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

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

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