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Theodore Kazista, 85 of Bethlehem formerly of Belleville, NJ passed away on September 13, 2026. He was the husband of Danielle A. (Brochu) Kazista, they were married 51 years on July 26th. Ted was born in Jersey City, NJ on March 3, 1941, son of the late Francis and Agnes (Weilb) Kazista. He was a finance clerk on Wall Street for Oppenheimer retiring after 40 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Bogota, NJ. He is survived by his wife Danielle, chil

Candelario L. “Tony” Ramos, 96 of Bethlehem passed away on September 11, 2026 at the Atrium in Allentown. He was the husband of Maria (Melendez) Ramos, they were married 71 years on June 11th. Tony was born in Fountain Hill on January 3, 1930, son of the late Barnabe and Crescencia (Ravelero) Ramos. He worked at the Coke Works for the Bethlehem Steel company retiring after many years. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Holy Infancy Cath

Beatrice M. (Peters) Herman, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on September 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John Plusar. Born on September 5, 1948 to James and Julia Peters, Beatrice was a lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley. She graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 1967. For many years, she was a jack of all trades and was a skilled and loyal employee. Known for her attention to detail, uncanny organizatio

Thomas E. Reese, 66 of Bethlehem passed away on September 7, 2026. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Stauffer) Reese, they would have been married 20 years on December 2nd. Thomas was born in Bethlehem on July 9, 1960 son of the late William and Gertrude (Ruane) Reese. Survived by his wife Patricia, daughters Tabitha Bennick, Shiela Bennick and Tomi Perez wife of Dario, 10 grandchildren and a sister Nancy Reese. Visitation on Friday September 11, 2026 from 2Pm to 4PM

When a loved one passes, every decision carries weight. One of the most important choices families in Allentown, PA face is whether to choose a funeral home with an on-site crematory. Why choose a funeral home with an on-site crematory? 5 reasons it matters comes down to a single truth: where cremation happens, and who oversees it, directly affects the dignity, security, and peace of mind your family deserves. At Herron Funeral Homes & On-Site Crematory, we have served Lehigh

Victor Morales, Jr. 60 of Catasauqua passed away on September 7, 2026. Victor was born in Allentown on June 28, 1966 son of the late Victor and Luz (Rios) Morales, Sr. He was a general contractor specializing in woodworking and carpentry. He is survived by his sons Isaiah Michael Morales and Noah Morales, daughter Jayda Rain Morales and their mother Alena Yenik, sisters Miriam Morales and Debbie Morales (Francisco Tirado), many niece and nephews. Predeceased by a sist

When a loved one passes, one of the first decisions families face is choosing the right type of service. This guide to Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Funeral: What Allentown PA Families Need to Know is here to help you make a thoughtful, informed choice during an already difficult time. At Herron Funeral Homes and On-Site Crematory, a family-owned funeral home serving the Lehigh Valley for over five decades, we are here to guide you with clarity, compassion, and no pressure

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew Günther Lindroth, a man of boundless curiosity, intelligence, and humor. Matthew was born on September 5, 1941, and passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 84. Throughout his life, he touched many people with his wisdom, wit, generosity, and enduring enthusiasm for learning. Born to German immigrants in New York City, Matthew spent his childhood in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, where he was an active member of the

Kristen Ann “Kiki” Smith, 41, of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, formerly of Allentown, passed away on August 26, 2026, at 9:55 a.m. Born on April 27, 1985, at 6:01 a.m., Kiki brought a bold and unforgettable energy into the world from the very beginning. Kiki was loud, funny, uninhibited, fun-loving, and never afraid to tell people exactly how she felt. Her vibrant personality drew others in, and she had a special way of making people laugh and leaving an impression wherever she

Thomas W. Schaffer, 82 of Allentown passed away on August 26, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Brenda L. (Bartholomew) Schaffer, they would have been married 52 years on September 24th. Thomas was born in Allentown on June 27, 1944 son of the late Arthur and Arlene (Merkle) Schaffer Eck. He was a candymaker for Just Born retiring after 20 years. He was a life member of the Fearless Fire Company in Allentown. He is survived by his wife

