Francis “Frank” X. Holahan, 85, of Fountain Hill, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012. He was the husband of the late Wanda A. (Golab) Holahan. Born in Branch Dale, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Ganly) Holahan. He was retired from Bethlehem Steel’s combustion lab after 34 years of service. Frank was a member of St. Ursula Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society.



Survivors:
Children: Robert L., husband of Anne of Bloomington, Indiana
Jane F. Holahan of Washington DC
Joseph J. Holahan of Lehighton
Marie A. Holahan of Telford
Frances G. Holahan of Bethlehem
3 Grandchildren: Caitlin, Joe and Margaret
He was predeceased by his son, Paddy.



A viewing will be held on Sunday 2-4PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem 18018. A viewing will be held on Monday 9-9:45AM in church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM all in St. Ursula Catholic Church 1300 Broadway Fountain Hill 18015. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.



In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frank’s memory to St. Luke’s VNA Hospice 1510 Valley Center Parkway Suite 700 Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Hoang Thi Luong (Laurel Kim), 61, passed away June 6, 2012.
Survivors: Father- Hoang Trong Du, Son- Dao Q Hoang, Sister- Nhat Ai, Nieces and Nephews- Katie & Michael Rochen, Cara, Tan, Kyle and Quyvinh Tran
Viewing Friday 6-8PM Downing Funeral Home, Inc., Bethlehem. Mass Saturday 9:30AM in Ss Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

Harriet H. Huber, 89, of Easton, passed away Thursday. Born in Flemington, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Anna (Frantz) Huber. Harriet was of the Catholic faith. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Business School and worked for Bethlehem Steel and Villanova University. Harriet loved to read, have long conversations and doing her “writings”. She was predeceased by 1 brother and 5 sisters and her very good friend Dolores DeFabio. Survivors: Nieces, Nephews and Friends. Services: Graveside Tuesday at 2PM in Union Cemetery in Hellertown. Arrangements c/o Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Elizabeth J. (Gehman) Huber, 79, of Hellertown, passed away Sunday, May 06, 2012. Born in Center Valley, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Marie (Kneiss) Gehman. Elizabeth was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, Hellertown. She retired in 1994 from Lehigh University.



Survivors:
Son- Ronald Huber and partner David Rhoads of Bethlehem
Grandsons- John and James Sauerwine
3 Great Grandchildren
She was predeceased by her son- Thomas Huber.



Services will be private. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.



In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. PO Box 4383 Bethlehem PA 18018.

Donna M. (Brush) Hawk, 64, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012. She was the loving wife of 44 years to William J. Hawk, Jr. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Mary (Lynn) Brush. Donna worked for 10 years at Redners Market as a produce clerk and previously as a restaurant manager at McCrorys in the Westgate Mall for 17 years. She was a devoted member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. Donna was very dedicated to her family, especially to her three boys and grandchildren.



Survivors:
Husband- Bill Hawk
Children- William J. Hawk III and wife Shannon of Allentown
Michael R. Hawk of Bethlehem
Matthew J. Hawk and wife Jessica of Bethlehem
Grandchildren- Justin, Owen, Colin and Emma



A viewing will be held Friday 8:15- 9:15AM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem 18018. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Ave Bethlehem 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.



In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Robert Lasso Memorial Fund c/o Heights Community Federal Credit Union, 3530 Freemansburg Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18020.

Robert T. Hayes, Sr., 80, of Bethlehem and currently residing in Phoebe Home, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. He was the loving husband of 55 years to Catherine M. (Murphy) Hayes. Born in Detroit, he was the son of the late Francis and Estella (Quinn) Hayes. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He graduated from Lafayette College in 1963. Robert worked for 20 years in the research dept. for Bethlehem Steel and then worked for the IRS and retired in 1997. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He was also a member of Catholic Charities and served as a Chairman for many years. Robert was a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts Minsi Trail Council, a Little League Coach and was active with Cursillo.



Survivors:
Wife- Catherine M. Hayes
Children- Cathleen Valenty of Saratoga Springs, NY
Anne Warnke of Chesterfield, VA
Robert Jr. of Philadelphia
Michael of Bethlehem
Colleen “Kelly” O’Leary of Washington Twp.
Karen Kennedy of Macungie
Donald of South Royalton, VT
18 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandson
Sisters- Mary Milne of Grand Blanc, MI
Dorothy Villacres of Poway, CA
Maureen Dunlap of Detroit, MI
Brother- Francis of Lombard, IL



A viewing will be held Thursday 6-8PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W Broad St. Bethlehem 18018. A viewing will be held Friday 10:15-11:15AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:30AM all in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 3219 Santee Rd Bethlehem 18017. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.



In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the church, Cursillo or the Alzheimers Assoc. care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Jessica A. (Zellner) Holecz, 88, of Palmerton, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012. She was the wife of the late Charles Holecz, Sr. Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Schmidt) Zellner. She was a member of First United Church of Christ in Palmerton.


Survivors:
Daughters- Shirley Andrayko and husband Fredrick
Glennette Fatzinger and husband Clair
17 Grandchildren
31 Great Grandchilren
10 Great Great Grandchildren
Brothers- Paul and Dale Zellner
She was predeceased by sons- Charles Jr. and Paul, daughter- Frances and 6 siblings.



Call Wednesday 10AM-12PM with a service at 12PM all in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem 18018. Burial in Holy Saviour Cemetery.



In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the church care of the funeral home.

Walter “Bud” R. Hottle, Jr., 76, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, December 05, 2011. He was a loving husband to Mary Ann (Slahta) Hottle for 53 years this December 20th. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Alma and Walter R. Hottle, Sr. Bud was a 1953 graduate of Bethlehem VoTec and served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. He worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 28 years until his retirement in 1990. Bud enjoyed walking around the Westside of Bethlehem handing out biscuits to the local dogs. He also enjoyed spending his retirement time at the cabin in the Promised Land State Park.

Survivors:
Wife- Mary Ann Hottle
Children- Keith M. Hottle and wife Tammy of Dalton
Kim Hottle of Bethlehem
Grandson- Kevin Hottle of Dalton
He was predeceased by his sister Doris Collins.

Services:
A viewing will be held Wednesday 6-8PM and Thursday 10:30-11AM with a Service at 11AM all in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem 18018. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bud’s memory to St. Luke’s VNA Hospice 1510 Valley Center Parkway Suite 200 Bethlehem 18017 or to the American Cancer Society 3893 Adler PL Bethlehem 18017.