Memorials
LHS '67 Graduate Glenn Strohl
Here's an update on Glenn Strohl's obituary information:
With full a heart and deep sadness, I share my amazing husband, Glenn Strohl. Glenn was a devoted husband of 52 years, a proud father and grandfather, a loyal friend, and a true original. He and I enjoyed a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure… starting over in new cities... raising three incredible kids and welcoming seven grandchildren.
Along the way, we built a full life that eventually led us to our happy place at Heritage Ranch in Fairview, TX. Glenn spent his career in the flooring industry, known for his high expectations and even bigger heart. He pushed people to grow, believed in their potential, and stayed active in his field well into his 70s.
Outside of work, Glenn lived joyfully. He loved music (and wasn’t shy about singing out loud), savored his restaurant picks with foodie apps, and lit up every game night - especially when he was winning. He brought his competitive spirit and passion to both the golf course and pickleball court, where he found both joy and community.
In recent years, Glenn lived in fighter mode. Even when things were hard, he never gave up. His unforgettable smile, his one-of-a-kind wit, his love for family and friends – remained his trademark throughout his final days. A memorial pickleball tournament is being planned in Glenn’s honor. And, per his wishes, his ashes will return to Hawaii - a final “cruise” with music playing and the top down, if only in spirit.
Our amazing family will represent his legacy well: son Jason (Courtney) and children Makoa and Ollie; daughter Alison Holen (Andrew) and children Alexa and Olivia; son David (Austin) and children Clementine; Croix and Calum; and his sister Jody Boak. He leaves behind a life well-lived and a community forever grateful for the time shared with him. He will be deeply missed and joyfully remembered. “Here Comes the Sun”.
LHS '67 Graduate John Lehman
John F. Lehman, Jr., 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on August 17, 1949, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John F. and Anna C. (Ivankovits) Lehman.
John graduated from Liberty High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree from East Stroudsburg University. Over the years, John worked at Concrete Deck, Bethlehem Steel, AT&T, and he retired from Guardian Life Insurance as a Licensing Analyst. John was a lifelong member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, formerly known as Ss. Cyril & Methodius. He was also a member of the Wanderers, The Heights AA, and The Jeff's.
John was an outstanding basketball player at Liberty High School where he earned the title of MVP and also at East Stroudsburg University where he was inducted into the hall of fame. His athletic abilities followed him into his later years as well, he enjoyed golfing and playing racquetball. John will be remembered as a great brother, great son, and great friend to all of those who knew him.
For more information on John's obituary and upcoming viewing on March 26th, 2025, please see the following link: https://www.connellfuneral.com/obituaries/john-lehman-jr
LHS '67 Classmate Wayne Koffel
It is with great sadness I bring the passing of another LHS 1967 graduate, Wayne Koffel. Wayne was 75, and lived in Lower Mt. Bethel Twp. He passed away March 8, 2025 at home after a long battle with HPV throat cancer.
Born in Allentown to the late Josephine (Castellucci) Koffel and Forrest W. Koffel of Bethlehem. He was a 1967 graduate of Liberty High School.
Wayne worked at Bethlehem Steel Co. for 22 years. Later he owned a trophy and awards business in Mt. Pocono and also worked for Bosch-Rex Roth in Bethlehem. For the last 15 years, he owned Oakland Sales and Service working on vintage Oakland automobiles. He served as president, vice president, and technical director of the Oakland Owners Club Int’l, while also showing Oakland’s with the AACA.
For more information, please see his obituary at: https://www.mcall.com/obituaries/wayne-e-koffel/
LHS '67 Classmate William Woodring
William Henry “Woody” Woodring passed away quietly on Tuesday 03/11/2025 at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital in Syracuse, NY at the age of 75.
A longtime resident of Bethlehem, Bill was born on June 27th 1949 to William G. and Catherine (Miller) Woodring at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem. After graduating from Liberty High School in 1967 he worked for a short time at Bethlehem Steel before he enlisted in the US Air Force in 1968 and was trained in Mississippi and later deployed in Alaska.
Bill married Diana L Sobetsky of Bethlehem on May 31st 1969 and together the Air Force continued to move them around the country. They were sent to Syracuse, NY where their first child, William G. Woodring was born in 1970. After New York they moved on to Great Falls, MT where their second child, Scott A. Woodring was born in 1972. The family returned to Bethlehem later in 1972 where they would eventually reside on Spring Street for many years.
For more information, please see his obituary: https://www.mcall.com/obituaries/william-h-woodring/
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Keith Anthony 2/28/07
Kay Apotsos 8/15/2006
Arthur Arnold 11/15/91
Donna Bachman 11/6/15
David Baechle 3/22/75
Susan Ballek 12/1/19
Thomas Becker 3/6/69
George Belcak 7/24/16
Joe ‘Pepe’ Benson 7/15/01
Norman Berkowitz 2/17/22
Brenda Biggs 4/21/00
Floyd Blanks 12/28/21
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Donald Bradley 6/20/16
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Peggy Burk 12/31/16
Tina Capuano 1966
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Donald Collins
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Christopher Cross 5/21/17
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Dale Deschler 3/9/98
Marcia Diehl 8/18/00
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Kathy DiSalvatore 8/18/95
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Susan Eckhart 11/11/22
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Laurence Field 3/21/69
Annamarie Frisoli 11/4/16
Robert Fuisz 6/19/23
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Ronald Gallo 5/16/80
Bill Gibbons 1/3/24
Brian Gizinski 1/23/10
Robert Glick 7/9/02
Lydia Gonzalez 9/15/21
Ray Gonzalez 4/30/12
Robert Goosley 5/20/01
Dray Gosztonyi 4/19/23
David Graber 3/27/15
Rodger Gross 6/11/07
Robert “Turk” Gruver 5/6/15
Jeffrey Halleman 6/1/16
Barry Heil 9/3/14
Richard Hercik 3/18/15
James Hippenstiel 12/7/74
Mary Ann Hluzdik 12/27/14
Dennis Hudak 5/5/01
Bruce Hyun 1/18/17
Monica Jacko 1987
John ‘Jack’ Karp 3/16/15
Dale Kephart 1/25/14
Larry Kercsmar 2/13/22
Bruce Kersman 3/27/19
Sally Kincaid 4/5/08
Wayne Koffel 3/8/2025
John Komeski 11/11/04
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Edward Krasnansky 3/19/19
Carol Kresge 1991
John Lehman, Jr. 3/21/25
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Louis Melinsky 5/15/18
David Millhouse 6/10/95
Robert Mills 3/13/21
Jeffrey Moser 9/22/22
Michael Mudri 11/11/23
Mike Najarian 6/20/23
Donald O’Shall 9/22/18
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Louisa Policelli 10/30/67
Stanley Poniktera 5/28/68
Jimmy Potts 10/13/97
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Eleanor Reichley 5/7/22
Linda Rezende 12/30/24
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Beverly Rothrock 1/5/74
Margaret Rudolph 10/21/16
Dave Sahaydak 2/18/10
Barbara Salabsky 10/9/08
Joe Santoro 10/4/20
Karl Sassaman 5/1/06
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John Sawarynski 6/16/97
John Schweder 1/15/21
Barbara Scully 2/28/16
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Timothy Sloyer 7/10/24
Gail Smith 11/3/18
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Glenn Strohl 3/31/25
John Strohl 10/25/24
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Bruce Titus 5/26/2002
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William Woodring 3/11/2025
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Stephen Young 11/24/11
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