Robert L. Wetherhold, Jr. 67, of Bethlehem, passed away November 6, 2014 surrounded by his family who adored him. He was the loving husband of 44 years to Mercedes (O'Reilly) Wetherhold. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Robert L. Wetherhold, Sr. and the late Joyce Leh Wetherhold. Bob served in the U.S. Airforce during the Vietnam War. He retired from Rentschler Chevrolet doing the job that he loved after 30 years of service. Bob was a member of the Allentown Area Corvette Club since 1981. His biggest passion in life was his family. Bob was the most amazing grandfather. He especially loved to watch his grandchildren's wrestling matches, football games and recitals.

Survivors:
Wife- Mercedes C. Wetherhold; Son- Robert L. Wetherhold III and wife Liz of Allentown; Daughter- Amy Wuertele and husband Dan of Bethlehem; Grandchildren- Robert IV, Cole, Cassidy and Reilly; Sister- Brenda Messner and husband Herbie of Allentown; Step-Brother- Jerry Leh and wife Judi of Bethlehem; Niece- Olivia Leh.

Bob's passing will leave a hole in our hearts that can never be filled.


A calling time will be held on Wednesday from 9:30 -11:30AM with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:30AM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Jeanne M. (Reilly) White, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas G. White. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Reilly. She was a former member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem and St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, New Hope.

Survivors:
Daughter- Anne White
Grandson- Mark Scammell
Great Grandson- Tyler Podlipski
Niece- Jane (Maley) Smith
Many Nieces and Nephews
She was predeceased by her daughter- Mary White, brother- Robert Reilly, sisters- Lucille Maley and Geraldine Lawson.

A calling time will be held Thursday 9:30-10AM with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10AM all in Holy Infancy Catholic Church 312 E. 4th St Bethlehem 18015. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, donations can made in her memory to Holy Infancy Catholic Church.

Ruth Ann V. (Dolphin) Whalen, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away March 20, 2013. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Whalen and previously the late Bernard McCaffery. Born in Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Veronica (Best) Dolphin. She was a member of Ss Simon and Jude Catholic Church and their Seniors and Auxiliary. She was also a member the Seniors of Bethlehem.

Survivors:
Children: Darlene Patricia Hyman
Kathleen Young
John McCaffery
Maureen Persons
Noreen McCaffery Coffin
Kevin McCaffery
Dennis McCaffery
Patricia Lohman
Grandchildren
Great Grandchildren
She was predeceased by daughter- Deirdre McCaffery and a granddaughter- Krista Young.

A viewing will be held Monday 9:15-10AM with a service at 10AM all in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Thomas G. White, 85, of New Hope, died Nov. 7, 2012. Survivors: Wife- Jeanne M. (Reilly) White, Daughter- Anne White, Grandson- Mark Scammell, Great Grandson- Tyler Podlipski. Predeceased by daughter- Mary White. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11AM in St. Martins of Tours Catholic Church, New Hope. Burial in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Arrangements c/o Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Dorothy B. (Medve) Whitehead, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, April 06, 2012 in Manor Care Easton. She was the wife of the late Raymond Whitehead. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Barbara Turnauer Medve. Dorothy was the former manager of the Orange Car. She was of the Catholic faith and was an avid golfer.



Survivors:
Daughter- Barbara and husband John Sedor of Bethlehem
2 Grandchildren
6 Great Grandchildren
4 Great Great Grandchildren



A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 10AM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W Broad St. Bethlehem 18018.



In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Dorothy’s memory to the Blind Assoc.

Judith (Judy) McHale White
loving mother, sister and grandmother age 68, passed away Saturday, September 3,
2011 in Santa Fe, NM. Judith was born in Allentown to Paul F. And Mary W. McHale
in 1943 and raised in the Borough of Fountain Hill. She graduated from St.
Francis Academy, Bethlehem and the College of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station,
NJ. She married Allan S. White of Hermitage, PA in 1964. She was a long-term
resident of Tuxedo Park, NY and the Brooklyn Heights area of New York City. One
of only a small number of female executives on Wall Street in the early 1970s,
she was employed by reinsurance companies General Reinsurance Co., Guy Carpenter
& Co., Sargent Wobber & Co., EW Blanch, and Paul Napolitan, Inc. A long-time
sufferer of Ankylosing Spondylitis, she retired to Santa Fe in 1993. She enjoyed
collecting jewelry and antiques, gardening in the desert, the opera, and
spending time in her home with visiting family and her beloved pets. She is
survived by her sons Sean and Christopher, brothers Paul F. McHale, Jr. and
Michael W. McHale, and grandchildren, Kei, Tyler and Katelyn. She will be
remembered for her love for her family, her dedication to her children, her
generous heart, as well as her determination to live an active and fulfilling
life by overcoming chronic pain. A memorial service will be held on Thursday,
December 29, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte
Street, Bethlehem. The Reverend Joel Atkinson will be officiating. Interment
will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Arrangements are under the
direction of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Charles R. Wagner, 83, of Park Forest, IL and formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, IL. He was the husband of the late Marion E. (Frankenfield) Wagner formerly of Bethlehem, PA. Born in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late Charles Wagner and Helen Sullivan. He was a former member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. Charlie was a U.S. Navy veteran as well as a member of the American Legion and resided at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, IL for the past six years.

He will be sadly missed by his entire family.
Children- Charles Wagner Jr. of Park Forest, IL
Steven J. Wagner of Abington, MA
Nonna J. Baksa of Strasburg, PA
Lora L. Elghaib of Morocco, North Africa
Chrysa K. Richards of Park Forest, IL
Dana M. Bleicher of Hebron, IN
Lisa L. Miller of New Lenox, IL
Elena D. Wagner of Park Forest, IL
17 Grandchildren
He was predeceased by 2 infant daughters.

A Mass will be held at Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church at 10:00am Friday, September 2, 2011,
1861 Catasauqua Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A Christian Burial to follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. Arrangements Downing Funeral Home, Inc.