Nancy M. Lorah, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away March 24, 2024 at her second home of Cedarbrook Fountain Hill. She was the loving wife of the late Arthur Lorah. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Violet Richards. She retired as a pharmaceutical technician from Rite Aid. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: sons- Arthur Lorah Jr. of Bethlehem, Frank Lorah and wife Eileen of Palmerton, Timothy Lorah and wife Angel of Lincoln, ME; grandchildren- Katrina, Tyler, Victoria, Trevor and Treasure; great grandchildren- Braydon. Blaze and Derek; grand dog- Bella. She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Violet (Berger) Richards and brother Louis Richards. In lieu of flowers donations may send to CBFH RIA c/o Life Enrichment 724 Delaware Ave Bethlehem Pa 18015 payable to Cedarbrook. Special thanks to all the staff at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill for taking care of our mother for the past six years.

A calling time will be held on Friday, April 5th 6-8PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Donald G. Lynch, 67, of Saylorsburg, passed away November 11, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the dedicated husband of 21 years to Sharon M. (Kelley) Lynch. Born in Easton, Don was the son of the late Donald F. and Genevieve (Calcagnetti) Lynch. Don graduated from Wilson High School and then obtained his Associates Degree in Accounting from NCC. In his early years Don enjoyed participating in the Easton Pigeon Club. He enjoyed listening to music and playing his guitar. Don appreciated nature and wildlife, working in his yard and garden, watching the local deer and was very knowledgeable about caring for chickens and ducks. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors: wife- Sharon M. Lynch; children- Mackenzie Lynch, Alexander Lynch, Christy Wimley and her husband Kevin, Christopher Pressley; sisters- Patricia Strohm and her husband Thomas, Theresa Montague and her husband Craig; nieces & nephews- Dan, Allison, Ashley, Jordan, Aaron and Keona; many cousins, aunts, uncles and close friends.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, November 18th 9-10:30AM 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 Gethsemane Cemetery, Easton.

James W. Laczo, 71, of Bethlehem, passed away November 10, 2022. He was the son of the late Helen (Lysek) and Alfred J. Laczo Sr. James was a member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church. He worked for many years as a mail clerk and printer. James was a member of the Black Diamond Model Railroad Club and enjoyed doing photography. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his brother- David and predeceased by his brother- Freddy Laczo Jr.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM in Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Interment to follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Whitehall. Arrangements are entrusted to Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Dorothy “Dot” E. (DiStalio) Loturco, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away September 26, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late John L. Loturco. Born in White Marsh Twp, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Sophie (Kunyk) DiStalio. She graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School. Dot worked in the Lehigh University Admissions office and then for Weidlinger’s Printers Associates. She was an active member of SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church where she served as a lector, cantor, Eucharistic Minister, was part of the 55+ Friends club and the Seniors group, sang in the adult & funeral choirs and the Folk Group. She also served as a Eucharistic Minister at Holy Family Manor, was a Girl Scout Leader and a member of the former Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality. Dot promoted retreats and days of recollection at the Dominican Retreat House and the St. Francis Center for Renewal. She volunteered for Becahi’s Women’s Assoc. & band parents, the Christmas City Fair, Musikfest, Christkindlmart, sang in the 250th 1000 Member Choir and the Bethlehem Steel Choir. When she was not volunteering for her church, or enjoying her family, her favorite activities were reading, and sending cards and notes to family and friends. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: daughter- Marie Hoch and her husband Joseph; grandchildren- Master Sgt. Sean Finn and his wife Leslie, Kevin Anthony Finn Sgt Major retired and his wife Jody, Celia Woodall and her husband Jeramie Sgt. Major retired, Dr. Michael Hoch and his wife Natalie, Megan Tegyi and her fiancé Peter-John Murphy; great-grandchildren- Brenna, Sean Jr. & Christopher Finn, Kevin Austin & Kayla Finn, Alexis & Teagan Woodall and Xander & Lucas Hoch; son-in-law- Kevin Finn Sgt 1st Class retired; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughters- Peggy Tegyi and Christina Finn, brothers- Joseph and John Destalo, sister- Genevieve Bonser and son-in-law- Jack Tegyi.
A viewing will be held on Monday, October 3rd 9-10AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10AM in SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Dot’s memory to SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Juliette A. (Alvarez) Laury, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away April 13, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Richard E. Laury. Born in Las Cruces, NM she was the daughter of the late Demetrio and Lita (Telles) Alvarez. Juliette had worked on the military base at White Sands Missile Range, Las Cruces, NM for a few years and then for Bethlehem Steel, Allen Electric and for Piercing Pagoda’s office. She was a passionate water color artist. She showed most of her work in the Lehigh Valley. Juliette was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed sewing, ran senior bus trips and had volunteered at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: daughters- Joanne Laury of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Diane Diehl and husband Dave of Hellertown, Allison Stoudt and husband Thomas of Allentown; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters- Margaret Robles, Katherine Flanigan, Theresa Jabczynski. She was predeceased by her brother- Demetrio Alvarez.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 19th 9-10AM with a Funeral Service at 10AM all in St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church 1408 Easton Rd Hellertown, PA 18055. Burial to follow in Bethlehem Memorial Park. Arrangements are entrusted to Downing Funeral Home, Inc.
In lieu of contributions the Laury family would like to request that a Mass be said in Juliette’s name.

