All posts

Loretta A. Stout, 87 of Bethlehem died on January 24, 2020. Wife of Kenneth W. Stout they were married 67 years on August 9th. Loretta was born in Bethlehem on July 28, 1932, daughter of the late Ambrose and Hattie (Unangst) Shock. Survivors: Husband Kenneth, daughter Deborah M. Kuronya, son David A. Stout, brother Harry Unangst, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Service: Private, arrangement by the John F. Herron Funeral Home in Bethlehem. Contributions: To American

Argiro P. Zanakos, 90 of Bethlehem passed away on January 22, 2025.  She was the wife of Nicholas M. Zanakos, they would have been married 69 years on August 27th. Argiro was born in Bethlehem on October 15, 1934 daughter of the late George and Angeline (Nafpliotis) Petrakis. She graduated from Liberty  High School and then studied at Moore Institute of Art in Philadelphia. She was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral.  She sang  soprano in the Cathedral

Amelia Castellano, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on January 20, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem. She was 75 years old. Amelia was born Utuado, Puerto Rico on July 30, 1949 daughter of the late Clotile and Ana Maria (Fuentes) Otero. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Norma Otero. Amelia will lovingly be remembered by her son Edwin R. Marrero (Carmen), daughters Elieen R. Marrero (Alexi), Elia E. Marrero (Gilberto) , and Enid R. Marrero (Jamil

Donna F. Dobbins, 69 of Bethlehem passed away on January 18, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. Donna was born in Sharon, PA daughter of the  late Joseph Edward and Vivian Hope (Martin) Campbell. She was a member of Central Assembly of God in Bethlehem. Survivors:  sons Winfred L. Dobbins, Jr. and Joehan A. Dobbins, daughters Vivian J. Dobbins-Pryce, Keya Dobbins and Mia K. Dobbins, 14 grandchildren,  7 great-grandchildren, sisters Iris Brent and Elizabeth(Campbell

Elizabeth Kaminski, of Allentown, PA, died on January 17, 2025. She was forty-eight. She was the daughter of the late Stanley L. and Genevieve (Pawlikowski) Kaminski. Liz was predeceased by her partner, Robert M. Belisonzi, who died on October 9, 2022.Born in Ridgewood, NJ, Liz was raised in Ramsey, NJ and Warwick, NY, where her family resided. She attended Warwick High School and excelled in soccer and track and field. Liz attended SUNY Plattsburgh where she played soccer. L

Renelisa Cousins,  of Bethlehem passed away on January 16, 2025 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth. Renelisa was born in the Bronx, NY on January 13, 1952 daughter of the late Dorothy (Neal) Cousins. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Bethlehem. Survivors:  Her children Jericho Blackhart, Kenmar Cousins, Sabrina Baker, Kintara Cousins, Xyaria Cousins  and a brother Gilbert Cousins. Viewing & Service:   Wednesday January 22, 2025, viewing 2PM to 3PM followed by th

Maria D. Manessis, 80 of Bethlehem passed away on January 14, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.  She was the wife of the late Dennis N. Manessis who passed on February 1, 2000. Marie  grew up in Piraeus, Greece  with her parent’s the late Haralambros and Frangiska (Drakaloukis) Voutsina  and her older siblings Georgios and Angeliki. Maria loved hospitality and enjoyed serving meals to guests that would come to her home.  The smallest gestures in life meant the world

Philomae Baldo , 94 of Bethlehem passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 14, 2025.  Philomae was born in Nanticoke, PA on December 10, 1930, daughter of the late John and Sophie (Janacek) Skalla. Philomae was the wife of Frank Baldo for 58 years until his passing on  July 15, 2016. In 1955 she graduated from Kings County School of Nursing in New York.  Philomae was a Registered Nurse at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Holy Family Manor for many years until she r

Kelly A. Gardner, 58 of Bethlehem passed away on January 10, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Bethlehem. Kelly was born in Los Angeles, CA on July 17, 1966 daughter of the late Richard M. and Elizabeth (Beahm) Gardner. She was a customer service representative for The Express Times Newspaper. Kelly will lovingly be remembered, and missed by her sisters and their families. Survivors:   Sisters Anna Mojica and Tammi Mojica, cousin Melissa Gardner,  nieces and nephews AJ Fernandez, Q

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret A. Dias, 95, of Bethlehem, who joined her eternal love, her husband Tony J. Dias, on January 6, 2025. After a long and fulfilling life, Margaret fell asleep with God, surrounded by her children and grandchildren in a room filled with love. Born on January 23, 1929, in Bethlehem, Margaret was one of 15 children of the late Frank and Mary (Szulics) Phillip. She was a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmot

