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Maria Kulp Obituary
Maria M. Ri Kulp, 42, of Bethlehem, entered the nearer presence of her Lord on Friday, February 3, 2012 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. She and her husband Chester A. Chet Kulp, shared 6 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus J. Ted and Norene (Keegan) Machala. Ri was a graduate of Swain School in Allentown and Goucher College in Towson, MD. She also received her Masters degree from Kutztown University. Ri worked for Kids Peace for 14 years as a special education teacher until 2005. She was a member of Edgeboro Moravian Church in Bethlehem and the Ancient Order of the Hibernians. Survivors: her loving Husband; sister, Merici M. Machala of Bethlehem; uncle, Chet Machala and his family. Services: A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8 in the Edgeboro Moravian Church, 645 Hamilton Ave, Bethlehem. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.longfuneralhome.com Contributions: to the church, 18017.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maria Kulp
Yuri L
January 24, 2021
Looking for you on the Net and finding you here ... What a sad surprise ...
Veronica (Roni) Emge
February 7, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Ri's passing... My heart goes out to you Chet & family. Ri had a heart of gold and the warmest of souls, I will forever hold good memories in my heart for her.
February 6, 2012
Ri was one of a kind. I worked as Ri's assistant at KidsPeace for 3 years. She cared a lot about the students she taught and was passionate about educating everyone around her. She would even allow my own children to call her in the evening with homework questions. It is very sad to hear of her passing at such a young age. My prayers are with you and I'm sorry for your loss. Linda Kelly (New Tripoli, PA).
Marybeth Vanderbilt
February 6, 2012
I worked with RI at Kids Peace. Sorry to hear of her passing. My prayers and thoughts are with.
Heather Kulp
February 6, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Jill Meacham
February 6, 2012
I worked with Ri at Kidspeace. I'm sorry to hear of her passing and pray that you find peace in knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of others who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Laura Donchez
February 5, 2012
I worked with Ri for many years. So sorry to hear of your loss. Peace be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dana Desh
February 5, 2012
Chet and Merici
God bless you and your family. I had some great times with Ri and will have wonderful memories of of our time together.
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