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Mary (Pascal) Baxevane, 100 of Bethlehem passed away on July 23, 2025. She was the wife of the late Napoleon Paul Baxevane who passed on February 6, 2003. Mary was born in Bethlehem on August 16, 1924 daughter of the late George and Alexandra (Papoutsglou) Pascal. Mary lived in Bethlehem, PA, Asbury Park, NJ and New York. She graduated from Haaren High School in New York. Mary worked as a secretary for Alexander Brothers Fur Company in New York, Lehigh University in the Int

Manuel Juarbe, Jr. 53 of Allentown passed away on July 23, 2025 at ST. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. Manuel was born in Manhattan, New York on July 5, 1972, he was the beloved son of Manuel Angel Juarbe and Rosalina (Gonzalez) Juarbe. Manuel is survived by his parent’s Manuel and Rosalia; his children Mark Juarbe and Lyanna Juarbe: his sisters Marisol Costello and Kathleen Juarbe; three cherished grandchildren. He is also lovingly remembered many aunts, uncles, niece

Evangelos G. Paximadas, 93, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Zakinthinou) Paximadas. Together, they celebrated 61 years of marriage on January 26th. Born on November 3, 1931, in Athens, Greece, Evangelos was the son of the late Gregory and Hariklia Paximadas. He was the proud owner of Angelo’s Tailoring in Allentown, where he served the community with skill and dedication for over 40 years until his retirement. Evange

Michael J. Schlegel, 75 of Danielsville passed away on July 17, 2025. Michael was born in Elizabeth, NJ son of the late Charles and Mary (McGinley) Schlegel. He graduated from Parkland High School, Temple University and received his Master’s in Education from Penn State University. He served in the US Army in the First infantry during the Vietnam War. He was an Industrial Trainer at AT&T retiring after many years. Survivors: Son Brendan Schlegel husband of Nicole of Daniels

Calypso Toumanios, 85 of Bethlehem, PA formerly of Yonkers, NY passed away on July 17, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem. She was the wife of Andreas Toumanios, they were married 28 years until his passing in April of 1989. Calypso was born in Asgata, Cyprus on May 1, 1940 daughter of the late Nicholas and Maria (Neokleous) Loizou. She was an assistant branch manager for the Bank of New York in Mount Vernon, NY retiring after many years. Calypso was a member of Prophe

Arlene Janet Hageter, 85 formerly of Bethlehem passed away in Avon Park, Florida on April 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William and Florence (Heckman) Hageter. Survivors: Sons Ricky Dean Hageter husband of Sandra and Chad Matthew Hageter husband of Melanie, grandchildren Michael, Jeffrey, Alexia, Matthew, Skylar and Nathan. Visitation & Memorial Service: Friday August 1, 2025, with visitation from 10AM to 11AM followed by the Memorial Service at 11AM all at the

Maria T. Lebron, 82 of Allentown passed away at home on July 10, 2025. She was the wife of the late Narciso Lebron, Sr. Maria was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on March 7, 1943 daughter of the late Casimiro and Isabel (Maldonado Cintron) Martinez Rivera. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Allentown. Survivors: Daughter Jeanette Lebron(Omar A. Torres, Sr.), a grandson Omar A. Torres, Jr., sister Mercedes Hernandez and brother Pablo Martinez. Predec

David E. Guzman, 90 of Allentown passed away on July 5, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentown. He was the husband of Ana C. (Rodriguez) Guzman for over 70 years. David was born in the Dominican Republic on March 14, 1935 son of the late Francisco and Ofelia (Garcia) Guzman. Survivors: Wife Ana, sons Miguel Guzman and David Guzman , daughters Nelsi Guzman, Ana Guzman, Asela Guzman and Mayra Guzman; also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Viewing & Ser

Elaine I Howells, 92 of Allentown passed away on June 20, 2025 at Jewel Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Allentown. She was the wife of the late David A. Howells, Sr. who passed in 1998. Elaine was born in Allentown on June 11, 1933, daughter of the late Wilmer and Mae (Laubach) Dech. In addition to being a seamstress, she was most known for being a dedicated wife and mother to four, as well as a grandmother and great-grandmother to many. Her life is marked by her fai

Rosalind A. McGinnis 68 of Easton passed away on June 20, 2025. Rosalind was born in Flemington, NJ on March 18, 1957 daughter of the late Stanley and Eleanor (Corrigan) McGinnis. She was a legal secretary at Foster Wheeler retiring after many years. Rosalind was a member of St. Jane Frances De Chantel Roman Catholic Church in Easton. She loved children and her cats. She is survived by cousins. Predeceased by a brother Sanford McGinnis. Service: private, funeral arrangement