Loretta Lee Fadale, 86 of Hellertown, our beloved mother, grandmother and friend to many, passed away peacefully at Phoebe Nursing Home in Richlandtown, PA on January 4, 2025. Loretta was born in Bethlehem on May 20, 1938 daughter of Elizabeth (Horvath) and Joseph Monek, Sr, immigrants who made their home in Bethlehem, PA. She grew up with her late brother Joseph Monek, Jr., whom she loved deeply. Loretta graduated from Liberty High School in 1956, where she was head majorett

Steven J. Germano, 71 of Pen Argyl passed away on January 4, 2025 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem.  He was the husband of Denise L. (Vincent) German to whom he was married to for over 51 years. Steven was born in Alhambra, CA on March 21, 1953 son of the late Jack and Helen ( Mills) Germano. Steve Germano was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness congregation in forks Township in Easton Pennsylvania. He loved his children very much. He loved to preach to people about the Bibl

Paul Dendrinos, 98 of Bethlehem passed away on January 3, 2025 at Riverton Nursing and Rehabilation Center in Allentown.  He was the husband of  Maria (Drakatos) Dendrinos for 64 years until her passing on October 4, 2014. Paul was born in Ithaki, Greece on May 21, 1926 one of nine children born to the late Spiro John and Aspacia (Grivas) Dendrinos. Paul and Maria immigrated from Greece in 1955 and made Bethlehem their home for more than 69 years. He was a painter at the Beth

Anna Koutsoumbis, 61 of Bethlehem passed away on January 3, 2025 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem.   She was the wife of Lambros S. Koutsoumbis, they would have been married 39 years on May 25th. Anna was born in Bethlehem on August 2, 1963, daughter of the late James and Filio (Athanasiou) Kondoleon. She was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. Survivors:   Husband Lambros, children Kaliopi, Demitri, Leanna and Stelios, sister Marika Koutsouris

John A. Clark, Jr., 96 of Coplay, died on December 31, 2024. He was born on September 5, 1928 in Bedford, PA., a son of the late John A. Sr. and Goldie M. (Beegle) Clark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean in 2016. He is survived by daughters: Roxane Comyack, of Hillsborough, NJ, Tammy Giraldi (Nick) of Whitehouse Station, NJ, and a son Kenneth Clark, of Lehighton, PA; four grandchildren: Rachel Sullivan (Dean) of Salisbury, MD, Nicholas Giraldi (Celeste) of Manalapan

Jose A. de la Rosa, 63 of Northampton passed away on December 30, 2024. He was the husband of Adnery M. (Albino) de la Rosa, they would have been married 42 years on February 4th. Jose was born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico on September 8, 1961, son of Carmen (Cruz-Claudio) Morales and the late Francisco de la Rosa. He was a self-employed courier. He was a faithful member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Allentown. Survivors: His wife Adnery, mother Carmen Mor

Efstathia Mihalopoulos, 80 of Northampton passed away on December 26, 2024 surrounded by her family at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. She was the wife of George D. Mihalopoulos for 54 years until his passing on August 23, 2018. Efstathia was born in Tzaxa, Greece on February 12, 1944, daughter of the late Vasilios and Alexo (Lambropoulos) Hronis. Efstathia and her husband George owned several restaurants in the Lehigh Valley including Miller’s Diner in Northampton, Dock

Carl Kenneth Stolpe, a devoted family man, accomplished civil engineer, and dedicated community servant, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 22, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on March 21, 1935, in Newark, New Jersey, to Frederick and Earnestine Stolpe, Carl grew up in Springfield, NJ, where he graduated from high school in 1953. Shortly after, he answered the call to serve his country, joining the United States Air Force as a member of the 169th Air

Elena Pinzon de Cordoba, a beloved mother, mother in law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and great aunt, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2024. Elena was born on November 25,1934 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She was the daughter of Jorge Pinzon and Eusebia Coronado. Elena married Hernan Cordoba Morissi on December 20, 1953 in said city and country. Seven children was the fruit of their union: Jorge A. Cordoba Pinzon, Hernan Cordoba Pinzon, Magaly Ayub, Ana Paola

Frederick W. Brunner, 74 of Allentown passed away on December 9, 2024 at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. He was the husband of the late Julie I. (Geist) Brunner. Frederick was born in Allentown son of the late Carl D. and Margaret A. (Reinhart) Brunner. He served in the US Navy a s a Seabee during the Vietnam War. He was a Master Plumber for the City of Allentown from 1987 to 2006 when he retired. Previously he worked for Mack Truck from 19