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12/21/2025

The 2025 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens today, on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 10:03am , in the Northern Hemisphere. The celestial event signifies the first day of winter, astronomically, and we’ll begin to have more daylight each day. Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

12/20/2025

Nicole Taylor (Mitchell) Schafer passed away suddenly on December 15, 2025. Born June 20, 1996, she graduated from Freedom High School and then received her LPN degree from Northampton Community College. She was actively pursuing her Registered Nurse (RN) degree.

Nicole loved the beach, concerts, and adventure. She lived life with joy and enthusiasm. Her happy smile, contagious laugh, and carefree spirit could brighten even the darkest day. She had a gift for making people comfortable, cared for, and loved just being herself. Nicole treasured time with her family and friends. Her absence leaves a space that can never be filled, and our lives are forever changed.

Nicole is survived by her devoted husband, James Schafer; her loving parents, Jody and Brian Mitchell; her brother Tyler Mitchell; her grandmother, Nancy Mitchell, along with many friends who became family and will carry her memory forward.

Family and friends are invited to her visitation on Tuesday, December 23, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Nicole’s name may be sent to the American Diabetes Association for Pediatrics, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Nicole Taylor Mitchell Schafer passed away suddenly on December 15, 2025. Born June 20, 1996, she graduated from Freedom High School and then received her LPN degree from Northampton Community College. She was actively pursuing her Registered Nurse RN degree. Nicole loved the beach, concerts, and ad...

12/17/2025

Grief during the holidays. “Like snowflakes, my Christmas memories gather and dance — each beautiful, unique, and gone too soon.” — Deborah Whipp Pearson Funeral Home

12/13/2025

Today is Wreaths Across America Day. Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 3,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. A beautiful tradition to remember our brave service men and women. Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

12/12/2025

One of sights you can see in our little town of Bethlehem during this holiday season.

12/07/2025

Looking for something to add to your holiday season? Here is something really unique! Bethlehem's Live Advent Calendar, every evening from Dec 1 - 23! Here's how it works...... Visitors gather in the Sun Inn Courtyard at 5:30 pm. At the time of the presentation, a selected visitor is asked to knock on the door. When the door is opened, a special guest from a local business or organization appears, offers brief entertainment, and distributes treats to the crowd

The idea of the “Live Advent Calendar” is from the tradition of Advent Calendars or Christmas Countdown Calendars for children and families during the holidays. With a traditional calendar, there are a set number of “doors” to open each day as Christmas draws near and a treat or message each day.

The Historic DBA Advent Calendar is life-sized with a special person to hand out the treat daily at 5:30 p.m. Each day a different local business provides surprise entertainment. Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

Get in the Spirit with the Historic Bethlehem Live Advent Calendar, the only one of its kind in the country and perhaps the entire world!

12/07/2025

Today we remember Pearl Harbor Day, December 7th, 1941. Each year on this day, Pearl Harbor Survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A further 1,178 people were injured in the attack, which permanently sank two U.S. Navy battleships (the USS Arizona and the USS Utah) and destroyed 188 aircraft. On Aug. 23, 1994, the United States Congress designated Dec. 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

12/05/2025

Richard Louis Mautino, age 93, of Bethlehem, PA (formerly of Baltimore, Maryland), passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. Rich was born on January 29th,1932 in Waterbury, Connecticut.

He grew up in Oakville, Connecticut with his parents, Louis and Josephine Mautino and his younger sister Linda. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BA in Political Science.

Richard married the love of his life, Beatrice Carpenter from Watertown, Connecticut, on October 14th, 1951. They raised their family of three children, Dorothy, Kathryn and Kenny while stationed at various military postings throughout the United States and abroad in support of Rich’s career as a Naval Officer.

They were married for 73 years until her unexpected passing in October of 2024. Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

Richard Louis Mautino, age 93, of Bethlehem, PA formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. Rich was born on January 29th,1932 in Waterbury, Connecticut. He grew up in Oakville, Connecticut with his parents, Louis and Josephine Mautino and his younger sister Linda....

12/04/2025

How many of us have an advent calendar to help pass the days till Christmas? So many to choose from and some are really clever.Kids seem to like the ones with chocolate behind the doors. But how did these magical surprise items come to be? The first printed Advent calendars were created in Germany in the early 1900s, with Gerhard Lang being credited with adding doors to the concept. But the practice originated from German Protestants in the 19th century who marked the days of December with candles or chalk marks. Now you know! Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

12/03/2025

David C. Greenawald, 69, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, in the Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit, Allentown.

Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Donald L. and Margaret R. (Nemeth) Greenawald.

He was employed by Apollo Metals, Bethlehem, and after retirement as a crossing guard for the Bethlehem Area School District.

David played Dart Baseball on the College Hill Moravian Church team in the Bethlehem Area Church Dart Baseball League for many years. An avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Lakers, he enjoyed going out to eat with friends and attending his grandson Matthew’s baseball games.

Surviving are sons Jason and his wife Samantha of Germansville and Jamie of New Tripoli; daughter Kayla Kennet and her husband Michael of Macungie; brother Robert and his wife Lynn of Magnolia, Delaware; grandchildren Matthew, Aurora, and Emily; and nieces Keri and Dana.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 5, in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden Street, Bethlehem, followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Allentown. Family and friends may call from 10 AM until the service begins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in David’s name may be made to the College Hill Moravian Church Dart Baseball team, c/o the funeral home. Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

David C. Greenawald, 69, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, in the Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit, Allentown. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Donald L. and Margaret R. Nemeth Greenawald. He was employed by Apollo Metals, Bethlehem, and after retirement as a

12/01/2025

Today is National Christmas Lights Day. Whether it's a candle in the window or a full display, Christmas lights make the season even more beautiful. Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.