Mary (Schaffer) Korpics, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and stories—lots and lots of stories.

She is survived by her children, Robert (Laura) Korpics, Michael (Amy) Korpics, and Tesa (Gary) McLean, as well as five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all of whom adored her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Korpics, and her son, Charles Korpics Jr, whom she now joins in eternal rest.

To know Mary was to love her. She was a joy and a light, a woman with a boundless heart and an endless supply of tales to tell. If you had the pleasure of sitting with her, you undoubtedly heard the same stories more than once—but somehow, they never got old. She could talk until she was blue in the face, and her grandkids (who lovingly called her Nana) wouldn’t have had it any other way. She had a knack for making history feel alive, for ensuring no moment, no memory, no detail was ever lost.

In her later years, she found warmth and happiness in sunny Myrtle Beach, living with her daughter and son in law, and soaking up every bit of love, laughter, and storytelling she could.

Though her absence leaves a void that can never truly be filled, her family finds comfort in knowing she is reunited with her husband and son, likely catching them up on every detail they missed. Her spirit lives on in the stories she shared, the laughter she inspired, and the love she gave so freely.

A Calling Time will be held Saturday, March 1st 9-10AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10AM all in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd Bethlehem, PA 18018. Inurnment to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a cause close to her heart.

May her stories live on, may her laughter echo, and may her light never fade.

Jean A. (Trexler) Kunsman, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away January 4, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond Kunsman. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Fred Trexler and Nettie (Serfass) Wenner. Jean graduated from William Allen High School. She worked for Bethlehem Steel for 30 years before her retirement. She loved to play cards, loved dogs and was active in various organizations. Jean loved baseball and was an avid Mets fan. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: children- Barry (Kathy), Brian (Laura) and Debra (Bill) Ehrenstrasser; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; stepsister- Linda Trexler. She was predeceased by her sisters- Carolyn Schneck and Irene Antry.

A viewing will be held Friday, January 10th 10-11AM with a Service at 11AM all 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 Jean’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Sanctuary at Haafsville care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Natalie Regina Keating, 1931 – 2024, age 92, a retired PPL accountant, faithful member of Holy Infancy Church and much-loved sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024 at Moravian Hall Square, where she called home since 2012. A beloved daughter of the late Miles J. Keating Jr. and Genevieve G. Keating (Conway), dear sister of Jane Doran (Arthur) of Virginia, and the late Miles J. Keating (Helen), the late Geraldine Foote (Spencer) and the late Ann Marie Shevlin (Jim). She is survived by her devoted nieces Carol and Betsy and nephews Patrick, Tim, Larry, David and Matt along with 14 great nieces and nephews and three great -great nieces/nephews. Her nephew, Joe Keating, pre-deceased her. Natalie graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 1949 after which she began her 44 year career at the former PP&L. Post retirement she volunteered for another 20 years at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Family and friends are invited Monday, January 29th to a funeral service beginning at 10AM at Downing Funeral Home, 1002 West Broad Street, Bethlehem and Christian burial to follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. Contributions in Natalie's name can be made to Family Pillars Hospice, 3910 Adler Place, Suite 130, Bethlehem or Holy Infancy Church, 312 E. 4th St., Bethlehem.

Helen A. (Kascar) Kutz, 80, of Whitehall, (where she had resided with her daughter) passed away May 22, 2023 in Phoebe Home Allentown. She was the loving wife of the late John Kutz. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Soos) Barthold. Helen retired from Phoebe Home in 2000 as a certified nurse’s aide. She was a member of the former St. John Capistrano Catholic Church. Formerly a member of the Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club and the Hellertown Sports Club. Helen enjoyed going to flea markets and hunting with her husband. Also enjoyed time with family & friends, trips to Las Vegas, bird & deer watching. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Survivors: daughter- Helen and her husband Charles Kaltenbach, son-in-law- Dan Gallagher, grandchildren- Tara and husband Matthew Zentner, Michael Kaltenbach, Gunner Gallagher, Gabrielle Gallagher.
She was predeceased by her daughters- Rebecca Ann Kutz and Lori Ann Gallagher.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 1st 12:30-1:30PM with a Service at 1:30PM all 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 Helen’s memory to St. Luke’s Hospice, Phoebe Home or to the Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs.

John King, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away January 29, 2023 at Phoebe Home in Allentown. He was the loving husband of the late Jacqueline H. (Ramer) King. Born in Queens, NY he was the son of the late John and Marie (LaPort) King. John served in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years as a maintenance manager at Lehigh Plaza Apartments. He will be missed immensely by family, friends, former coworkers and complex residents.
John is survived by his daughter, Coleen Celentano, her husband Frank, their twins, Sean and Jessica and his son, Kevin and his sons, Cameron and Nolan.
Services will be Private for the family care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc. Donations in John’s name may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice.

