Obituaries

Evangelista Rodriguez, 75 of Allentown passed away on January 2, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Eugdalia (Tosado) Rodriguez. Evangelista was born in Quedradillas, Puerto Rico on September 26, 1945 son of the late Monserrate and Maria Luisa (Rivera) Rodriguez. Survivors: Wife Eugdalia, daughter Mavilin Rodriguez, sons Joselito Rodriguez husband of Joanne and Michael; six grandchildren, many brothers and sisters. Calling & Service: Calli

Frances A. Lehr, 80 of Allentown died on January 2, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono. Wife of the late Ronald E. Lehr who passed in 2018 and the late Richard Piskula who passed in 1969 in while serving in the Vietnam War. Frances was born in Allentown on February 7, 1940 daughter of the late James and Annette F. (Chandlee) Kingston. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Allentown. She was a customer service representative at Aetna Insurance, worked at the JC Penn

Catherine “Katina’ Lousos, 93 of Allentown died on Tuesday December 29, 2020. She was the wife of the late Gerasimos Lousos. Catherine was born in Kozani, Greece on November 14, 1927, daughter of the late Lazaros and Vasiliki Triantafilou. Catherine came to the USA on March 27, 1969. Catherine worked at phoenix Clothes until her retirement. Catherine was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral where she was a member of the Senior Citizens. She was also a member

Angela “Angie” Deitzer, 93, of Bethlehem, died on December 22, 2020. Angie was the wife of Herman Deitzer for 58 years until his death in 2011. Angie was born in Scranton, PA daughter of the late George and Theodora (Rempis) Dervas. Angie was a faithful member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. She was a member of the Daughters of Penelope, Paeon Chapter #253 in Bethlehem, and the Senior Citizens of the Cathedral. She was a kind and generous person, a g

Nicholas V. Paxos, 52 of Easton passed away at home on December 21, 2020. He was the husband of Parthena N. (Papadopoulos) Paxos, they were married 24 years on May 26th. Nick was born in Bethlehem on November 24, 1968 son of Vasilios and Maria (Kalogeras) Paxos of Bethlehem. For over 20 years Nick operated Paxos Produce in Easton with his parent’s. Later he was the Finance Manager at Lehigh Valley Honda for many years. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Stavros Thalassinos, 72 of Allentown passed away suddenly on December 19, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Deborah A. (Becker) Adamopoulos for over 35 years. He was born in Makrihori, Greece son of the late George and Sophia (Satsoglu) Thalassinos. Stavros, known to many as Pops, came to America as a young adult in pursuit of better opportunities. Throughout his time here on earth he touched so many lives. Stavros worked as a general contracto

Ann Sayre Linderman Shanley died at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, PA on December 19, 2020, suddenly but peacefully, while taking physical therapy. She had recently celebrated her 92nd birthday in a Zoom call with 21 family members. She had tested positive for COVID-19 two days earlier, was mending a broken hip, and had been isolated for months in quarantine; but she was anticipating Christmas, a season of giving she loved. Mrs. Shanley found it hard to give herself a

George Sitaras, 93 of Bethlehem passed away on December 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Hariklia (Neamonitis) Sitaras for 72 years until her passing on July 15, 2020. George was born in Chios, Greece on September 27, 1927 son of the late Yiannis and Kalliope (Zannis) Sitaras. George was the owner of George’s Oasis on Schoenersville Road in Bethlehem for many years He was a faithful member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Helen D. Beidler, 95 of Allentown passed away on December 15, 2020 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown. The wife of the late Henry W. Beidler who died in 1998. Helen was born in Limeport, PA daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Samuel) Hercey. Survivors: Two sons David R. Beidler husband of Linda of Fogelsville and Barry G. Beidler of Allentown; two grandchildren Jessica Brans, wife of Martin and Michael Beidler husband of Nicole, three great-grandchildren Hunter

Duran “Chico” Chakarian passed away Friday morning, December 11th. Chico lived in Bethlehem most of his life. Chico was the son of the late Agnone Haig “Chuck” and Sylvia (Hovanesian) Chakarian. and He graduated from Liberty High School in 1978. He attended Cooperstown College while working and living in Quakertown. Chico moved back to Bethlehem in 2010 into his childhood home. He enjoyed taking care of the house and spent much of his free time maintaining and landsca

