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.

Helen M. Fedick Hirner, 88, of West Lehighton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late Lloyd George Hirner Sr.

Born in Corydon, PA, Helen was a daughter to Frank and Violet Clark Fedick
Helen enjoyed cooking, especially spaghetti which was a family favorite, and taking care of her home. Her family was her life and she dedicated her life to her family.

Helen is survived by her children; Mary Hirner Lindeman with spouse, Kenneth, Jenny Hirner Schnettler with spouse Constance, Frank with spouse, Michelle, Lloyd with spouse, Dee and George with spouse, Kerry. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Helen is preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Hirner.

Family and friend are invited to celebrate Helen's life graveside at 1:30 pm on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at Holy Saviour Cemetery, 2575 Linden St. Bethlehem PA 18017. Online condolences may be made online at www.kohutfuneralhome.com

Helen M. Fedick Hirner, 88, of West Lehighton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late Lloyd George Hirner Sr.

Born in Corydon, PA, Helen was a daughter to Frank and Violet Clark Fedick.
Helen enjoyed cooking, especially spaghetti which was a family favorite, and taking care of her home. Her family was her life and she dedicated her life to her family.

Helen is survived by her children; Mary Hirner Lindeman with spouse, Kenneth, Jenny Hirner Schnettler with spouse Constance, Frank with spouse, Michelle, Lloyd with spouse, Dee and George with spouse, Kerry. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Helen is preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Hirner.

Family and friend are invited to celebrate Helen's life graveside at 1:30 pm on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at Holy Saviour Cemetery, 2575 Linden St. Bethlehem PA 18017. Online condolences may be made online at www.kohutfuneralhome.com