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Our beloved mother, Concepcion Saldana “Connie“ passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Victor M. Acevedo Jr. She was born into a family of 10 brothers and sisters in Utuado, Puerto Rico, but lived most of her adult life in New Jersey and then Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of the late Juan and Maria (Perez) Saldana.Connie was a licensed practical nurse who worked for many year

Sandor Mery, 89, of Allentown, passed away at Rittenhouse Village in Allentown on Monday March 24, 2025. Sandor was born in Kecskemét, Hungary in 1935, son of the late Geza and Erzsebet (Nagy) Mery. He immigrated to the United States in 1956, where he first lived in Philadelphia, and then Allentown, Pennsylvania. Sandor was a beloved father, uncle, and grandfather. He was a painter at the Phoebe Home in Allentown, retiring after many years.  He was a unique person who had a l

Vance J. Grozier, 64, of Allentown passed away on March 19, 2025. Vance was born in Allentown on March 13, 1961, son of the late Robert and Shirley (Henry) Grozier. He was a food salesman for Herr’s Potato Chips and Snyder’s Pretzels, and was a member of the Mid Atlantic Food Trade Organization. Vance was an avid Penn State football fan, enjoyed music, collected model trains, and enjoyed collecting and playing pinball machines. Survivors:   Daughter Connor M. Grozier, sons Ja

John S. Gougoutsamos, 81 of Wescosville passed away on March 16, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Aristea (Vasilopoulos) Gougoustamos.  They would have been married 55 years on August 2nd. John was born in Achelinada, Trikala, Greece on February 4, 1944, son of the late Stavros and Varvara (Guziotis) Gougoustamos.  After losing his father at the age of three, John grew to be a provider for his mother and brother.  John traveled to the Unite

Carlos Ruben Flores Vazquez, 67 of Bethlehem passed away on March 14, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.  Carlos was the husband of Lucia Roque Rivera. He was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on January 30, 1958 son of the late Lazaro and Gladys (Vazquez) Flores. Survivors:   Wife Lucia, son Carlos Ruben Flores Roque, daughters Carla Michelle Flores Roque and Julianie Flores Roque; four grandchildren Miguel, Ilianexis, Elianith and Kamila, three great-grandchildren Kendric

Terry Corbett Schall 71 of Bethlehem Township PA passed away on March 10, 2025 At St.Luke’s Anderson Campus. Born in Easton on June 17th 1953 to the late Arthur & Anna Schall. Terry Graduated from Easton High School in 1971 and went off to Serve his country in the US Navy and was deployed to the Vietnam war. Terry Leaves Behind a loving family that he adored to the core. Left to remember his legacy is his Loving Wife of 35 years Christine Schall of Bethlehem Township PA,Lovin

Arlyn L. Follweiler, 92 of Allentown passed away on March 6, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentown.  He was the husband of Doris T. (Paine) Follweiler, they were married 60 years on November 7th. Arlyn was born in  Orefield son of the late  Earl and Eva Mae (Rau) Follweiler. Arlyn graduated from William Allen High School in 1950. He  was a quarterback for the football team and was a drummer in the band.  He was awarded  J. Birney Crum full academic scholarship which he dec

Fred Filipak, 71, of Passaic, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home in Lower Macungie, PA, on March 4, 2025. Born to Bruno Filipak and Josephine Mazur, Fred was raised in Elmwood Park, NJ, where he made lifelong friends and played football for Elmwood Park Memorial High School. Fred dedicated much of his career to GOW-MAC Instrument Company, where his hard work and dedication were evident to all who knew him. For 21 years, Fred shared his life with his beloved wife, Joan Rit

Nicholas Gatanis, 86, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Nick was the devoted husband of Carol (Ramonis) Gatanis, his childhood sweetheart, with whom he shared almost 64 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Bethlehem on September 16, 1938, he was the son of the late George and Estelle (Baras) Gatanis. A 1956 graduate of Liberty High School and a member of the Liberty Lads. Nick remained active with  his class as reunion

Robert E. Toro, Jr. 92 of Long Pond, PA, formally of Hackettstown, NJ passed away on February 25, 2025 at Bethlehem North Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Robert was born in the Bronx, NY on July 24, 1932 son of the late Robert and Mercedes (Ortiz) Toro, Sr. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was the Operations Manager for a Food Warehouse and later was a security guard at Mount Airy Casino for 10 years. He was of the Catholic faith, and was a life time member

