All Obituaries

Gloria Alvarez, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Luz Anton Ramos. Gloria was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1952 and the Allentown Business School. She worked as a Manager for the Bethlehem Housing Authority and was also a Bilingual Interpreter for Northampton County Court House. Gloria was a member of...

Brenda Lee (Brace) Dilley, 49, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of Michael Dilley. They celebrated 24 years of marriage in November.  Brenda was born on January 7, 1971 in Raritan Twp., NJ to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Gitschier) Brace.  Brenda was a loving and caring homemaker. She had many joys in life including coloring, collecting nail polish and makeup, camping, hiking, fishing and movies. Her greatest...

Gerald N. “Jerry” Christein, 71, of New Tripoli and formerly of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020 surrounded by his loving family while in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. He was the loving husband of Christine L. Mann. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Franklin and Emily (Greoger) Christein. Jerry honorably served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was employed as an Electrician with the...

Daniela Kompa, 45, of Macungie, passed away peacefully in her home, with her family by her side, on Sunday, January 19, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Chris Kompa, with whom she shared over 20 years of marriage.  Born in Easton, she was the daughter of Cesar and Grace (Billone) Cosme of Lower Saucon Township.  Daniela was a graduate of Easton High School, class of 1992.  She graduated from Centenary College with a degree in accounting and became an employee of Kraft Foods...

It’s with a saddened heart to announce that on Sunday, January 19, 2020, Victoria Toscano of Bethlehem passed away suddenly at the age of 62 years old. Born in Fredericksburg, Virginia she was the daughter of Mary and Morris Bierman. Her beautiful life will be forever cherished by her daughters, Jennifer Brockman and husband Justin, Noelle Griffis and husband Josh and Melissa Toscano; son, Ray Toscano and with a heavy heart and memories, Dr. Ramon Toscano, father of children; brother,...

     Charles Edward “Ed” Cyphers, 81, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Kirkland Village, Rabold Unit, in Bethlehem.  He was the husband of the late Naomi (Butz) Cyphers, who died in 2014.    Born in Easton, Ed was the son of the late Franklin and Ella (Marquette) Cyphers.   He served in the US Marine Corps shortly after graduating from high school, and then went on to a career in the...

     Sally M. Evans, 87, of Nazareth, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson, in Easton.  She was the wife of the late William Evans, with whom she shared over 47 years of marriage until his passing in 2002.    A native of Poland, OH, Sally was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Hughes) Mehard.  She was an avid tennis player, serving as a past president of the USTA Women’s League at...

Edgar "Mike" Ramos, 63 of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. He was the loving husband of the late Rachel Rivera. Born in New York, he was the son of Gloria Cruzado and the late Manuel Cruzado.   Survivors: In addition to his loving mother Gloria, daughters Janilsa Ramos and Alicia Gomes; son Edgar “Manny” Ramos; siblings David Cruzado, Raquel Cruzado, Sarath Trujillo, Marisol Berrios and Migdalia Modesti and his loving grandchildren...

Ruth J. Botsford, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2020 at home with her loving son by her side.  She was the wife of the late James H. Botsford, who passed away in 1984.  Born in Louisville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Denzinger.  Ruth honorably served her country in the U.S. Navy during Pearl Harbor and World War II. While living in Texas, she was employed by the Department of Justice where she worked for Lyndon...

   Eric A. Haupt, 35, of Hellertown, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2020.    Born in Bethlehem, Eric was the son of Thomas Haupt of Hellertown and Tracy Jurinko of Bethlehem. He worked at Valley Farm Markets in the hot foods section. He was also a tatoo artist, as well as an avid musician and artist. He loved everyone he met, and will be greatly missed.    Survivors: mother Tracy; father Thomas; son Ricky; sister Nichole Haupt; brothers Zakary...