Nelson David Baez, 22 of Allentown passed away on June 14, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Nelson was born in Philadelphia on September 16, 2002son of Sheira Baez and Heriberto Morrabal. Survivors: Mother Sheira, father Heriberto, sisters Alisabelle Vazquez, Sherly Morrabal, Caryiliana Morrabal and Jerryalis Sanchez, brother Denzel Morrabal, niece Sheirelis and nephew Bryan. Viewing: Saturday June 21, 2025 from 10AM to 12 noon all at the Sell-Herron Funeral Home

Maryianne Schaffer, 81 of Walnutport passed away on June 10, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentown. Wife of Robert D. Schaffer, Sr. they were married 61 years on March 25th. Maryianne was born in Berlinsville, daughter of the late John and Shirley (Correll) Meyer. She worked at Jaindle’s, retiring after many years. Survivors: Husband Robert D. Schaffer, Sr., son Robert D. Schaffer, Jr., stepsister Sharon, nieces and nephews. Viewing & Service: Thursday June 19, 2025 vie

With profound sadness we announce that Mary J. Kovalchick Dendrinos, 55, wife of Spiro J. Dendrinos, died peacefully at her home in Hanover Township on Saturday, June 7,2025. With her typical style of grace and dignity, she fought a battle with aggressive cancer. Sadly, the cancer was just too hard to beat. Spiro and Mary were married on October 24, 2021. Mary was born in Bethlehem at St. Luke’s Hospital on June 4, 1970 to Andrew J. and Janet A. (Kucey) Kovalchick. She at

Nina S. Ware, 78 of Bethlehem passed away on June 5, 2025 surrounded by her family at the Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Bethlehem. She was the widow of the late Alan C. Ware. Nina was born in Chester, PA on May 19, 1947, daughter of the late M. John and Katherine C. (Chiadis) Skidas. She graduated from Liberty high School in 1965 and from Moravian College in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts, Major in English with a Minor in French. She taught high school English and Spanish in

Richard W. Deppen, 76 of Allentown passed away on June 3, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Loretta J. (Burley) Deppen, they would have been married 38 years on July 25th. Richard was born in Allentown on December 18, 1948, son of the late Donald P. and Ruth N. (Balmer) Deppen. He was an electrician who worked for Bell Labs, Agere and retired from Lucent Technologies. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Wheels

Larry Paul Miller passed away on June 3, 2025 at home with his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Diane (Dziedzic) Miller for 44 years. Larry was a machinist at Penn Engineering retiring after 34 years. He graduated from Williamson Trade School where he played basketball and scored 1,001 points in his three-year career. Larry was inducted into the Tri-County Baseball League Hall of fame in 1998. He had a solid 19-year career in Tri-County Baseball. Larry’s favorit

Jennifer Ann Kuhns, 61, of Schnecksville, passed away on June 2, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 27, 1963, Jenny was the daughter of Betty L. (Folk) Brunner and the late Richard K. Brunner of Emmaus, and the wife of Wayne A. Kuhns, with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Jenny attended Emmaus High School and Lehigh County Community College, graduating with a degree in Therapeutic Recreational Therapy. She worked fo

Thomas Collins “TC” Clements, 83 of Bethlehem passed away on June 1, 2025. He was the husband of Anne G. Clements for 56 years until her passing on July 24, 2021. TC was born in Bethlehem on December 15, 1941, son of the late Willis and Marge (Collins) Clements. He graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1959. He was a soccer player and a wrestler during high school. TC remained active as an officer of the reunion committee until it disbanded. TC went on to graduate from W

Carmen Lopez, 75 of Allentown passed away on May 31, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was the companion of Israel Plaza for over 30 years and the wife of the late Pedro Lopez. Carmen was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico on November 21, 1949 son of the late Carmelo Diaz and Cecelia Arroyo. She was a case worker for the City of New York for many years until she retired. Survivors: Daughters Maribel Lopez and Lizette Lopez (Robert Ciraolo), son Nelson Lopez (Christi), nep

Martin Rivera Ortega, 70 of Bethlehem passed away on May 30, 2025. Martin was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on June 15, 1954, son of the late Pedro Rivera and Antonia Ortega. Survivors: Sisters Carmen Rivera, Irma Rivera and Maria Fontanez wife of Roberto; brothers Pastor River husband of Maria, Jesus Rivera husband of Sonia, Cruz Rivera husband of Rosa, Andres Rivera husband of Norma, Raymond Rivera, Hector Rivera husband of Carmen and Luis A. Rivera husband of Eladia; nie