Shirley A. (Davis) Schmid, 73, of Bethlehem, went to dance with her husband in heaven on Monday, June 02, 2014. She was the loving wife of the late Peter E. Schmid. Born in Center Valley, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mildred (Huhn) Davis. Shirley was a member of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Bethlehem. She enjoyed gardening, ceramics, sewing, crocheting, figure skating and classical music.

Survivors:
Children- Peter III of Bethlehem
Deborah Druckenbrod and husband Richard of Bethlehem
Kimberly Schmid of Bethlehem
Sarah Hunsicker and husband Victor of Blakeslee
Grandchildren- Jarrod and Meagan Fenner, Justin Valentini and Morgan Everitt
Great Grandchildren- Samir Brown and Aaliyah Baruwa
Sister- Diane Adams of Allentown
Brothers- Donald Davis of Freemansburg
Alan Davis of Freemansburg
She was predeceased by 3 brothers.

A viewing will be held Friday 11AM-12PM with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Friday at 12PM in Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Shirley’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Grace Mary (Rodman) Schaefer, 85, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 in Gracedale Nursing Home. Born in New York, NY she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Delahanty) Rodman. Grace enjoyed her flower gardening in Florida and spending time with her family. Survivors: Children- Kenneth and wife Linda of Bethlehem, Robert and wife Laurie of Glendale, NY, Mary Fischer and husband Jack of East Stroudsburg; Grandchildren- Melissa, Pamela Samantha, Brian, Kevin, Stacey, Jacquline, Pennie and Christine; 8 Great-Grandchildren. She was predeceased by 9 siblings, her first husband- John A. Schaefer, her second husband- Robert Cockerham and her live-in-companion- Stephen Schaeffer. Services: A viewing will be held on Wednesday 6-8PM with a service to follow at 8PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Private burial at a later date.

Susan M. Santly-Lazaro, 61, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in ManorCare-Bethlehem. She was born December 7, 1952 in Bethlehem, a daughter of Dolores H. (Hogrebe) and the late Francis R. Nickel. She was the wife of Roberto Lazaro with whom she loved gardening with and keeping the house landscaping beautiful. She was of the Catholic faith, and a former member of Ss. Simon & Jude Church in Bethlehem. She was a special grandmother who loved teaching her grandchildren and coloring with them. Her grandchildren especially enjoyed when she would play with them in the sand box her father, Francis built. She was avid fan of the New York Yankees and the Indianapolis Colts, with her favorite player being Peyton Manning.

Survivors: Husband, Roberto; mother, Dolores; daughters, Kiera Lichtenwalner and her husband Russ of Bethlehem, Lauren Santly of Bethlehem.; son, Brian A. Santly and his wife Melissa of Hellertown; brother, Tim P. Nickel and his wife Virginia of Bethlehem; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Aunt Mary McKee

Services: Viewing, Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a service at 10:30 a.m. in the Downing Funeral Home, Inc., 1002 West Broad St., Bethlehem. Interment will conclude services at Nisky Hill Cemetery, Allentown.

Marie G. (Atmore) Schlottman, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, December 08, 2013. She was the loving wife of 51 years to Neil J. Schlottman. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Flanigan) Atmore. Marie graduated in 1954 from Little Flower High School in Philadelphia. She was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. Marie worked in Insurance in Philadelphia and was then the Secretary to a Vice President of Lehigh University for 15 years before her retirement. She was then a secretary for Holy Family Manor.

Survivors:
Husband- Neil J. Schlottman
Children- Jack and wife Becky Schnur of Washington, Maine
Ann Marie and her boyfriend Mike Leach
Granddaughter- Ava Delia Schlottman
She was predeceased by her brother- Joseph Atmore.

A calling time will be held Thursday 9:45-10:30AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30AM in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Marie’s memory toward her funeral expenses care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Charles R. Sterner, 69, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Roland Percival and Barbara (Schadler) Sterner.

Survivors: Brothers- William and Erwin both of Bethlehem, Roland Jr. of Florida
Sisters- Flo Martin and Joyce Starr both of Bethlehem
He was predeceased by Sisters- Dorothy Kilpatrick, Elizabeth Balkit and Brothers- John and Harry Sterner.

Services will be Private. Arrangements c/o Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Christine S. (Kessler) Struble, 41, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in her home. She was the loving wife of 8 years to David L. Struble. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ she was the daughter of Carl and Ruth (Mackes) Kessler. Chris worked as a machine operator for Georgia Pacific for 12 years. She was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. Chris was a strong and avid supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness.

She will be sadly missed by her entire family.
Husband- David L. Struble
Parents- Carl and Ruth Kessler
Sisters- Janet Bower of Pen Argyl
Darlene Zeigfuze of Johnsonville
Mary Kessler of Plainfield Twp
Caroline Miller of Pen Argyl
Niece and Nephews- Robert, Michael, David and Jessica

A calling time will be held Saturday, Nov 16th 9-10AM with a service at 10AM all in St. Peters Lutheran Church 474 Vine St. Bethlehem, PA 18015.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chris’s memory to the church. www.DowningFuneralHome.com

Beulah C. (Bradberry) Sheffield, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away September 18, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Clarence A. Sheffield. Born in Newport News, VA she was the daughter of the late London and Kezziah (Dennis) Bradberry. Beulah at age 2 moved and resided in Newark, NJ with her family. She attended the public school system there. Upon completion she worked in various jobs, including GE and General Motors. She met and married Clarence (Tony) Sheffield on May 14, 1942 and enjoyed 67 years of marriage and one son Steven.

She retired with her husband to Urbanna, VA and later moved to Bethlehem, PA to live with her son.

Beulah enjoyed gardening, tennis, traveling and animals. She was especially joyous in being one of Jehovah Witnesses, spending time studying the Bible and sharing what she learned with her neighbors.

Survivors:
Son, Steven, his wife Lisa and step-granddaughter- Emily Mae with whom she resided. Nephew, Charles H. Bradberry, Jr. of Glenridge, NJ and Uncle, James Duke Finn of Mt. Pocono.

A memorial service will be held Friday, September 27, 2013 at 5PM in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses’ 2718 Linden St. Bethlehem, PA 18017.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Beulah’s memory to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses’.

Margaret M. (Fischer) Sarko, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away August 21, 2013 in Moravian Village. She was the loving wife of 57 years to Andrew J. Sarko. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Anthony A. and Mary E. (Kohler) Fischer. Margaret was retired from the Morning Call’s Circulation Dept. She was a member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church.

Survivors:
Husband- Andrew J. Sarko
Children- Mary Lou Straka and husband Stephen of Bethlehem
William A. Sarko of Bethlehem
Edward J. Sarko of Allentown
Nancy J. Newhard and husband Richard of Schnecksville
Grandchildren- Matthew A. and Melissa M. Newhard of Schnecksville
She was predeceased by a granddaughter- Amy Straka, daughter-in-law- Lois (Kiss) Sarko and siblings- Bernard J., Donald P. and Rosemary Martin.

A viewing will be held Monday 9:30- 11:30AM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem 18018. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 12PM in Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church 730 W Broad St. Bethlehem 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Center for Vision Loss 845 W. Wyoming St. Allentown, PA 18103.