Obituaries

Robert David Achey, 55 passed away surrounded by his family on November 2, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Bob was born in West Chester, PA on October 15, 1969, son of the late Leonard and Regina (Gallucci) Achey. He worked in IT Support for Lutron. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Whitehall. Bob was a skier, golfer, Dallas Cowboy football fan, Philadelphia Flyers hockey fan and a Atlanta Braves baseball fan. Survivors: Sisters Regina A. Ache

Mark R. Lovell, 65 of Bethlehem passed away on November 2, 2024 at St. Luke’s-Anderson Campus in Easton. He was the husband of Karen (Jones) Lovell, they were married 36 years on October 14th. Mark was born in Fountain Hill on May 10, 1959 son of the late Alfred Robert and Alice Edith (Whildin) Lovell. Mark graduated from Liberty High School in 1977 and from Allentown College in 1987 with a BS in Nursing. He was a registered nurse specializing in cardiac care for 43 years

June A. Zima (née Cesanek) passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024 with her family by her side. Born in Dewey Heights, PA to the late Emil and Anna (née Bobyak) Cesanek, June was 89 years old. She was a resident of Bethlehem since 1993 and formerly lived in Catasauqua and Whitehall. The second born and only girl, June had four brothers: James, Emil, Robert and John. She graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 1953. A retired bookkeeper, June also worked as

Kleopatra Massas, 89 of Bethlehem passed away on October 29, 2024. She was the wife of the late Peter Massas and a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Kleopatra was born in Atalanti, Greece on January 23, 1935 daughter of the late Michael and Konstantia (Mantzavinou) Xenariou. She was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. Survivors: Three daughters Sophia Nikolidakis of East Elmhurst, NY,

Susan Suzu Finady, 91 of Slatington passed away on October 26, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late William H. Finady. Susan was born in Kagoshima, Japan on August 19, 1933 oldest child of seven born to the late Shozo and Yukie (Tateici) Yoshimoto. She worked at Arbor of the Moons Enchantment in Northampton, was a Whitehall Special Police Crossing Guard for many years and was a clothing clerk at the Army Navy Store. Susan enjoyed gardening was

Garnet C. Plessor, 92 of Allentown passed away at her home on October 20, 2024. She was the wife of the late Rudolph Plessor who passed in 2016. Garnet was born in Oneida, PA on March 2, 1932 daughter of the late Charles and Nelda (Morrison) Crandell. She was a deli clerk at Stoltzfus Food Deli at the Allentown Fairgrounds for many years. Survivors: Grandson Randy T. Plessor of Allentown, sister Patricia Thomson of Portsmouth, VA. Predeceased by her husband Rudolph Plessor

Anna Gianopoulos, 83 of Bethlehem passed away on October 18, 2024 at Bethlehem Manor Care. She is the wife of Alexander Gianopoulos. Anna was born in Athens Greece on January 4, 1841 daughter of the late Constantinos and Irene Kapetanakis. Survivors: Husband Alexander and a daughter Irene Gianopoulos. Service: Thursday October 24, 2024 at 12:30PM in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem.

Nancy E. Stauffer , 92 of Bethlehem Township passed away on October 17, 2024. Nancy was the wife of the late Nolan Stauffer. Nancy was born in Lebanon, PA on September 30, 1932 daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Zimmerman) Marks. She was a Bank teller for many years. She was a faithful member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. Where she was a former Sunday school teacher. Nancy loved being at home spending time with her family and hanging out with Charl

Irene Rita Bernier, 99, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024 with her family by her side. Irene was the wife of the late Arthur Bernier, who passed away in 1983 after 32 loving years of marriage. Irene was born in Portland, Maine on September 8, 1925 daughter of the late Martin Patrick and Bridget Delia (Griffin) Jennings. She spent her youth in Portland Maine growing up in a traditional Irish family of nine children. She was a dedicated Registered Nurse for

Jorge Pickett, 34 of Bethlehem Twp. passed away on October 4, 2024. He was the husband of Lauren A. (Naravas) Pickett. Jorge was born in Camden, NJ son of Maralyn (Vasquez) Pickett and the late George William Pickett, Jr. He was a supervisor at Old Dominion Trucking Company. Survivors: His wife Lauren, mother Maralyn, son Caleb Pickett, daughter Emma Rae Pickett, sister Nicole Jeanette Pickett, maternal grandparent’s Lucy and Eugenio Vasquez and paternal grandmother Marga

