Margaret H. (Klucsarits) Boyer, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away April 21, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas E. Boyer, Sr. Born in Coplay she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Yandrasits) Klucsarits. She worked for many years as the Secretary of Institution of Relations for Moravian College.
Survivors: daughters- Deborah Gaydos of Bethlehem, Barbara Boyer of Bethlehem, Kathleen Boyer of Seattle, WA; son- Thomas Boyer Jr. of Idyllwild, CA; 2 grandsons; 2 granddaughters; 1 great granddaughter; 1 great great granddaughter; 1 sister. She was predeceased by 12 brothers and sisters.
Services will be Private at the convenience of the family care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.
Daniel Bogunovich
Daniel J. Bogunovich, 71, of Pen Argyl, passed away January 26, 2020. He was the son of the late George and Martha (Halko) Bogunovich. He worked previously as a Dental Technician.
Survivors: brothers- Mark and Richard Bogunovich, sisters- Jane Stengel and Georgine Gladstone, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother- George and sister- Maryann.
A calling time will be held on Friday, January 31st 10-10:30AM with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30AM in St. Stephen of Hungary Catholic Church 510 Union St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.
Contributions can be made to Priest for Life PO Box 236695 Cocoa, FL 32923.
Lonnie Borger
Lonnie G. (Wagner) Borger, 78, of Wind Gap, passed away October 15, 2019. Born in Bangor, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Dorothy (Hendershot) Wagner. She retired from Crayola.
Survivors: 2 daughters including Kelly Savoia, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a brother and sister. She was predeceased by a sister.
There will be no services held.
Berdean Biddle
Berdean E. (Walk) Biddle, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away September 25, 2019. She was the loving wife of the late Stanley C. Biddle. Berdean was a 1942 graduate of Allen High School. She spent many years working as a secretary throughout the Lehigh Valley. Berdean loved to cook, garden and fish with her husband.
Survivors: son- Kevin Biddle husband of Nancy of Banger, PA; daughter- Gina June wife of the late Phillip June of Bethlehem; grandchildren- Meggan Lugo, Lindsey Biddle, Kristine June and James Biddle; 7 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sons- Roger Biddle and Scott Biddle husband of the late Jeanette, and grandson- Eric Biddle.
Services will be Private care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.
Agnes Louise Buryk
Agnes Louise (Olshefski) Buryk, 97, of Allentown, passed away June 19, 2019. She was the loving wife of the late Walter Buryk. Born in Jeanette, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Goretski) Olshefski. Louise was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing BINGO.
Survivors: daughter Rose Marie Luther and husband Barry of Fair Oaks, CA; son Walter J Buryk and his wife Brenda of Falmouth Ma; 5 Grandchildren, 11 Great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter. She was predeceased by 8 brothers and 5 sisters.
A graveside service will be held at a later time at the Holy Saviour Cemetery 2575 Linden St. Bethlehem, PA 18017. Arrangements are entrusted to Downing Funeral Home, Inc.
Mitch Brown
Mitch “Mitchie” Brown passed away in his home in Pottstown, PA, on Saturday, April 7th, 2018. He was 31 years old. He was born in Bethlehem on September 23rd, 1986 to Mitchell J. and Eileen (Casey) Brown. He was a 2005 graduate from Nazareth Area High School. Mitch will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his partner Katie DiLuigi and their daughter,Bailey. He is survived by his mother, Eileen; sisters Melissa Owens and Abby (Chris) White; brother Tucker (Jessa) Brown; and his Aunts Cathy Brown and Sharon Hurt. He was a loyal friend and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Mitch was preceded in death by his father, Mitchell. Mitchie will be fondly remembered for his ability to light up any room with his smile. His sense of humor, kind heart, and sweet, easy disposition will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 12th, from 4-6PM with a service at 6PM at Downing Funeral Home, 1002 West Broad St, Bethlehem, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to the Bailey Brown education fund in care of Eileen Brown and can be sent to the funeral home.
Kevin Beltzner
Kevin Beltzner, 50, of Ballietsville, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018. The son of the late Wesley K. and Erika (Bass) Beltzner was born in Bethlehem, and a member of the Mingo Homing Racing Pigeon Club, of Allentown, which was his passion.
He is survived by his brother Jeffrey, nieces Jordan & Raquel, nephew Tyler, close friends Bob Dinbokowitz, Lloyd Kuhns, Camille Napier & her son Tony, and many, many more.
A viewing will be held Saturday, February 3rd 10AM-12PM with a Service at 12PM at Downing Funeral Home, Inc., 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Mary Jean Bold
Mary Jean (Sefter) Bold, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away January 11, 2018. She was the loving wife of 62 years to Philip J. Bold. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Krupansky) Sefter. Mary Jean was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. She was an avid reader, loved music, watching Jeopardy and had a passion for news and politics. But above all she cherished her grandchildren.
Survivors: husband- Philip Bold; children- Ann E. Haymaker and husband Thomas of Hellertown, Mary Ellen Waas and husband Gene of Hellertown, Thomas J. Bold and wife Patricia of Wakefield, RI, James A. Bold and spouse Peter Verrecchia of Philadelphia; daughter- in- law- Susan Bold of Bethlehem; 10 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; brothers- John, James and Joseph Sefter; sisters- Joan Sabatine and Cathy Wuerstner. She was predeceased by her sons- Michael J. and Joseph F. Bold and grandson- Eric Waas.
A viewing will be held Tuesday, January 16th 11AM-12PM with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12PM all in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mary Jean’s memory to St. Luke's Hospice 801 Ostrum St. Bethlehem, PA 18015.