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John A. Kozero Jr., 83, died June 10, 2018, at home. He was the husband of Marie (Huber) Kozero for 57 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late John and Theresa (Hujsa) Kozero.

He was a Northampton High School graduate and had continuing education in metallurgy.

He was in the U.S. National Guard from 1957 to 1963 as a special task force sharpshooter, a meteorologist and in the Military Police.

He worked for many years at Bethlehem Steel and then at Mack Trucks Inc. for 24 years, until he retired.

Mary Janitz, 96, of Northampton, died June 15, 2018, at home. She was the wife of the late John “Slim” F. Janitz.

Born in Ormrod, she was a daughter of the late John and Suzana (Csernak) Novak.

She worked at various mills over the years and retired as a presser at the former Sportett Fashions.

She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Bath.

Whitehall police responded to these and other calls recently.

JUNE 7

Suspicious activity on MacArthur Road and Highland and Fuller streets was reported.

Officers investigated a theft in the 3700 block of Lehigh Street.

The department responded to a report of a wanted person on Kay Drive.

Animal complaints on Mickley Road and Hillside Avenue were addressed.

Disturbances on MacArthur Road and Mickley Avenue were investigated.

A suspicious person in the 2900 block of MacArthur Road was reported.

JUNE 8

Phillip Sassano, 46, of Catasauqua, died June 13, 2018.

He was a son of Peter and the late Laureen Sassano.

He earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University.

He was a toy collector and an artist.

In addition to his father, he is survived by two sisters, Adriana and her husband Joseph DiNenno Jr. of Coatesville and Stefanie and her husband Erik Schrampf of Whitehall; and five nieces and nephews, Kennedy and Sadie DiNenno and Luke, Aiden and Claire Schrampf.

He was predeceased by a brother, Michael.

Services are private.

Continued awards presented at a May 30 program at Catasauqua High School are:

2018 Senior Debate Team Awards: (22 debates): Mitchell Phillips; (20 debates): Jack Manogue; (8 debates): Kiomy Rincon-Cintron; (4 debates): Alexis Eck; (4 debates): Sandra Torres

Scholastic Scrimmage Awards (2017-18 team members): Mitchell Phillips (captain), Chloe Andreas, Jacob Becker, Lucas Bloszinsky, Iasia Caraballo, Carter Weinhofer

Dr. Donald J. Chaputa, 83, of Allentown, died June 10, 2018, at Luther Crest personal care home, Allentown. He was the husband of Gloria I. (George) Chaputa for 59 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Stephen and Julia (Shattuck) Chaputa.

He was a 1952 graduate of Whitehall High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Muhlenberg College in 1954 and a doctorate from the Pennsylvania School of Optometry, Philadelphia, in 1958.

He was a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961.

LCCC

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will offer noncredit classes in its young driver program for the public. All sessions take place at the college’s main campus in Schnecksville. Tuition is $190.

Kim Marie Bergsman, 48, of Bath, died recently at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Gladys (Barry) and the late Edward “Junior” Bergsman Jr.

She was a 1988 graduate of Northampton High School.

She worked recently at Sonic Restaurant. She had been a certified nursing assistant at Gracedale, Nazareth, and at Alexandria Manor, Bath.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth M. Bergsman; and a brother, Edward F. Bergsman Jr.

Services will be private.

Margaret H. Sysko, 90, of Northampton, died June 12, 2018, at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. She was the wife of the late Charles J. Sysko.

Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Marino and Margaret (Pantoni) George.

She was a machine operator for Clyde Shirt Factory until she retired in 1976.

She was a member of Queenship of Mary Church and of its Altar and Rosary Society.

She was member of Catholic War Veterans Post 454, Northampton, ladies auxiliary, of which she was a past secretary.