All Obituaries

Jean H. Bell, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Abington Manor, Easton. Jean was born on April 1, 1930 in Bethlehem to the late Paul and Helen (Colver) Hoffman. Jean worked for B. Braun (formerly Burron Medical) for over 20 years; first, as a receptionist and later in the Purchasing Department.  After retirement she volunteered at St. Luke’s Hospital for many years.   She was a member of Edgeboro Moravian Church, Bethlehem. She enjoyed...

Rebekah A. Chávez, 52, of Allentown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday August 16, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of Dario Chávez, with whom she shared 26 years of loving marriage.  Born in Fort Myers, Florida, she was the daughter of William and Martha (Harter) Adels of Dunedin, Florida.  Rebekah was a graduate of Dunedin High School in Florida. She attended Calvary Baptist Church in...

Debora “Deb” Morrow, 57, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Friday August 16, 2019 while in the care of the St. Luke’s Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Ishpeming, Michigan, she was the daughter of Donis (LaMere) DeLong and the late Donald DeLong. Deb was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1980. She was employed as a caterer for Cafe Bachi and a receptionist for Emmaus Animal Hospital. Prior to, Deb was the manager of Candy...

Margaret Mary Gaspar, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Niklas and Hermina (Kundek) Timko. She was the widow of Michael G. Gaspar, Sr. Margaret worked for Bethlehem Steel as a Supervisor and Trainer, retiring in 1951. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, where she served as the secretary from 1977 to 1988.  SURVIVORS: Margaret will be...

Edward Kutz, 62, of Williams Township passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Diane Kutz, with whom he celebrated 43 years of marriage on February 14, 2019. He was born in Easton, on September 22, 1956, to Bertha (Pysher) Kutz, currently of Lehighton and the late Clarence Kutz Jr. Edward was the facilities manager at Bihler of America, Inc. for the last 23 years. Prior to that, he was the sole proprietor of Kutz...

Mariestelle C. Pipan, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on August 15, 2019, The Feast of the Assumption, after a seven week illness.  She was the loving wife of the late Method J. Pipan.  They were married 61 years until his death in 2016.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Estelle (McCole) Carpenter.  Mariestelle was an extremely caring and giving wife, loving mother of four and doting...

Annalise Livette Medina Diaz, born on Wednesday August 14, 2019, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving daughter of Farley Medina Diaz and Hannah Lahr.  A poem to our daughter:   When tomorrow starts without me    And I’m not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me I wish you wouldn’t cry  The Way you did today While thinking of the many things We did not get to say I know how much...

Ada Josephine Giampetro, 97, of Hellertown passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Weston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Bethlehem, she was daughter of the late Luigi and Angela Rose (Prosperi) DeBerardinis. She was the widow of John Giampetro. Ada was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church of Hellertown and a member of the former Our Lady of Pompeii Most Holy Rosary, where she served as a past president of The Mother of Sorrows Sodality. SURVIVORS: Ada will be lovingly...

James B. Taglang, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away suddenly on Monday August 12, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill. He was the husband of the late Dorothy F. (Kokosky) Taglang, who passed away on July 19, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Francis and Sadie (Ferry) Taglang.  He honorably served his country with the US Navy, during the Korean War. Jim worked as a supervisor in the BOF for the Bethlehem Steel for 40 years, until...

Marino Righi age 91 of Bethlehem passed away peacefully Monday August 12, 2019, at Sacred Heart Senior Living, Center Valley, PA. He was the loving husband of the late Quartina “Tina” Righi.  Marino was born in Mondavio, Italy to the late Attilio and Maria (Savelli) Righi. Marino immigrated to the United States in 1950 followed by Tina in 1953.  Marino and Tina were married in Barchi, Italy in 1952 and were married for 63 years until Tina’s passing in 2015....