Edward J. Kirk, 81, died Dec. 24, 2015. He was the loving husband of 52 years to Joyce (Weidman) Kirk. Eddie served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and retired from Bethlehem Steel.

Survivors: Wife; Children- Marion Keenan, Andrew Brown, Leonard Brown, Jean Prewitt, Joan Holecz and Joseph Kirk; 7 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son- Michael Kirk and 4 siblings.

Services: Services will be Private care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Agnes L. (Mingora) Krajczar, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away February 1, 2015. She was the loving wife to the late William J. Krajczar. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Fistner) Mingora. Agnes retired as a Knitter from Sure Fit after 25 years of service. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Survivors:
Sons- William J. “Rusty” Krajczar of Bethlehem, Robert B. and wife Sharon of Flowery Branch, GA; Daughter- Rosalie Sterner and husband Ronald of Whitehall; Grandson- Robert Krajczar and wife Maricsa; Great Granddaughter- Hailey; Sisters- Patricia Schildt of Schoenersville, Dolores Neimi of Hellertown, Barbara Sacknoff of Emmaus, Carol Unangst of Hellertown; Brothers- Richard Mingora of Bethlehem and Bernard Mingora of New Smithville.

A viewing will be held on Thursday 9-10AM with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10AM all in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 3219 Santee Rd Bethlehem 18020. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

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

Franklin “Frank” D. Koehler, 80, of Hanover Twp., passed away Nov. 10, 2013 after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Rosemary Anfuso- Koehler. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Melvin and Blanche (Ritter) Koehler. Frank was an avid horseman showing and breeding horses for over 65 years. He was the owner and operator of Koehler Stables. Frank was a lifetime member of the Penn Jersey Horse Show Assoc. and the American Quarter Horse Assoc.

Survivors:
Wife- Rosemary Anfuso- Koehler
Nephew- Daryl Koehler of Point Phillips
Great Niece and Nephew

A calling time will be held Thursday 6:30-7:30PM with a Memorial Service at 7:30PM all in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St Bethlehem 18018.

Donations can be made in Frank’s memory to the American Heart Assoc. 212 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Julia (Szilagyi) Kucsan, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away September 12, 2013. She was the loving wife of the late Frank Kucsan Sr. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Meri (Szabo) Szilagyi. Julia was had worked for Sure Fit and Wilshire as a sewing machine operator before her retirement. She was a member of St. Johns Windish Lutheran Church in Bethlehem.

Survivors:
Daughters- Barbara Bedics and husband Joseph of Salisbury
Ann Werner and husband William of Florida
7 Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchildren
She was predeceased by two sisters- Mary Harris and Helen Torres and two sons- Richard Domyan and Ronald Domyan.

Services will be Private at the convenience of the family.

Donations can be made in Julia’s memory to St. Johns Windish Lutheran Church 617 E 4th St Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Mary (Chernaskey) Kroboth, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away Sept. 5, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice at 17th & Chew St. She was the loving wife of the late Charles J. Kroboth Sr. They had married November 25, 1944. Born in Bethlehem on September 21, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Roman and Fannie (Orischak) Chernaskey. Mary was a member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Bethlehem, where she had been involved with the church and school groups and activities. She loved sports and when she was younger played for the Armorettes Softball Team. Mary was a big Phillies, Eagles and Penn State Football Fan. She enjoyed family trips to Atlantic City Casinos. Survivors: Children, Gloria Ann Kroboth of Bethlehem Charles J. Kroboth Jr. of Bellefonte. Many other relatives. She was predeceased by her daughter Sandra Ann Anders and several siblings. Services: Held privately with the family. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Jane L. (Lehr) Karb, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Karb. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Elroy and Stella Lehr. She graduated from Allen High School and received her Associates in Library Science from NCC. Jane was the Secretary for Notre Dame of Bethlehem School for 24 years before she retired. She was a member of Notre Dame of the Bethlehem Catholic Church and the 55+ Club.

Survivors:
Anne wife of Patrick Zelko of Bethlehem
Sue wife of Richard Walewski of Lebanon
John Karb and wife Lori of Bethlehem
Grandchildren- Lisa Zelko, Patrick Zelko Jr., Katie Zelko, Adam Walewski, Matthew Walewski, Anthony Karb and Richard Karb
Great Granddaughter- Madelyn Zelko
She was predeceased by her daughter- Ellen Karb and brothers- Franklin and Elwood Lehr.

A viewing will be held Sunday 6-8PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem 18018. Monday a calling time will be held 9:45- 10:15AM in church with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30AM all in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd Bethlehem 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Donations can be made in Jane’s memory to the Notre Dame of Bethlehem School 1835 Catasauqua Rd Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Marie (Borlodan) Kovacs, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Above and Beyond Assisted Living Facility in Allentown. She was the wife of 67 years to the late Eugene Kovacs. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Mester) Borlodan. Marie worked as a waitress for many years at The College Restaurant and Walp’s Restaurant. She was a member of Ss Simon and Jude Catholic Church. Her greatest source of pride and devotion was in her children and grandchildren. Marie had an avid zest for life and enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting and sewing; all of which she selflessly shared with others.



Survivors:
Daughter- Linda Kovacs of Plantation, FL
Son- Julius Zavar and wife Leslie of Lower Saucon
Grandchildren- Timothy Zavar of Glendale, CA; Lesley Zavar- Francis of Seattle, WA; Kristen Zavar of Catasauqua
Great Grandchildren- Reed Eliot and Chiska Marie
Brother- Michael Borlodan of Bethlehem
She was predeceased by siblings- Ann, Nicholas, Catherine, John, George, Christine and Julia.



A viewing will be held on Thursday 9:30-10:30AM with a Celebration of Marie’s life at 10:30AM all in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.



In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations can be made in Marie’s memory to Above and Beyond Assisted Living Facility Staff care of the funeral home.

Dorothy R. (Kish) Kipila, 88, of Fountain Hill, died peacefully on Monday, August 6, 2012 in her home. She was born September 21, 1923 and was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Hanzok) Kish. Dorothy was raised in Pottsville with her late sister Margaret Matz. After graduating from Pottsville High School, Dorothy went on to business school. Dorothy was the wife of the late John J. Kipila who passed away in 2002She was a member of St. Ursulas Church in Fountain Hill where she was a member of the Womens Guild. She was also a volunteer for the New Bethany Ministries.

Survivors: Sons, John Kipila III and his wife Donna of Macungie and Michael Kipila and his wife Mary Ann of Fountain Hill; grandchildren, Christopher, Andrew, Michael, Jr., and Mary Beth; great grand children, Emma and Claire. Dorothy was predeceased by her sister Margaret Matz and husband Rex and two infant twin brothers.

Services: Viewing, Friday, August 10, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Downing Funeral Home, Inc., 1002 West Broad Street, Bethlehem. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday August 11 at 10 a.m. in St. Ursulas Catholic Church preceded by a viewing in church from 9 to 9:45 a.m.