Richard (Dick) Schiavone, 86, of Collegeville, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Born July 8, 1925 in Mt. Carmel PA, he was the son of the late Mary (Patrick) Schiavone and Adam Schiavone and step-son to the late Anna (Nelson) Schiavone. He was married to Helen (Prusak) for 39 years until her death in 1989. He was a WWII Navy Veteran- Pacific. He retired from AT&T (Western Electric) in 1985 after 25 years of service. He also worked part time for many years at the Bethlehem Globe Times. He was an avid Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Eagles and Phillies fan. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was predeceased by brothers Joseph, Clement, Alfonso, Alberto, sisters Margie, Eleanor and Elizabeth.



Survivors: Daughter- Elizabeth of Covina California, Son- Gregory and his wife Barbara of Bethlehem, granddaughter- Alina and her husband Tom Psitos, grandson- Nicholas and companion- Marjorie Blank of Collegeville.



Services: A calling time will be held Sunday 4-6PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM on Monday in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1826 Catasauqua Ave Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.



In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Richard’s memory to the American Diabetes Assoc. or to St. Eleanor Catholic Church in Collegeville.

Jack L. “Hank” Smith, 73 years, of Bethlehem, died on April 5, 2012, surrounded by his family after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in 1938, Smith spent his life in the Lehigh Valley, working at Bethlehem Steel, Mack Trucks and Faulkner as an automobile mechanic and auto-body technician. He was a hard worker who loved to fish, hunt, eat his wife Pat’s cooking, listen to Hank Williams, and be with his family. He could build and fix almost anything, remodeled their beautiful home almost by himself and was proud of growing some of the biggest tomato plants in the county. Hank was a generous man who would help everyone he knew, from sharing the eggs his chickens laid to building his sister-in-law’s deck, and would only get angry if someone insisted on repaying him for his kindness. His family likes to think he’s fishing right now in Chesapeake Bay, catching a big one with a beer in his hand. A man of few words, he taught us what was right by living it. Smith is survived by his wife Patricia, as well as two adoring daughters, Christine Guro of Hellertown and Valarie Smith of Portland, Oregon, and three grandchildren, Julie Kolesnik of Bethlehem and Michael Kolesnik and Sean Guro of Hellertown. A public viewing will be held for Smith Monday from 10-11am, followed by a service at 11am, at the Downing Funeral Home at 1002 W. Broad Street in Bethlehem. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Luke’s Hospice.

Victoria P. (Fields) Santella, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012. She was the loving wife of Anniello “Neil” P. Santella for 58 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Edward and Maria (Engelbrecht) Fields. She worked as a medical assistant for the former CR Pharmacy. Victoria was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church and formerly of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Ossining, NY.



Survivors:
Husband- Anniello “Neil” P. Santella
Son- Michael Santella of Bethlehem
Daughters- Theresa Santella of Washington, DC
Regina and husband George Vespa of Ossining, NY
2 Granddaughters- Jennifer and Kristin Vespa



A viewing will be held on Saturday 9:45-10:45AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11AM all in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial will be Private. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.



In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Victoria’s memory to Rosary Hill 600 Linda Ave Hawthorne, NY 10532.

Mary Rose (Sides) Seglets, 92, formerly of Bethlehem passed away Jan. 12, 2012 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.
She was the wife of the late Martin J. Seglets.
Mary was a member of University Parish of Holy Ghost.

Survivors:
Children, David M. and wife Joan of Whitehall.
Martin G. of Coopersburg.
Mary J. Werley of Alburtis.
7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Wed. Jan. 18, 2012 from 10-11AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM all in University Parish of Holy Ghost, 417 Carlton Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18015, Burial is Private.

In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made towards funeral expenses, check payable to Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Reverend Steven John Safko, 67, of Phillipsburg, NJ and Bethlehem, PA passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Born in Boise, Idaho he was the son of the late Milton and Irene (Chupella) Safko. Father Steven was baptized at St. John Cathedral in Idaho. He attended Ss Simon and Jude Catholic School in Bethlehem and Central Catholic High School, Allentown where he graduated in 1962. He attended and graduated from Bethlehem Business School in 1964. Father Steven entered St. Charles Barromeo Seminary in Philadelphia receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy in 1969 and a Masters Degree in Divinity in 1973. He was ordained to the Priesthood on May 18, 1973. His ministry includes: priest in residence at St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Lansford, PA and at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Nesquehoning, PA. He was also an Assistant at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Nesquehoning, PA and Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Phillipsburg, NJ. Father Steven additionally taught at Marian Catholic High School, Tamaqua, PA and served as a counselor at many locations throughout the Lehigh Valley including the Alliance Counseling Center in Hellertown, PA.

Survivors:
Nephews- Michael Safko of Colorado
Nick Safko of Bethlehem
He was predeceased by his brothers- Michael, Richard and Ronald.



A viewing will be held on Wednesday 5-7PM with an Office of Christian Burial for a Priest at 7PM and on Thursday a viewing will be held 8-10AM with Hierarchical Funeral Divine Liturgy at 10AM all to take place in Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church 723 South Main St Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Burial will take place in Holy Saviour Cemetery. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc. Bethlehem, PA.



Donations can be made in Father Steven’s memory to the COPD Foundation 2937 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133.


www.copdfoundation.org

Edward J. Saukulak, Sr. 81 of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in the VNA Hospice House.
He was the husband of 57 years to Dorothy A. (Basara) Saukulak, Sr.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on July 14, 1930 to the late Joseph and Mary (Zvochl) Saukulyak.
Ed served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister, Alter Server and an accountant for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Ed retired from AT&T where he was a technical engineer.
Ed loved western movies and music, his favorite food was kielbasa and cookies.



Survivors:
Children: Donna Posivak of Bethlehem
Joann Hart of Stewartsville, MD
Edward Saukulak, Jr. of Bethlehem
Greg Saukulak of Long Island, NY
Brother Joseph Saukulyak of Wilkes-Barre, PA
8 grandchildren
6 predeceased siblings



Services:
A viewing will be held on Friday from 10:15-10:45AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial is private. www.downingfuneralhome.com.



In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Edward to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Notre Dame Church.

Barbara H. Schreier, 68, of Allentown, passed away June 6, 2011. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Dorsam) Schreier. She will be sadly missed by her entire family. Arrangements private care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.