Sergio Gonzalez, 91 of Allenton passed away on October 4, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late Margarita Cardenas. Sergio was born in Valparaiso, Chile son of the late Joaquin and Hilda (Gody) Gonzalez. Survivors: Children Ana  Veronica Gil wife of Fernando of Allentown, Sandra Beatrice Gonzalez  wife of Domingo of Northampton, Sergio Eduardo Gonzalez of Mexico and Alejandro Saul Gonzalez of Chile; sister Adriana Gonzalez of Brazil; 8 gr

David C. Garger, 75, of Bethlehem Township, died on October 1, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. David was born in Bethlehem on November 19, 1948, the son of the late Alfred C. and Mary (Koff) Garger. He was a graduate of Northport High School, Northport, NY, the State University of New York at Farmingdale and the University of Baltimore. He was a truck driver for many years, mainly in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, before retiring in 2020. He was

Irene (Poulos) Pitsilos, 93, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024. Irene was born on May 14, 1931, in Bethlehem, PA to Nicholas George and Chryssa Emmanouil (Gialitaki) Poulos. Irene grew up in Bethlehem, PA in a close and loving family including her parents, her dear paternal grandparents George Nicholas and Filixia (Kamiorakis) Panagotopoulos, and her loving younger sister, Poppy Thelxiope (Poulos) Zizos. Maternal grandparents we

Eve Tsiadis Bournias, 80 of Bethlehem passed away on September 29, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Eve was the wife of the late Nicholas G. Tsiadis. Eve was born in Kambia, Chios, Greece on May 5, 1944 daughter of the late John and Anna (Zumas) Kontolios. She was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. Eve was a member of the Seniors Citizens, Ladies Philoptochos and the St. Markella Society of the Cathedral. Eve loved life and was up for

Harriet Baylies Mantell, MD age 100 passed away on September 28, 2024 at Luther Crest in Allentown where she resided with her husband of over 76 years, Gerald J. Mantell. She was born in New York City, NY on April 19, 1924, daughter of the late Harold Baylies and Celia (Zomback) Baylies. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Phi Beta Kappa from Hunter College in New York City, a Master of Science degree in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin, and an MD with Alpha Om

Larry F. Woods, 78, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. He was the cherished husband of Patricia L. (Crossan) Woods, with whom he shared nearly 41 years of marriage. Born in Easton on November 25, 1945, Larry was the son of the late John B. and Helen F. (Korp) Woods. He attended Phillipsburg Catholic High School and Avon Old Farms School in Avon, CT. Larry proudly served in the U.S. Naval Reserves, an

Marie Joan Bonekemper, 94 of Allentown passed away at home on September 16, 2024. She was the wife of the late George W. Bonekemper. Marie was born in Philadelphia daughter of the late Howard and Sarah M. (Turner) Bryant. She was Secretary at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Allentown retiring after many years. She was a member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Trexlertown. Survivors: Daughter Lynne Wert wife of Barton of Allentown, sons John D. Griffith husband of Darl

Luis Antonio Rivera, 60 of Allentown passed away at home on September 13, 2024. Luis was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on April 1, 1964 son of the late Jose and Carmen (Arroyo) Rivera. Survivors: Sisters Olga Torres, Carmen Ana Christman, Blanca Diaz, Marguerita Rivera, brothers Jose Antonio Rivera, Jose Angel Rivera, Rafael Rivera and Miguel Angel Rivera, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Idalia Arroyo and Esminna Arroyo. Viewing: Thursday September 19, 2024 from

Livi was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on September 3, 1980 daughter of Nelson Beltan Rodriguez and Lilliam Fernandez. She was a cafeteria server at Harrison Morton Elementary School in Allentown. Survivors: Son Yaniel Fonseca Beltran, daughter Tina D. Perez-Beltran, brothers Jose G. Toro Fernandez, Jose A. Toro Fernandez, Nelson J. Beltran Fernandez, sisters Isabel Beltran Fernandez and Lilliam Beltran Fernandez and many nieces and nephews. Viewing & Service: Wednesday Sept