Irene E. (Meinhart) Morgan, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away January 10, 2025. Born in Kresgeville, she was the daughter of the late Elmer S. and Evelyn E. (Strohl) Meinhart. Irene worked for the Allentown State Hospital as an LPN for 31 years before her retirement. She was a member of Rosemont Lutheran Church, O.L.H.C. Senior Citizens and the Rittersville Ladies Auxilary. Irene enjoyed playing Bingo, gardening, going to casinos, cooking and baking pies and kiffles. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: children- Barry Morgan and wife Richene of Lower Macungie, Carol DePietro of Bethlehem; grandchildren- Jessica Peters and husband Michael, Lauren Morgan and partner Mark Sipics, Lisa Morgan and fiancé Caleb Gesicki, Christina Hirschman and husband Michael; great grandchildren- Cole Peters and Chelsea Peters; sisters- Gladys Green, Shirley Craig and Lois McArdle and many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter- Jane Frantz, grandson- Shawn Frantz, brothers- Leon, Howard and Melvin Meinhart, sister- Pauline Heckman, former husband- Albert Morgan and partner- Andrew Slivko.
A viewing will be held Friday, January 17th 10-11AM with a Service to follow at 11AM in Downing Funeral Home Inc. 1002 W. Broad St Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Bethlehem Memorial Park.
Contributions can be made in Irene’s memory to St Jude Children’s Hospital care of the funeral home.

Rosemarie Catherine (Junglas) McGouldrick, 92, of Bethlehem, was called Home by God on January 3, 2025. Born in Easton to Loretta and Joseph Junglas, Rosemarie was an avid Red Rovers fan. In addition to being a busy homemaker, Rosemarie held many jobs in housekeeping and childcare and was the first Extended Care teacher at St. Anne School. She loved playing Scrabble and dominoes with her family and friends. Rosemarie was a devout member of Ss. Simon and Jude Parish and her faith helped bring several people back to the church.
Rosemarie is survived by daughters- Susan, with whom she resided until entering a skilled nursing facility in December, Mary Mittermeier (Georg) of Coplay and their daughter, her dearly loved granddaughter Hannah of California, and Rosemary Vega (Carl) of Bethlehem; by sons Stephen of Allentown, John of Bethlehem, and William (Connie) of Arizona and their family; by her younger brothers, Carl and Bill, who were lights of her life and by Emilie Heesen, her “daughter in spirit.”
Rosemarie was predeceased by her husband Clarence “Curly”, by her beloved grandson Christian Mittermeier, by sisters Margaret and Mary, by brothers Joseph and Vincent, and by her lifelong pen pal and friend Ann of Connecticut.
A viewing will be held Wednesday, January 8th 9-10AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM all 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, please send contributions to Ss Simon and Jude Catholic Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Judith A. (Heimpel) Master, a deeply loved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024 at the age of 78. Her warm and caring spirit left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Born on August 14, 1946 in Bethlehem, Judy was the cherished daughter of the late Ray and Gladys (Orlando) Heimpel. She grew up alongside her beloved siblings, James and Gail, forming lifelong bonds filled with love and laughter.

Judy was married to the love of her life, Andy, for 53 years, a union that was a testament to love, partnership, and adventure. Together, they traveled the world, embraced life to its fullest, and shared countless memories that will be cherished by all who knew them.

Though Judy and Andy did not have children of their own, she embraced her role as an aunt with unparalleled love and devotion. To her niece and nephews—and especially her great-niece and nephews—she was more than an aunt; she was a second mother, a source of unwavering support, and a wellspring of joy. Her thoughtful gifts—never missing a birthday, holiday or special occasion—always seemed to perfectly capture what was most cherished, creating moments of delight for children across generations.

Judy will always be remembered as a strong, elegant, and deeply loving woman. She was the heart of countless family gatherings, her laughter lighting up the room. Judy embodied care and connection. Her legacy of love and kindness will forever be etched in the hearts of her family and friends.

Judy is survived by her devoted husband, Andrew Master, her loving siblings, twin brother - James Heimpel and sister - Gail Heimpel-Zydyk, and her cherished nephews and nieces, Sean, Devin, Alexis, Amos and Lisa who were like her own children. She also leaves behind her adored great-niece and nephews, who will always remember her as a source of love, joy, and the best birthday gifts.

Judy lived a life full of love, strength, and grace. Her presence enriched the lives of everyone she touched, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

A viewing will be held on Friday, January 3 from 10-11AM with a Service at 11AM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 where family and friends are invited to honor her legacy. Burial will be Private.

Mary C. (Fox) Mingora, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away September 6, 2024. She was the wife of the late John Fox and then to the late Richard G. Mingora. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Chauncey and Marie Ritter. Mary had worked for Durkee Foods and Alpo Foods until her retirement. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: daughter- Janet L. Powell and husband Timothy of Bethlehem Twp., son- John R. Fox of San Diego, CA, grandson Timothy Powell of Bethlehem Twp., and great grandson Jacob Powell. She was predeceased by her brothers- Thomas, Harrison and Richard Kulp and sister- Dorothy Sauerwien.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 12th at 10AM in Holy Saviour Cemetery 2575 Linden St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Arrangements are entrusted to Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Mary F. (Moroney) Marzec, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away July 21, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late John C. Marzec. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late James M. and Anna G. (McCall) Moroney. Mary had worked as a key punch operator for Bethlehem Steel, then as a receptionist for Dr. Warren Miller in Fountain Hill and then as a tele recruiter for Miller Keystone Blood Center. She was a member of St. Ursula’s Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister and was a former past president of the Rosary Society. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: sons- David J. and wife Roberta of Everett, WA, James P. and wife Mary Beth of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren- Elizabeth, Mary, Ella, Christopher, Michael and Kathleen; one great grandson; brother- John M. “Mick” Moroney husband of the late Agnes of Bethlehem; nieces and nephews- Debbie, Dan, Jim, Kevin Tim, Kelly and their families. She was predeceased by her son- Thomas J. Marzec; brothers- James husband of Betty and Joe Moroney.
A Calling Time will be held on Wednesday, July 31st 9-10AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM all in St. Ursula’s Catholic Church 1300 Broadway Fountain Hill, PA 18015. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.
Contributions can be made in Mary’s memory to St. Ursula’s Catholic Church care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Robert Eric Martin, 55, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away June 7, 2024. He was the loving husband of 31 years to Sheila M. (Schock) Martin, with whom he had spent 36 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Donald Robert Martin and the late Jacqueline O’Brian and the grandson of the late Robert and Catherine O'Brian. Rob was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite and a member of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

He was a 30-year Confederate Artillery and Infantry Civil War Reenactment member. He could always be found working on a historical item, teaching himself and others how they worked. He enjoyed sharing his wealth of knowledge and his love for history with others. Rob was the Vice President of the historic George Taylor House Association in Catasauqua, PA. His greatest joy was breathing life into the George Taylor House. Through his leadership the association has restored the summer kitchen and fireplace to working order and his most recent accomplishment was arranging the dedication of the Liberty Tree to the property.

Rob was a company clerk for a WWII reenactment unit, HMI, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, Company L. He was an expert on military weapons, their operation and maintenance. Virtually everything Rob did, he did with his wife Sheila. They were inseparable. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his wife Sheila Martin; father Donald Martin and his wife Sylvia; stepbrother Kurt McGuire; sister Chantelle O'Brian; aunts Eileen Tobaygo and Sheryl Person; nephews Jonathan, Jeffrey, and Ian; dogs Cooper and Murphy; cats Gabbie (his baby) and Morgan.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 13th 5-7PM with a Service at 7PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Rob’s memory to the George Taylor House Association 35 S. Front St. Catasauqua, PA 18032.

John M. McHale, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away April 26, 2023. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Helen E. (Gribbin) and Dr. Thomas B. McHale DDS. John served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He then worked in the insurance industry for TJ McHale. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: sister-in-law- Ann McHale and cousins- David Martin, Michael McHale, Paul McHale, Joanne Glessner, Frank Gribbin, Joseph Gribbin and Patricia Knecht. He was predeceased by his siblings Thomas McHale and Mary Frances Mider.
A Calling time will be held Thursday, May 4th 9:30AM-10:00AM with a Service to follow at 10:00AM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in John’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.

Cazimir J. Matuczinski 84, of Bethlehem was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior on Thursday October 13, 2022. He was the loving husband to Barbara A. (Young) Matuczinski and celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on June 28th. Born in Bethlehem, Cazimir was son of the late Cazimir R. and Bertha (Tepich) Matuczinski. He was a graduate of Liberty High School class of 1956 and was a faithful member of SS Simon and Jude Church in Bethlehem. Matty and Barbara loved going camping at the Evergreen Lake. He enjoyed building model trains and railroads for his family and was very active in his community. He was a Lehigh little league coach and enjoyed listening to polka and country music. Matty worked for Stroh brewery and most recently Trans Bridge bus lines. Every chance he got Matty told everyone, even random strangers how proud he was of his 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Family was truly everything to him. Surviving with his wife Barbara are his sons: Cazimir R. and the late Marianne Matuczinski. Scott A. and his wife Karen. Daughters: Colleen wife of Richard Giering. Marianne Matuczinski. Brother: Ronald W. and his wife Barbara. Sister: Deborah wife of Roy Gambler. Grandchildren: Cazimir S., Markus, Marjorie, Jennifer, RJ, Anthony, Ashley, Ryan, Jason and Faith. Great-grandchildren: Izaiah, Gabriella, Kinzley, Kelby, Sorin, J, Gatlin, Jordan, Carter, Zeke, Brady and Hailee. Calling Hours will be on Tuesday October 18, 2022 from 6:00-8:00PM in the Downing Funeral Home and Wednesday October 19, 2022 from 9:30-10:20AM in SS Simon and Jude Church in Bethlehem. Mass of christian burial will be at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Good Days to support research for Macular Degeneration 2611 Internet Blvd. Frisch, TX 75034 or The Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism 1661 Worchester Rd. Suite 205B Framingham, MA