Leona “Lee” M. (Makovsky) Kahl, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away November 26, 2022. She was the wife of the late John F. Kahl and first husband Paul Harvey. Born in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Gallik) Makovsky. Lee graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School. She was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church for 58 years, where she served as an eucharistic minister. Lee volunteered at Holy Family Manor and was a past President of the Catasauqua Jr. Women’s Club. She enjoyed traveling, played in various bridge groups, and was an avid reader. She will be deeply missed by her family.
Survivors: children- Jeffrey Kahl and husband Bobby Gibson, Judy Kahl, Keith Kahl, Karen Kahl and husband Todd Wilson; grandchildren- Thomas, Peter, Brian, Kaitlynn, Erin, David, Nicholas, and Alyssa; 14 great grandchildren; sister- Constance Buss. She was predeceased by her children- James Kahl, John Kahl Jr., Carol Stupak and husband Thomas Stupak; grandson- Mark Abdallah; 4 sisters and 2 brothers.
A calling time will be held Saturday, December 3rd 9-10AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Downing Funeral Home, Inc.
Contributions can be made in Lee’s memory to St. Luke’s Hospice House, 2455 Black River Road, Bethlehem.

Barbara S. Kelly of Allentown died Sunday, October 2, peacefully at LVHN Hospital Cedar Crest. Born March 5, 1928 in Plainfield, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John Donald and Helen (McPhillips) Shreve and younger sister of Wister, John Donald Jr, and James who predeceased her. She was the wife of the late Edward W. Kelly, married 44 years before his passing in 1997. She was a resident of Country Meadows in Allentown for the past three plus years after 66 years in her home on Elliott Ave., Bethlehem. She was a graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in Scotch Plains, NJ where three of her grandchildren were also graduates. She worked at several positions for AT&T in New York City and Allentown (where her and Ed met) before raising two sons. Barb had positions in several medical offices and the physical therapy department of the Holy Family Manor, all in Bethlehem. She and Ed were foster parents to near 20 children over the years through the Allentown Diocese, some as young as newborns, and was in touch with many of them after they were placed permanently. She volunteered for many years at 17th St. Allentown Lehigh Valley Health Network hospital hospice, following in the footsteps of her mother. She was a member of Ss. Simon and Jude Church of Bethlehem where she coached the girls’ CYO basketball and volleyball teams for many years. Her passions were sports (Phillies, Eagles and Georgetown basketball) and knitting/crocheting anything for which a pattern was available. In addition to sweaters, scarves, mittens, christening outfits, baby and afghan blankets, it is estimated that she knit some 500 personalized Christmas stockings for family and friends during her lifetime. She is survived by her two sons, Michael (Mary) of Fanwood, NJ and Paul (Carolyn) of Orefield, PA, five grandchildren, Dr. Meaghan Kelly (Kyle Rowbothom)) of Annandale, VA, who was born in the same hospital as her grandmother, Bridget Kelly of Fanwood, NJ, Conor Kelly of Columbia, MD, Julie Feeney (Christopher) of Galway, Ireland and Lauren Siegfried (Drew) of Orefield, PA and four great grandchildren, Landon, Liam and Blake Siegfried, all of Orefield and Zoey Rowbothom of Annandale, VA. Services are being arranged by the Downing Funeral Home on Broad Street in Bethlehem for Tuesday, October 11 with a viewing from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM, both at SS Simon & Jude Church (730 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018). She will be then interred with her husband at Holy Savior Cemetery in Bethlehem. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to either Lehigh Valley Families Together at 928 Union Blvd. First Floor, Allentown, PA 18109, a foster care organization, or the Lehigh Valley Hospice at Lehigh Valley Health Network addressed to the LVHN, Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 1883, Allentown, PA 18105 (https://www.lvhn.org/give/gifts-honor-and-memorial).

Sophia C. (Makoski) Kutzera, 92, of Hellertown passed away March 25, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph S. Kutzera. Born in Hellertown, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Antonina (Kroll) Makoski. Sophia graduated from Hellertown High School and then from Sacred Heart School of Nursing, Allentown in 1951. She worked as a nurse for many years, retiring from Holy Family Manor. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and formerly the Red Hat Society. Sophia was very social and enjoyed meeting her classmates from nursing school for lunches for over 70 years. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: children- Marie Dieter of Bethlehem, Joseph Kutzera and wife Barbara of Hellertown, Carole Mazzeo and husband Stephen of Sunbury, Stephen Kutzera and wife Bonnie of Hellertown, Michael Kutzera of Washington, DC; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings- Joseph and Vincent Makoski, Cecelia Jamiolkowski, Stella Makoski, and daughter-in-law Lynn Kutzera.

A calling time will be held on Saturday, April 2nd 9-11AM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 12PM in Holy Ghost Catholic Church 417 Carlton Ave Bethlehem, PA 18015. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holy Ghost Catholic Church or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.