NON-LICENSED STAFF

Although not licensed funeral directors, these members of our staff are vitally important toward the operation of our firm.  These individuals make it possible for us to professionally coordinate funerals with the quality of service our community has come to expect from us.

Thomas A. Nemeth, Intern
Email: Dino@cantelmifuneralhome.com
Office Phone: 610-866-2323

A native of Bethlehem, he recently completed his Associates Degree in Mortuary Science from Arapahoe Community College in Colorado. A graduate of Villanova University, Tom divides his time between Bethlehem and New York City where he is a senior executive in a major insurance company. Tom is active in both communities and is a member of The Pennsylvania Society and Saucon Valley Country Club.  

Ronald F. Koach, Jr., Assistant
Email: rjk5@lehigh.edu
Office Phone: 610-866-2323

Ronald J. Koach, Jr, aka "Koach" has been at Cantelmi Funeral Home for over 25yrs and Resident Manager for the last 5 yrs.. Ron was former General Manager and Heir of the Former Madden Funeral Home the last of the original Southside funeral homes for over 30 yrs. Ron is the Assistant Director of Catholic Campus Ministry at Lehigh University working for the Diocese of Allentown and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Newman Foundation at Lehigh also Member of the Pastors Advisory Council, Lector, Eucharistic Minister & Cook at St. John Capistrano Church, South Beth. Ron is well known in Bethlehem and active other in Various activities in the Community.
Robert Hercik, Assistant
Email: Dino@cantelmifuneralhome.com
Office Phone: 610-866-2323

Until recently retiring, Bob worked for the Borough of Fountain Hill for 28 years.  He managed the public works department.   He lives in Fountain Hill with his wife   of 44 years Gwen (Frey).  They have 3 married sons, Bob and his wife Michele, Mike and his wife Colleen and Chris and his wife Natalee.  They also has 6 grandchildren.
Joanna Cantelmi, Secretary
Email: joanna@cantelmifuneralhome.com
Website: www.cantelmifuneralhome.com
Office Phone: 610-866-2323
Fax: 610-997-3531

The funeral home is fortunate to have Joanna helping with administrative work such as secretarial work and helping with veteran benefits. She is a 1987 graduate of Liberty High School and a 1991 Graduate of Lehigh University.  She worked in New York City for 13 years, most recently for IBM as a human resource manager, until retiring in 2004.  She is the second oldest daughter of Vito and Bianca Villani of Bethlehem.  In 1993, she married her high school sweetheart, Dino Cantelmi and resides in Bethlehem with her husband, four children, Bianca, Ethan, Dino, Jr., Isabella and their bichon frise Nelly.
Tara Cantelmi Markovich, Receptionist
Email: Dino@cantelmifuneralhome.com
Website: www.cantelmifuneralhome.com
Office Phone: 610-866-2323
Fax: 610-997-3531

Tara is the youngest daughter in the Cantelmi family.  She has been helping with her Dad and brother in the family business taking care of the office.  A graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing, she is also employed in Allentown as a Registered Nurse.  She is married to Anthony Markovich and has three children, Emily, Ben and Tyler.
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