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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

On September 9, 2024 Benjamin Leggett transitioned to be with the Heavenly Father. Benjamin was born in Rahway, NJ to Eloise (Mack) Leggett and the late Edward Leggett. He grew up in Elizabeth, NJ where he met his wife Teresa E. (Curtis) Legget, a reunion that lasted 42 years. They were blessed with 3 children Kiena Leggett of Pennsylvania, Jesse Legget of Kansas and Jamin Leggett of Florida. He also leaved behind 5 granddaughters Nal’lise Brown (19), Aangel’llse Evert (16

Mark A. Adam, 65 of Macungie passed away on September 8, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Brenda L. Drabick-Adam, they were married 31 years on July 17th. Mark was born in Reading, PA on June 1, 1959, son of the late Edward Arthur and Pauline Edith (Krick) Adam. He was a general contractor with PS Construction, Inc. Mark was an avid fisherman, hunter. Enjoyed canning and freezing vegetables. He was known for the best sauerkraut which his fri

Sandy Klement, 76, of Hellertown passed away on September 6, 2024, with her daughter, Jessica, by her side. She was the wife of the late Julius P. Klement, Jr. Sandra was born in Nazareth, daughter of the late Floyd and Verna (Hawk) Jones. She was a special education teacher in the Allentown School District. Survivors: Daughter Jessica Mullins and granddaughter Kira. Predeceased by sisters Barbara Ross, Peggy Marks, and brother Todd Jones. Service: Private memorial Sandy

Angelina “Angel”  Kritis, 89 of Fogelsville passed away  at home on August 31, 2024. Angel  was born in New York City, NY on May 20, 1935 daughter of the late George and Mary (Neos) Kritis. She was raised in Allentown and a graduate of Allentown High School. She was a department billing manager for Royal Manufacturing in Allentown retiring after many years. Angel was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem.  She had an angelic  alto voice and sang in th

Richard Frederick Falusy, 80, died Tuesday August 27, in Condell Hospital, Antioch, IL  He was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA and was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1962 and Lehigh University in 1966.  Rick spent 2 years in the U.S. Army serving in Germany.  Rick worked several years for RCA and New Holland Tractor Co in PA until the company was bought by Case, at which point he was transferred to Windsor, England for 3 years, th

Carmen A. Andujar, 69 of Bethlehem passed away on August 26, 2024. Carmen was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on May 10, 1955 daughter of America Oquendo. Carmen attended Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Survivors: Daughter Luz Andujar, sons Hector Andujar husband of Evelyn, and David Andujar, sister Adriana Medina, 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Jorge Andujar. Viewing: Saturday August 31, 2024 from 10AM to 12 noon with Prayer Servic

Dr. William Edward Schiesser (“WES”), age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024. He dedicated his life to academics at Lehigh University and scientific research in various fields, including simulations of engineering and biomedical systems using numerical analysis techniques to solve ordinary and partial differential equations. William was born in Abington, Pennsylvania on January 9, 1934. He graduated from Upper Moreland High School in Willow Grove, Penns

William “Bill” Jameison Lettich, Jr. 77 of Bethlehem passed away on August 22, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. Bill was born in Bethlehem son of the late William J. and Helen M. (Ullman) Lettich, Sr. He served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War as a Green Beret in the Special Forces. He was a signal coordinator for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was a member of Ss. Simon and Jude RCC in Bethlehem. Bill was a Forth Degree Knight of Columbus member in H

Dennis Wisdom, 63 of Bethlehem passed away on August 20, 2024 surrounded by his family at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Dennis was born in London, England on April 23, 1961, son of the late Ernest Lorenzo and Dorothy Alberta (Salmon) Wisdom. Dennis graduated from Lehigh University with BS in Accounting and also received his Master’s in Accounting from Lehigh university. He was a Certified Public Accountant for Lehigh Valley Hospital and

Melissa Jackson, 44 of Allentown passed away on August 17, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital South in Riverview, Florida. Melissa was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 8, 1980 daughter of Felipe and Frances (Robles) Arenas. She was a Human Resource Specialist. Survivors: Her parent’s Felipe and Frances Robles, daughters Caitlyn, Eliana and London, sons Brandon, Malachi and a stepson Robert, sisters Priscilla and Natalia, brother Felipe and a grandson Kamai. Viewing and Service: M

Richard M. Nalichowski, 83 of Coopersburg, PA formerly of Connecticut, passed away on August 11, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Lana (Robinson) Nalichowski, they were married 52 years on July 22. Richard was born in Praszka Poland, during World War II on April 19, 1941 son of the late Stanley and Helena (Przyjemska). The family was relocated to Germany in 1944, spending time in a farm labor camp. They emig

Dr. Constantine N. Stroumbakis, 92, of Macungie, PA passed away in his home on August 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Maria (Papamoniodis) Stroumbakis, his beloved spouse of 61 years. Dr. Stroumbakis was born in 1931 in Tholopatomion, Chios, Greece, the son of the late Nicholas. C. Stroumbakis and Ploumi (Avdeliodis) Stroumbakis. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Bethlehem, PA, as well as St. John the Forerunner