Calvin K. Longenbach Jr., 89, of Bethlehem, passed away December 24, 2021. He was the loving husband of the late Kay A. (Miller) Longenbach. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Calvin and Hallie (Heckman) Longenbach. Calvin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Frie Hoffer & Gaf Cement Plant. Calvin was a member of Lehigh Valley Grace Brethren Church and their Senior Club. He previously had been a Lehigh Little League Coach and was a Head Umpire. He was a member of the Local #691 and the Tarkett Union. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: Children- Bruce Longenbach and wife Veronica of Bethlehem, Carol Madura and husband Edward of Whitehall, Nancy Bauder and husband Blaine of South Carolina, Sally Wildman and husband Joseph of Whitehall, David Longenbach and wife Amy of Ohio, James Longenbach and wife Kimberly of North Carolina, 12 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, brother- Richard Longenbach of Bath, sister-in-law- Lorraine Miller of Kutztown. He was predeceased by 5 brothers.
Services will be Private care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Richard E. Laury, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away March 1, 2021. He was the loving husband of 65 years to Juliette A. (Alvarez) Laury. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Robert M. and Ruth (Ziegenfuss) Laury. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Moravian College and then his Master’s degree from Lehigh University. Richard retired from the Bethlehem Area School District as an Elementary School Principal. He was a dedicated member of SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church. Richard was a volunteer for LVH- Muhlenberg Recovery Room for many years. He enjoyed swimming, playing tennis in Bethlehem on Thursdays and joining his fellow retired principal friends on Tuesday’s at the Oasis for the “Oatmeal Gang” breakfast. Richard had a green thumb and especially enjoyed tending to his tomato plants and roses. He was a fan of college football and March Madness. Richard enjoyed spending time with his friends and his family was his pride and joy. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors: wife- Juliette Laury; daughters- Joanne M. Laury of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Diane L. Diehl and husband David of Hellertown, Allison M. Stoudt and husband Thomas of Allentown; grandchildren- Jill Hall, Johnathan Britton, Jacquelyn Estrada, Kurt Diehl; great grandchildren- Mateo and Addyson Estrada, Madison, Lincoln and Tucker Diehl; brother- John T. “Jack” Laury.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, March 6th 10:30-11:30AM with a Service to follow at 11:30AM all in SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Bethlehem Memorial Park. Please contact Downing Funeral Home for a link to the Service via Zoom.

Contributions can be made in Richard’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market St. Suite 250 Philadelphia, PA 19106 or please consider having a Mass said in his memory at SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church.

Beverly S. (Suarez) Lazorik, 53, of Bethlehem, passed away January 28, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late John L. Lazorik Jr. and then the loving fiancé to Chris Paules. Born in the Philippines she was the daughter of the late Arellano Solana Suarez and Concepcion Mhinay Lucero Suarez. Beverly worked for B. Braun for many years. She enjoyed shopping and cooking. She especially loved cooking authentic Filipino dishes for her family. Beverly lived for her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: sons- Kristoff and Gavin Lazorik, fiancé- Chris Paules, Father & Mother-in-law- John and Judith Lazorik, sister-in-laws- Susan Reagen and husband Rob & Stephanie Dartouzos and husband Michael, 7 siblings, many numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother.

Services will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Beverly’s memory to the American Cancer Society 3893 Adler Place #170 Bethlehem, PA 18017.