Donald K. Sassaman, 81, passed away on October 28, 2021. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Karl Helfrich Sassaman and Mildred (McMurtrie) Sassaman. Donald graduated from Liberty high School as Valedictorian in 1957. He then received his bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University and his Master’s in Engineering from the University of Southern California. Donald worked for Vitro Corp for 30 years in MD. He traveled the world designing and installing communication equipment for the U.S. Air Force. Donald was an avid model airplane enthusiast and would spend his time building and flying the airplanes with friends. He also had his private pilot’s license. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: brothers- Todd and Thomas Sassaman, sister- Mary Erney, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers- Karl and Richard Sassaman and sister- Lois Mason.
A calling time will be held on Friday, December 10th 10-11 AM with a Service to follow at 11AM in Downing Funeral Home Inc. 1002 W Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Bethlehem Memorial Park.
Contributions can be made in Donald’s memory to the American Cancer Society.

Erna (Skultety) Toth, 93, of Bethlehem Twp, passed away October 19, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late William Toth. Born in Steelton, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (Ferlan) Skultety. She was a graduate of Hellertown High School. Erna was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miller Heights. She enjoyed reading in her spare time. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: daughter- Cynthia McConnell and husband David, son- Larry Toth, granddaughter- Brittany Koncz, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her infant son- William and her brother- Edward Skultety.
Services will be Private for the family care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.
Contributions can be made in Erna’s memory to the Feline Urban Rescue and Rehab PO Box 144 Stewartsville, NJ 08886.

Ruth (Anderson) Weaver, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away October 4, 2021. She was the wife of the late Calvin W. Weaver. She worked previously for the former Rickels Store. She was a member of Rosemont Lutheran Church. Ruth enjoyed cooking, tending to her plants and bird watching. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: grandchildren- Brett Weaver and Toni Weaver, brother- Edward Anderson, brother-in-law- Edward Weaver and his wife Karla, nephew- Thomas Sterner, niece- Judith Curran. She was predeceased by her son- Rick Weaver.
A calling time will be held on Tuesday, Oct 12th 10-11AM with a memorial service to follow at 11AM all in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Leonard R. Ortwein, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away September 20, 2021. He was the loving husband of Adelaide (Mies) Ortwein and previously to Marie (Simon) Ortwein until her passing. Leonard served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked in the Open Hearth and then the BOF at Bethlehem Steel for 38 years before his retirement in 1986. He enjoyed completing crossword puzzles with his wife and was an avid reader, walker, hiker, kayaker, biker and had completed the Century Run with the Lehigh Wheel Men. Leonard will be deeply missed.
Survivors: wife- Adelaide Ortwein, children- Martha Tirpak and husband John, Regina Kohlmeier husband Joseph, Kathleen Weaver and husband Keith; stepchildren- Lois Kehoe and husband Kevin, Robert J. Ormiston and wife Alysia; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother- Kenneth Ortwein. He was predeceased by his brothers- Donald, Edward and Richard Ortwein.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Sept 28th at 10:30AM in Holy Ghost Catholic Church 417 Carlton Ave Bethlehem, PA 18015. The family requests that guests wear masks and participate in social distancing in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.

Richard Breidenbach 88, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on Sunday September 12, 2021 in his home. He was the loving husband to Bernice (Laible) Breidenbach who passed away in 2017. Born in Fountain Hill, Richard was a son of the late Ludwig and Naomi (Weil) Breidenbach. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a lifetime member of the Free Masons in Allentown. He was the golf course superintendent for 30 years at the Bethlehem Steel Club and then later worked at the Green Tree Nursery. Richard loved to build and fly radio control airplanes and was riding his motorcycle until age 78. Surviving is his son: Kenneth Breidenbach of Bethlehem. Brothers: Donald and Thomas Breidenbach. Sisters: Jane Fischer, Lucille Ratarsky, Jean Radford, Mary Ann Stahler, Linda Budzyn, Diane Garland and Ann Anthony. Grandson: Joshua Breidenbach. Richard was predeceased by his siblings: Charles, Paul and Robert Breidenbach, June Cope and Shirley Strokelitus. Calling Hours will be 6:00-8:00PM on Thursday and 9:00-10:00AM on Friday in the Downing Funeral Home 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Services will be Friday 10:00AM September 17, 2021 in the Funeral Home.