Stephen Hitcho, 90, of Bethlehem died peacefully and on his terms on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in his home surrounded by the love of family. He was the husband of Janet A. (Sames) Hitcho with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage on October 19, 2025. Born in Freemansburg, he was one of thirteen children of the late Andrew and Mary (Kaylich) Hitcho. After high school, Stephen served his country in the United States Army. When he arrived home from his term in the Army, he began his lifelong career as a roofer. He worked for various roofing companies in the Lehigh Valley before retiring from Richard Kipp Roofing, Bethlehem in 1997. After retiring, Stephen enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the casino and playing bingo.

Survivors: Wife; son, Stephen P. Hitcho and his wife Susan of Canton, NC; daughter, Rebecca E. Fahringer of Bethlehem; brother, George Hitcho and his wife Hilda of Bethlehem; sister, Margaret Broadhead of Fort Pierce, FL; grandchildren, James Hitcho of Bethlehem, Anneliese Hitcho and her husband Christopher Williams of Aberdeen, NC, Clairissa Hitcho of Canton, NC; beloved German shepherd, Luca. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Stephen T. Fahringer in 2019 and his German shepherds, Tasha and Chase.

Service: Funeral Service will be private. There are no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Please record a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Stephen's memory to St. Luke's Hospice, c/o St. Luke's Hospital Development Center, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.