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04/22/2026

Today is Earth Day 2026 a day to appreciate and respect our natural world. There are a few easy ways to recognize the day:

1. Support Our Pollinators!
2.Clean Up Plastic in Your Neighborhood or Local Park.
3.Swap Out Your Kitchen and Household Products!
4.Plant a Tree! We love our trees!

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04/20/2026

This week is National Library Week with the theme "Find Your Joy" to highlight the essential role libraries play in transforming lives and communities. Here are a few ways you can spread Library love.

*Visit your local library to discover new books, attend events, or use makerspaces.

*Share your "library joy" on social media.

*Appreciate library staff for their work on National Library
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04/17/2026

Vincent Henry Pace, 82, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2026.

Born and raised in Bethlehem, Vincent was a proud graduate of Liberty High School. He dedicated his professional life to the field of information technology, spending his entire career as a Systems Analyst. He most recently worked in the computer department at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Vincent also honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserve.

In his younger years, Vincent was an avid baseball player and remained a lifelong fan of the Philadelphia Phillies. He found great joy in gardening and took immense pride in maintaining his lawn and vegetable garden. He loved to cook, barbecue, and host family and friends for memorable clam bakes in his backyard. Vincent will be remembered as a devoted family man who was hardworking, funny, and always willing to lend a hand.

He was a proud member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Forest #61, where he served as Grand Tall Cedar in 1984. He was also a member of Bethlehem Blue Lodge #283.

Vincent is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sandra (Hunt) and his loving children, Douglas Pace and his wife, Dyan, and Kimberly Denardo and her husband, Dennis. He was a cherished grandfather to Justin Rivera, Rachel Rivera, Olivia Rivera-Willow, Aidan Pace, and step-grandson Aaron Denardo. He was also blessed with great-grandchildren, Remi and Hudson Rivera, and great step-grandchild, Sienna Denardo.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Services for Vincent will be private. Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

Vincent Henry Pace, 82, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2026. Born and raised in Bethlehem, Vincent was a proud graduate of Liberty High School. He dedicated his professional life to the field of information technology, spending his entire career as a Syst...

04/16/2026

We love the welcoming symbol of the pineapple and you'll see them a lot when you visit us. We often think of Hawaii when we think of pineapples but it is thought to have originated in South America. Fun Fact: The tasty fruit was carried on sailing ships around the world because it was found, like oranges, to help prevent scurvy, a devastating disease that often afflicted sailors on long voyages. It was at the end of one of these long voyages that the pineapple came to Hawaii to stay. Pearson Funeral Home

04/14/2026

Today is National Gardening Day .... a day that encourages gardeners and would-be gardeners to pick up a shovel, plant some seeds, and kick off a beautiful year of homegrown goodness. Flowers in bloom always lift the spirits and the pollinators love it, too! Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

04/12/2026

We're back with our annual reminder! Don’t kill the dandelions in your yard…. They are feeding our VIP's (very important pollinators)! Did you know that honey bees pollinate about 80% of the world's crops! Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

04/06/2026

Carmen Cabrera, 55, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on March 30, 2026.

Born in Manhattan, New York, she was a daughter of Carmen (Cruz Rojas) Cabrera and the late Jose Cabrera.

Carmen was a graduate of Freedom High School; she was employed as a Notary Public.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by four children, Jose Martinez, Hector Gonzalez, and Kayleann Gonzalez; and nine grandchildren.

Services were held on April 3, 2026, in Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery. Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

Carmen Cabrera, 55, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on March 30, 2026. Born in Manhattan, New York, she was a daughter of Carmen Cruz Rojas Cabrera and the late Jose Cabrera. Carmen was a graduate of Freedom High School she was employed as a Notary Public. In addition to her

04/05/2026

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04/04/2026

Nancy P. Laubach, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away on March 26, 2026.

Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late George and Pauline (Hoover) Laubach.

Nancy was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Co. for many years.

She was a member of Blessed Trinity Lutheran church at Rosemont, Bethlehem. Nancy also belonged to the St. Luke's Singers and the Chansonette Theatre Group.

Surviving are her sister, Judy Kodnovich; two nieces,Deborah and Cindy Kodnovich; and two cousins,Dianne Yarsevich and Terri Laubach.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family, with burial in Bethlehem Memorial Park.
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Nancy P. Laubach, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late George and Pauline Hoover Laubach. Nancy was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Co. for many years. She was a member of Blessed Trinity Lutheran church at Rosemont, Bethlehem.

03/31/2026

Theodore Terry was born to Lewis and Marion Terry, Philadelphia, in September, 1926. He graduated from Germantown High in 1944 and started college the next week. His education was interrupted by service in the U.S. Navy, Nov. 1944 - Aug. 1946. He came to Lehigh University to do graduate work in 1950 and stayed to teach for 43 years. He was a member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers and was faculty advisor to the student section for 13 years. He worked with the Center for Marine Studies and the Marine Geotechnical Laboratory. He participated in research studies to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and Gulf of Mexico, including dives in the Alvin and Deep Quest submarines.

He married Betty Lou Straughn in 1954. Surviving are three children, Bonnie, Jonathan (Lynn) and Peter (Margaret); grandchildren, Daniel (Megan), Kristen (Bryce) and Rachel (Tim); great-grandchildren, Sophia, William, Jane and Adam as well as nieces, nephews, and their families. He is predeceased by his sisters, Louise, Marguerite, Jean and brother David. Ted and Betty were members of the former St. Matthews Lutheran Church where he served on church council for many years and taught Sunday School. He loved taking pictures, running, and riding his bike. He was a part of BIKE of Bethlehem and the Lehigh Wheelmen for many years. He volunteered at Habitat for Humanity & Meals on Wheels.

He passed on March 28, 2026 at home. Services will be held at Pearson Funeral Home on April 6, 2026, calling hours at 10 am, followed by service at 11. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity or Meal of Wheels. Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

Theodore Terry was born to Lewis and Marion Terry, Philadelphia, in September, 1926. He graduated from Germantown High in 1944 and started college the next week. His education was interrupted by service in the U.S. Navy, Nov. 1944 - Aug. 1946. He came to Lehigh University to do graduate work

03/29/2026

Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. On this day, March 29th, we honor the men and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States history. Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

03/29/2026

Clayton “Clay" Waltermire, 88, of Williams Township, died peacefully, Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, in Bethlehem PA. Clay and his wife met at Monmouth College and celebrated 65 years of marriage before his passing.

Born November 4, 1937, on a small farm near Heilwood, PA. , he was a son of the late Milton George Waltermire and Kathryn Mae Nicewonger Waltermire.He was predeceased by sister, Evelyn; brothers William and Carl. He is survived by a brother Thomas of Ohio.

Clay was a graduate of Clymer High School, Class of 1955. Clay is survived by his wife Suzanne Alice Voegeli Waltermire, and two children, Marilyn of Virginia and Robert and his wife Nancy of New Jersey and a grandson James.

Clay worked as a draftsman at JCP&L in Asbury Park, NJ and earned his Bachelor's degree in Physics from Monmouth College in 1960. Received a Masters in Physics from Bucknell University in 1965. Worked towards a PHD at Lehigh University, but did not complete his thesis.

Clay worked for 35 years in the microwave tube field for military applications in radar and communications. Employment included Bendix, Sylvania, Litton, International Telephone & Telegraph, and Varian. He designed the first traveling wave tube with the patented 2 second cathode for the SAM_D missile, now known as the Patriot missile. Clay was respected by peers, competitors system manufactures, and military commands.

He was a life long gardener for more than 70 years, his small gardens supplied veggies to more than 4 families. His passion for hunting and fishing was known by all who knew him. He and his son made many hunting trips to western US, Canada, and Alaska.

A funeral will be private for family only. Arrangements by Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem Pa. Interment will be in Bethlehem Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to Penns Manor HS Foundation, Waltermire Scholarship, 6001 Route 553, Clymer PA 15728 Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

Clayton Clay Waltermire, 88, of Williams Township, died peacefully, Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, in Bethlehem PA. Clay and his wife met at Monmouth College and celebrated 65 years of marriage before his passing. Born November 4, 1937, on a small farm near Heilwood, PA. , he was a son of