A.Thomas Kartsotis, 85, of Allentown, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was married to Pauline (Athans) who passed away in 2015. He was born in Fountain Hill, son of Photis and Pauline (Loupos) Kartsotis. A 1952 graduate of Fountain Hill High School, Tom also graduated from Lehigh University with undergraduate and post-graduate degrees. He was an educator in the Bethlehem Area School District for 43 years, spe

Hope Vasilas of Allentown passed away on November 30, 2020 at the home of her daughter Olympia Fafoutis in Severn, MD. Hope was born in Manhattan, NY and the daughter of the late Peter Caruso and Demetra (Anagnostakou) Vasilas of Sparta, Greece. She received a BA in Political Science from Cedar Crest College in Allentown. For the last 28 years of her career, Hope was the Logistics Manager for the U.S. Army, Department of Military Science at Lehigh University. Hope was a faith

Charles E. Huffort, 89 of Allentown passed away on November 29, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. Husband of the late Barbara (Richards) Huffort. Charles was born in Allentown son of the late Roland T. and Lorraine (Baus) Huffort, Sr. Charles served in the US Army during the Korean War and received a Purple Heart . He was a bus driver for Lanta retiring after more than 30 years. Survivors: Sons Charles Lynn and Ernest Lynn, faithful daughter and caretaker Donna B

Luis A. Martinez, 53 of Bethlehem passed on November 29, 2020 away at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Luis was born in Ponce Puerto Rico, son of the late William and Carmen (Nasario) Martinez Survivors: His siblings Luis Antonio, Miguel, William, Evelyn, William, Lydia Daisy, Julio, Hector and Juan Martinez and their families. Predeceased by a step-son Carlos Rodriguez. Drive By or Walk Up Viewing: Thursday December 3, 2020 from 11 AM to 12 noon at the Sell-Herron Funera

Altagracia Jimenez, 66 of Bethlehem passed away on November 27, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. Altagracia was born in Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic, daughter of the late Maximino Mieses and Angela Jimenez. Survivors: Daughters Carmen Ortega and Lumi Fernandez, sons Robert Ortega and Blas Ortega; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, many brothers and sisters. Viewing: Tuesday December 1, 2020 from 10AM to 12 Noon in the Herron Funeral Home 458 Center

Betty C. Boerner, 92, of Bethlehem, formerly of Cape Cod Massachusetts died on November 23, 2020 at Saucon Manor Nursing Home in Hellertown, Pennsylvania. She is survived by three sons, David, Jeffrey, and Christopher, seven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Betty was born on January 22nd, 1928 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Fred and Lucy Clarkson. After graduating from New Bedford High School, Betty enrolled in the New Bedford St. Luke’s H

George C. Fosburg, 66, of Bethlehem passed away on November 18, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Buskirk) Fosburg. They were married 47 years on October 5th. George was born in Easton on August 17, 1954, son of the late Dorothy (Wyant) Fosburg. He served in the US Army from 1971-1977. He worked in the distribution department at The Morning Call for 27 years. Survivors: Wife Mary Ann, daughter Lisa, and grandson Ryan. Predeceased by

Denise M. Pena, 50 of Bethlehem passed away suddenly on November 15 in Cookeville, TN while transporting dogs for her animal rescue. She was the wife of Robert Pena, they were married 28 years on August 29th. Denise was born in Bethlehem on January 3, 1970 daughter of Marlene (Michael) Richter and the late Richard Richter. Throughout her life Denise did many things from being a manager at the Crayola Factory in Easton to rescuing animals in need. Denise was a multi-medium

Vandana Puri (age 48) of Macungie passed away at her home on November 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Vandana was the wife of Rohit Puri. They were married 22 years. Vandana was born on June 7, 1972 in New Delhi, India. She was the daughter of Bhagwan Das and Santosh (Saggar) Thapar. She received her undergraduate degree from St. Bede’s College in Simla and then received a Master’s in Mass Communications from Punjab University. She worked for several years as a

Genevieve A. Coogan passed away November 11, 2020 at the age of 87. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she graduated from Little Flower Catholic High School for girls in 1950. She was the fifth of six children born to John and Genevieve Felthaus: Marie, Ann, Bette, John and her only surviving brother Charles. She is survived by four sons: Tom, Bob, John (Carol), Rich (Amy), and her daughter Caroline (John). Also, six grandchildren: Sarah, Joshua (Cait), Jonathan (Nicole), Matt