Cecelia B. (Homay) Cousins, 69, of Northampton, passed away September 1, 2023. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Theresa M. (Marason) Homay. She worked previously for the Salvation Army, the Easton Express and then for Matus Associates, for both Paul and Scott Matus. She enjoyed cooking and sharing it with friends. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: brothers- Michael and Joseph Homay, granddaughter- Vivian Homay. She was predeceased by her son- Ryan, brother- John and sister- Anna.
Services will be private care of Downing Funeral Home Inc.

James “Jim” P. Fink, 67, of Bethlehem, passed away July 3, 2023. He was the loving husband to Renne (Bush) Fink. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Marguerite (Fischer) Fink and the late William “Bill” Fink. Jim served in the U.S. Coast Guard and graduated from Moravian College. He was an entrepreneur, inventing the Master Bow machine. He sold his company to Pioneer Balloon Company over 20 years ago and has since served as President of Pioneer Master Bow Co. He was dedicated to his work and loved his colleagues and his customers. When Jim wasn’t working, he enjoyed watching the Eagles dominate, cooking his favorite dishes, attending to his tomato garden, feeding & watching the birds, and taking time to relax at the beach. Jim had the biggest heart and treasured his time with family and friends, his home always had an “open door policy.” He will forever be missed and always close to our hearts.

Survivors: wife- Renne Fink; mother- Marguerite Fink; children- Ashley Goldfaden and husband Michael of San Diego, Amanda Fink and husband Matthew Brancaccio of Bethlehem, Clint Watson Jr. and wife Monica of Austin, TX, Ashton and Matthew Morgan of Denton, TX, Jacob Watson of Easton; grandchildren- Crozier Watson and Maiev Jane Watson; brothers- David Fink and husband Kevin Beyer, Robert Fink and wife Theresa. He was predeceased by his son- Adam Fink, brothers- William Fink Jr and Thomas Fink.

A viewing will be held in the church on Saturday, July 8th 9-11AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 3219 Santee Rd Bethlehem, PA 18020. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Arrangements are entrusted to Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

As Jim would often say “it’s another day in paradise” The family asks that you join us as we say farewell to our beloved Jim, dressing in tropical attire to honor his spirit as he enters his eternal paradise

Contributions can be made in Jim’s memory to the Bridges Foundation Scholarship, Bethlehem Area Vocational Tech. School, Mercy Special Learning School, or American Cancer Society.

Edward A. O’Donnell, age 98 years, of Albrightsville, PA, died on Sunday evening, June 25, 2023. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, October 23, 1924, he was the son of late Patrick and Celia (Pissott) O’Donnell. He was a proud Staff Sergeant of the United States Marine Corps and veteran of World War II participating in the Pacific Campaign serving on Iwo Jima and Guam. He was recalled to service during the Korean War and was assigned as a Drill Instructor at Parris Island, SC.
He was a graduate of NYU and went on to work in the railroad and transportation industries, later run several different businesses and was a courier for the Gift of Life Donor Program.
He was an active member of the Marine Corps Detachment 1039 and the Pocono Irish-American Club. He received numerous accolades and recognition for his service in both organizations. One of his proudest and happiest moments was being the Grand Marshall of the 2023 Stroudsburg St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Ed is pre-deceased by his wife Barbara June O’Donnell, Sister Helen (Harry), and Brothers, Pvt. Thomas, Joseph (Mary), and James (Rosemary).
Many nieces and nephews, along with even more great-nieces and nephews all over the country survive Ed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on July 27, 2023, 11:00 am with a Calling Time from 10:00-11:00 am all in Saints Simon and Jude Church, 730 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, Bethlehem, PA. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, 2575 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Toys-For-Tots or Valor Clinic Foundation, https://valorclinic.org/ in memory of Staff Sergeant Edward O’Donnell, USMC. Arrangements are entrusted to Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Helen A. (Kascar) Kutz, 80, of Whitehall, (where she had resided with her daughter) passed away May 22, 2023 in Phoebe Home Allentown. She was the loving wife of the late John Kutz. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Soos) Barthold. Helen retired from Phoebe Home in 2000 as a certified nurse’s aide. She was a member of the former St. John Capistrano Catholic Church. Formerly a member of the Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club and the Hellertown Sports Club. Helen enjoyed going to flea markets and hunting with her husband. Also enjoyed time with family & friends, trips to Las Vegas, bird & deer watching. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Survivors: daughter- Helen and her husband Charles Kaltenbach, son-in-law- Dan Gallagher, grandchildren- Tara and husband Matthew Zentner, Michael Kaltenbach, Gunner Gallagher, Gabrielle Gallagher.
She was predeceased by her daughters- Rebecca Ann Kutz and Lori Ann Gallagher.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 1st 12:30-1:30PM with a Service at 1:30PM all in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Helen’s memory to St. Luke’s Hospice, Phoebe Home or to the Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs.