Celeste Roney, 77, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on September 3, 2025 surrounded by her children. Born in Detroit, MI she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maureen (Cunningham) Roney. Celeste was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church and found much solace and grounding in her faith. She spent many years working for the Youthful You Program of the Lehigh Valley Health Network where she answered phones, scheduled massages, made lifelong friends and greeted everyone with warmth and kindness. She also spent her working days in advertising at WJBR in Detroit, as an aerobics instructor for the Jewish Community Center of Allentown and as a friendly, but no-nonsense bus driver for Northwestern Lehigh School District.
Raised in Detroit, Celeste lived for music. She was an avid participant in her drum circle class at Lutheran Manor. She sang and danced her way through life. And, in her later years, did so with a walker if she had to. She loved bird watching, road tripping and was the self-proclaimed #1 fan of Sir Paul McCartney. Her big blue eyes, and wide smile lit up a room and she was always the life of every party.
To say she will be missed would be the understatement of the century.
She is survived by her three children, Cynthia Ruckdeschel, Daniel John Ruckdeschel, Anne Marie Ruckdeschel; bonus daughter, Abby Feinstein; grandsons, Henry Daniel Feinstein and Murphy Charles Feinstein; sisters, Susan Roney Drennan and Marty Roney; niece, Maureen Drennan; and nephew, Paul Gagner. She was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Pellerito, Belle Henzel, Chickie Roney and Sara Roney.
Celeste was very clear that in the event of her death she would like a party. A gathering will be held on Sunday, September 14th from 2-5pm at Bicentennial Park, Pavillion A in East Allen Township. Address 5351 Park West Lane, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Bring your stories and dancing shoes.

Celeste Roney, 77, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on September 3, 2025 surrounded by her children. Born in Detroit, MI she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maureen (Cunningham) Roney. Celeste was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church and found much solace and grounding in her faith. She spent many years working for the Youthful You Program of the Lehigh Valley Health Network where she answered phones, scheduled massages, made lifelong friends and greeted everyone with warmth and kindness. She also spent her working days in advertising at WJBR in Detroit, as an aerobics instructor for the Jewish Community Center of Allentown and as a friendly, but no-nonsense bus driver for Northwestern Lehigh School District.
Raised in Detroit, Celeste lived for music. She was an avid participant in her drum circle class at Lutheran Manor. She sang and danced her way through life. And, in her later years, did so with a walker if she had to. She loved bird watching, road tripping and was the self-proclaimed #1 fan of Sir Paul McCartney. Her big blue eyes, and wide smile lit up a room and she was always the life of every party.
To say she will be missed would be the understatement of the century.
She is survived by her three children, Cynthia Ruckdeschel, Daniel John Ruckdeschel, Anne Marie Ruckdeschel; bonus daughter, Abby Feinstein; grandsons, Henry Daniel Feinstein and Murphy Charles Feinstein; sisters, Susan Roney Drennan and Marty Roney; niece, Maureen Drennan; and nephew, Paul Gagner. She was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Pellerito, Belle Henzel, Chickie Roney and Sara Roney.
Celeste was very clear that in the event of her death she would like a party. A gathering will be held on Sunday, September 14th from 2-5pm at Bicentennial Park, Pavillion A in East Allen Township. Address 5351 Park West Lane, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Bring your stories and dancing shoes.

Irene Emily (Kerecz) Recor, 98, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Oscar M. Recor. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Kalman and Amelia (Szukics) Kerecz. Irene retired from Burron Medical Supply. She was a member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church and their auxiliary. Irene loved celebrating her Yugoslavian heritage. She was very artistic and enjoyed making and teaching ceramics. Irene was a phenomenal cook, gardener and seamstress. She loved to travel, dance, was extremely social, full of energy and enthusiasm. She had a zest for life and loved everyone. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: daughter- Roxanne Wright, son- Rodney Recor, grandchildren- Colin Wright and Lauren Skaggs, great grandchildren- Michael Wright and Emily Grace Skaggs, niece- Emily Ann Harley, nephews- Bela Kerecz Jr. and Robert Kerecz. She was predeceased by her siblings- Christina Kacmar, Stephen Kerecz, Bela Kerecz, Kalman Kerecz Jr., Joseph Kerecz and Frank Kerecz.
A calling time will be held Tuesday, April 22nd 10:30-11:00AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM all in Saints 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 to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Deborah A. (Bergeris) Reinert, 67, of Bethlehem, passed away March 12, 2025. She was the loving wife of 49 years to Charles L. Reinert. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late John and Gladys (Rice) Bergeris. She was a member of the former St. Matthews Lutheran Church and currently The Blessed Trinity at Rosemont. Deborah enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: husband, 3 daughters, 2 son-in-laws, 9 grandchildren, 1 grandson-in-law, 1 great grandchild and 1 sister. She was predeceased by 1 sister.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, March 22nd 9-10:30AM with a Service at 10:30AM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Deborah’s memory to the funeral home towards her funeral expenses.

Cecilia (Sanchez) Rivera, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away August 31, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Miguel Rivera. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Manuel N. and Maria F. (Colon) Sanchez. She has worked as a sewing machine operator for many years before her retirement. Cecila was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church and Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: children- Karen E. Salasky of Bethlehem, Debra A. Soto of FL, Miguel A. Rivers Jr. of Allentown; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; siblings- Manuel Sanchez Jr., Israel Sanchez, Hilwmanada Ruiz, Hilda Rivas, Rosael Sanchez.
Services will be Private care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Gisella A. Rhodes (Stella) of Bethlehem passed away February 13, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband William Rhodes and Son Timothy Rhodes. Survivors are daughters Terri Rhodes, Rita Nairns (Jack), Daughter in Law Diane Rhodes, Sons James Rhodes (Tina), Robert Rhodes (Jack). Grandchildren are Michael Nairns (Faith), Angela Nairns, James Rhodes (Tara),Jennifer Fauntleroy (Alex), Arin Doerfler (Thomas), Lauren Rhodes Stella also had eight Great-grandchildren. Services will be held February 24th at Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd Bethlehem, PA 18018 with a viewing at 9AM and a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00AM. Burial will be at Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery Northampton.

Carolyn J. (West) Rego, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away September 6, 2022. Born in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late Silas and Caroline (Corbin) West. Carolyn was a graduate of Liberty High School and earned her degree in Medical Billing from Northampton County Community College. She worked as a seamstress for many years, Administrator at Dun & Bradstreet and then Lost River Caverns gift shop before her retirement. Carolyn enjoyed doing different arts and crafts including plastic canvas and crocheting and jewelry making. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: son- Kevin Rego of Wilson Boro; daughter- Becky Rego of Freemansburg; grandchildren- Gavin Nagy, Kayla Nagy, Mason Rego and Natalie Rego; sisters- Germaine West Gugliuzza and Charlotte West Nelson; brother- Wesley West; long-time friends- Bernice Sandy and Pat Anderson. She was predeceased by her brothers- Silas West Jr. and Warner West and her sisters- Darlene West and Joanne West Todarro
Services will be Private for the family.

Candelario “Kenny” Rosado, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away April 7, 2021. He was the loving husband to Maria E. (Valcarcel) Rosado. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Enrique and Isidra (Morales) Rosado. Kenny enjoyed reading, watching tv and collecting items. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: wife- Maria E. Rosado; sons- Kenny Rosado Jr. and wife Wanda, Angel M. Rosado and wife Lydia; grandchildren- Jennifer, Tiffany, Christina, Stephanie, Abigail, Lauren, Steven and Kenneth; 12 great grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, April 10th 1-3PM with a Service at 3PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.