David “Dave” Wayne Eckhart, 65, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospice on the morning of Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was loved by his family as a husband, father, brother, and uncle. Dave was born on November 29, 1960, to the late Paul and Mary (Campbell) Eckhart. He was a member of the National Automatic Sprinkler Fitters Union Local #669 for more than 30 years, retiring at age 55. Dave was an avid motorcyclist throughout his life. Dirt

Richard A. Barlip, Sr. 79 of Allentown passed away on August 24, 2026. He was the husband of Catherine E. (Patten) Barlip, they would have been married 61 years on October 16th. Richard was born in Allentown on February 20, 1947 son of the late LeRoy and Elsie (Snyder) Barlip. He was an assembly line worker for Mack Trucks retiring after many years. Survived by his wife Catherine, sons Richard A. Barlip, Jr. and Randy Barlip husband of Julie, five grandchildren, five g

Robert M. Bednar, Sr. 75 of Bethlehem passed away on August 21, 2026. Robert was born in Bethlehem son of the late Michael P. and Garnetta (White) Bednar, Sr. He is survived by his son Robert M. Bednar, Jr., brother Michael P. Bednar, Jr. husband of Deborah, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two sisters Shirley White and Susan Seibert. Graveside Service on Tuesday September 1, 2026 at 1:30PM at Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery, Section H. Funeral arrangements by the

Terri L. Anthony, 60 of Bethlehem passed away surrounded by her family on August 15, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus in Easton. Terri was the wife of Todd Anthony, they would have been married 39 years on October 24th. Terri was born in Bethlehem on April 5, 1966 daughter of Carole (Cressman) Ardle and the late Ken Ardle. Terri was of the Christian faith. Terri was a waitress at Denny’s on Catasauqua Road retiring after 34 years. Terri is survived by her husband

Bruce Howard Hoelter, 88, of Rohnert Park, California; Bloomsbury, New Jersey; and Ocean City, New Jersey, passed away on May 7, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Elizabeth (O’Connell) Hoelter; they would have been married 63 years on November 27th. Bruce was born in San Francisco, CA on August 19, 1937, son of the late Eugene Ferdinand Gerhard Hoelter and Bessie Elizabeth (Brown) Hoelter. Bruce graduated from Berkeley in 1959 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He recei

Carmen R. Romero, 82 of Allentown passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 11, 2026. Carmen was born in San Jorge, El Salvador on August 7, 1944, daughter of the late Luca Leveo Aparicio and Emma Romero. She worked in the housekeeping department of Sacred Heart Hospital retiring after many years. Carmen is survived by her children Ricardo Romero (Marta), Lucas Romero and Emma Lenner (Chris), seven grandchildren Stephanie Lenner, Edgar Lenner, Matthew Lenn

Daniel Smith Henderson, 62, of Easton passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, in St. Luke’s-Bethlehem Campus after a battle with cancer. He was born in Washington, D.C., in May of 1964 to Ronald Lyman and Patricia Carlene Henderson. Dan grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and later moved to Minnesota with his family while he was in high school. After graduating from Forest Lake High School, Dan lived in Maryland and South Carolina for a time. He then moved back to Minnesota

John G. Englesson, II, 73 of Center Valley passed away on August 7, 2026 surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. John was the husband of Anne E. (Yavorski) Englesson, they would have been married 39 years on September 12th. John was born in Bethlehem, PA on March 25, 1953, son of the late George John and Jeanette (Fardis) Englesson. John graduated from Lehigh University in 1975 with a BS in Chemistry and later received his MBA from Lehigh Uni

Stacey Ann Berasley, 58, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully and with her loved ones, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, PA on August 6, 2026. Her unexpected passing comes as a shock to her family and loved ones and friends. She especially cherished her annual beach vacations with her sons and fiancé and still had so much ahead of her. She was taken far too soon, gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. She attended William Allen High School, graduating in 1985,

Jamie J. Covino, 72, of Bethlehem Township, passed away on August 2, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital–Anderson Campus. Jamie was born in Fountain Hill on September 4, 1953, the daughter of the late Constantine and Virginia (Chiadis) Compos. She was married to Anthony P. Covino for 35 years. Jamie was a gifted stained-glass artist, devoted mother, and passionate educator whose creativity, kindness, and generosity touched countless lives. As the owner of Creative Glass Works, she s