Jacob Y. Kazakia (Iakovos) passed away on February 20th, 2025 in Bethlehem, PA from heart complications. He was born on February 27, 1945 in Istanbul, the son of Saleh and Galateia (Nikolaidou).  He attended the Greek Orthodox Parochial High School Zografeion and the Istanbul Technical University where he obtained an MS degree in Civil Engineering in 1968. In January 1969 he came to the US, and in 1972 he received his Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics from Lehigh University. Soon af

On Monday, February 17, 2025, Catherine Chaconas, 97, our beloved “Thea Nini” passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Catherine was born in the Bronx, New York in 1927, the daughter of the late George Chaconas and Stella Triantafilopoulos, and was the second youngest of six children. Catherine worked for  Equitable/Cigna Life Insurance Data Center in New York and later in Easton retiring after forty years, receiving numerous awards and recognition for her dedicat

Marie E. Herman, 78   of Nazareth formerly of Allentown passed away at home on February 16, 2025. She was the wife of Edward J. Herman, they were married 56 years on January 11th. Marie was born in Allentown on September 23, 1946, daughter of the late Robert E. and Florence (Kingcaid) Bauer. Marie was a registered nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital  and the Phoebe Home for many years until she Retired. Marie was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Allentown, serving as a Eu

James Warren Frank passed away at the age of 85.  The son of William and Mary Frank of Glendon, Easton, Jim graduated from Wilson Area High School and went on to earn a degree in business from Moravian University. He married Jane Hinz, and they had four children. After graduation, Jim worked for the Hartford Insurance Company and later became a partner in an insurance agency. Jim loved sports and seemed to play them all: football, basketball, baseball, softball, and golf.  He

Georgia K. McKenney, 79 of Bethlehem passed away on February 12, 2025. Georgia was born in Phillipsburg, NJ daughter of the late Johnathan and Josephine (Merlo) Cicero. She worked for Northampton County retiring after many years. Survivors:  Sons Scott and Thomas.

Daniel C. Wells, 83, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Born on October 6, 1941, in Evanston, Illinois, Dan was a man of intellect, quick wit, and an undeniable presence. He graduated from Evanston High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University. He later received an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan, setting the foundation for a distinguished career in marketing and advertising. Dan began his professional j

Nicholas  M. Zanakos, 93 of Bethlehem passed away at home on February 6, 2025.  He was the husband of Argiro (Petrakis) Zanakos for 69 years until her passing on January 22, 2025. Nick was born in Bethlehem on September 11, 1931 son of the late Michael and Kyriaki (Bourlakis) Zanakos Andralis. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1949, in 1953 graduated from Lehigh University and in 1957 he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.  He served as an Assista

Evelyn A. Mohr, 95 of Allentown passed away on January 27, 2025 at Cedar Crest Post Acute in Allentown. Evelyn was born in Allentown on April 9, 1929 daughter of the late Scott and Eleanor (DeFanti) Zabotti. She graduated from William Allen High School in 1947. She was the co-owner of A&W Root Beer on the Southside in Allentown in the 1960’s  and later was a hostess/waitress for the Trivet Restuarants in the Lehigh Valley. Survivors:   Son William R. Mohr of Allentown, daught

Louis P. Michelin, age 92, of Bethlehem, went home to the Lord on January 25, 2025.  Lou was born in Bethlehem, to parents Peter and Angela.  A lifetime resident of Bethlehem, Lou graduated from Liberty High School in 1949.  From there, Lou went on to study at Moravian College. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Social Studies, Lou married Joyce Salasky and enlisted with the United States Army in 1953, where he was ultimately discharged as a 1st  L

Joyce Elaine George, 91 of Bethlehem passed away on January 24, 2025.  She was the wife of  Christ George for 57 years until his passing on October 27, 2011. Joyce was born in Northampton on February 3, 1933 daughter of the late Woodrow and Helen (Sabo) McFetridge. Joyce’s pride and joy in life was taking care of and raising her family. She also worked at Western Electric, Fashion Colony, John Wanamaker’s, and as a buyer for Orr’s Department Store. She enjoyed gourmet cooking