High School in 1986 where he was a member of the track and cross country teams a

Anne R. Kline, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 1, 2021 at Kirkland Village of Bethlehem. Anne was the wife of Eugene R. Kline for 45 years until his passing on June 30, 2001. Anne was born in Wilkes-Barre on July 4, 1931, daughter of the late Edward J. and Helen (Kelly) Rogan. She had four brothers and four sisters – a truly wonderful Irish-Catholic clan that she cherished throughout her life. Anne was a faithful and active member of Church of the Assumption BVM in Be

Eleftherios (“Terry”) J. Kotsatos, 72 of Bethlehem passed away on July 30, 2021 surrounded by his family at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in Manhattan, New York. Terry was the husband of Despina “Debbie” E. (Vournou) Kotsatos, they were 48 years married on August 19, 1973. Leftheri was born in Egrigoros, Chios, Greece on September 17, 1948, son of the late Ioannis and Irini (Gentidis) Kotsatos. At the tender age of 14, Terry embarked on his global hospitality travels whi

Wendy M. Fox, 65 of Allentown passed away at home on July 26, 2021. She was the wife of William K. Fox for 27 years until he passed on February 28, 2020. Wendy was born in Bethesda, MD on December 27, 1955, daughter of the late Jerome J. and Barbara Ann (Ball) Galinsky. She was a home health aide for Maxim. She was a member of Bethel Bible Fellowship Church in Allentown. Survivors: Daughters Meghan Smith of Blue Bell, PA Erin Scott wife of Stephen of North Kingston, RI and

Anne G. Clements, 77, of Bethlehem passed away on July 24, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus. Anne was the wife of Thomas C. Clements. They would have been married 57 years on October 30th. Anne was born in Pulaski, Virginia, on March 10, 1944, daughter of the late William Jefferson and Madge (Fuller) Gillespie, Jr. She was a lifelong volunteer in the Gift Shop at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill with over 5,000 hours. Anne was also a dedicated volunteer for th

Berry G Richards, 90 of Bethlehem, formerly of North Adams, MA died peacefully at home on July 15, 2021 following a brief illness. Daughter of the late Steven and Athena (Melachroinides) Gargal, Berry received her AB from Vassar College and her MS from SUNY Albany. The first woman Director of Libraries at Lehigh University, Berry introduced innovative technologies and services; created the special collections division, and planned the building of Fairchild-Martindale Library