Mark F. DeSieno, 59, of Allentown, passed away July 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of 10 years to Wanda (Moyer) DeSieno. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Angelo S. and Elizabeth “Bettiann” A. (Merwarth) DeSieno. Mark worked as a Group Leader for Environmental Services at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill for over 30 years.

Survivors:
Wife- Wanda DeSieno; Daughter- Brooke Williams and husband Joe of Stroudsburg; Son- Brian DeSieno and wife Danielle of Effort; Step-Sons- Berto, Tony and Christopher Cruz all of Allentown; 8 Grandchildren; Sister- Bethann Kretzman and husband Todd A. of Schnecksville; Niece- Lauren E. DeSieno of Bethlehem. He was predeceased by his brother- Michael A. DeSieno.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 12th, 8:30-10:30AM with a service to follow at 10:30AM all in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Contributions can be made in Mark’s memory to St. Luke’s VNA Hospice House 240 Union Station Plaza Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Gloria DeChristopher, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away February 13, 2017 in Moravian Village. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Manfusa) DeChristopher. Gloria was the director of Nutrition Services for Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA and then for St. Luke’s Hospital for 21 years, retiring in 1990. She was member of St. Ursula’s Catholic Church and a member of the church choir.

Survivors: Nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Feb. 20th at 10AM in St. Ursula’s Catholic Church 1300 Broadway Fountain Hill. Burial will be private in New Calvary Cemetery in Boston, MA. Arrangements entrusted to Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Gloria’s memory to the church.

Services were private.

Services were held privately.

John J. Damhosl, Sr., 86, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Betty Jane (Schaffer) Damhosl. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Theresa (Windish) and Rudolph Damhosl Sr. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Rite Aid after 30 years of service. After his retirement John worked part time as a bagger for Laneco. John was a lifetime member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and the Fountain Hill American Legion.

Survivors:
Wife- Betty Jane Damhosl; Daughter- Betty Fluck and husband David of Kokomo, IN; Son- John Damhosl Jr. and wife Laurie of Geneseo, NY; Grandchildren- D.J., Kyle and Eric Fluck and Daphne Damhosl; Brother- Frank Damhosl of Bethlehem and Sister- Marie Juliana Damhosl, OSF of Lansdale. He was predeceased by his brother- Rudolph Damhosl.

A viewing will be held Friday 9:30-10:30AM with a Funeral Service to follow at 10:30AM all in Holy Ghost Catholic Church 417 Carlton Ave Bethlehem, PA 18015. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s memory to the church.

Rose F. De Sieno, 94, of New Tripoli, passed away on December 26, 2014 at Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli, PA. Born August 2, 1920 in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Michelina (Castellucci) De Sieno. Rose attended Fountain Hill High School and graduated from Bethlehem Business College. Rose retired from Lucent in 1985 after 37 years. Prior to that she was employed at the Naval Inspections office and also for the Veterans Administration in Bethlehem. Rose was a member of Notre Dame Bethlehem Church where she was a member of the choir, the Notre Dame Third Order of Saint Dominic, the CCD program and RCIA Program. Rose was a Volunteer for Muhlenberg Hospital, Manor Care, Westminster Village, Clearview Elementary School, Girl Scouts, YWCA Teen Program, and Musikfest.

She is survived by a sister-in-law Dolores De Sieno of Bethlehem and her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers- Michael De Sieno, Angelo De Sieno, Anthony De Sieno, Augustine De Sieno, her sisters- Felice (De Sieno) Sobyak, Christine (De Sieno) Morganello, and Josephine De Sieno. She was also predeceased by her loving nephews Michael John Morganello and Michael Angelo De Sieno.

Services: A viewing will be held on Wednesday 10:30-11AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11AM all in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Matilda “Tillie” Duda, 92, of Bethlehem, formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at her residence in Alexandria Manor in Bath. She was the wife of Henry Duda for 55 years before his death in 2012. Born May 6, 1922 in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the only daughter of Ann and Frank McDevitt. Tillie was a member of Ss. Simon & Jude Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Many years ago, she worked for Orr’s of Warren in Phillipsburg in the children’s and China departments. She was an avid reader, loved to bake for her family and was an outstanding mother and loving grandmother.
SURVIVORS: Son, Paul Duda and his wife Barbara of Bath; Daughter, Ann Pareti and her husband Glenn of River Vale, NJ; grandchildren, Jennifer Snyder of Northampton, Stephen Duda of Freemansburg, Glenn and Allison Pareti of River Vale, NJ; great grandson, Thomas Paul Snyder. Preceded in death by brothers; Frank, Charles, John and James
SERVICES: Private and at the convenience of the family as arranged by the Downing Funeral Home, Inc., Bethlehem.
CONTRIBUTIONS: To the Alzheimer’s Association, Lehigh Valley Unit, 5151 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18106

Adele (Alpago) Dallacqua, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 in Saucon Valley Manor. She was the wife of the late Oscar D. Dallacqua, who passed away in 1999. Born in Pen Argyl, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Louise (Bet) Alpago. Adele was a member of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church.

Survivors:
Many Nieces and Nephews
She was predeceased by siblings- Lucy Uliana, Anna Wagner, Robert Alpago, Secundo Alpago, and George Alpago

A viewing will be held on Friday 9:45-10:45AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00AM in Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Donations can be made in Adele’s memory to the church.