OBITUARIES

David Jacob Nagy

Jun 1, 2025

With deepest sorrow and profound love, we announce the sudden and tragic passing of David Jacob Nagy, 17, of Bethlehem Township, PA, on June 1, 2025. David was born November 17, 2007, to his adoring parents, Kristof and Heidi Nagy.

A junior at Freedom High School, David was a young man who lived fully and loved deeply. bright, kind, and wise...

Raymond Gestl, Sr.

May 30, 2025

Raymond R. Gestl, Sr., 95, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on May 22, 1930, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Frances (Stubitz) Gestl.

Raymond graduated from Liberty Votech in 1948. Following his graduation, he joined the Marine Corps and served in the Korean War before...

Nancy Ann J. Matuczinski

May 26, 2025

Nancy Ann J. Matuczinski, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. Born on March 27, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Margaret A. (Ozimek) and Thaddeus A. Matuczinski.

Nancy retired from the Bethlehem Steel where she worked for many years as an accountant. She was a devoted member of Saints Simon and Jude Church where she...

Anna Mae Loder

May 25, 2025

Anna Mae Loder, 91, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born in Bath, PA, she was the daughter of late Elizabeth M. (Drevicky) and Michael S. Buckanin. She was the loving wife of the late Julius G. Loder.

Anna Mae was a dedicated member of Notre Dame Church in Bethlehem. She had a passion for needlepoint, crocheting, reading,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Kozul

May 24, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Kozul, 93, of Upper Macungie Twp., passed away peacefully Saturday, May 24, 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Peter Paul Kozul who died March 16, 2021. Betty was born in Allentown on April 14, 1932 to the late Ralph and Anna (Sedler) Hittinger. She worked for the former Western Electric and then...

Edward Venanzi

May 20, 2025

Edward M. Venanzi, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Born on January 7, 1931, in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of the late William and Mamie (Bosi) Venanzi.

Ed was known as a hardworking blue-collar man. He spent much of his career as a metal lather at Duggan & Marcon Company, where he...

Harry Bolesky, Jr.

May 20, 2025

Harry "Reds" Bolesky, Jr., 84 of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, Ft. Hill Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late, Julia (Hugitz) and Harry Bolesky, Sr. He was the loyal husband to Christine (Tkaczyk) Bolesky, with whom he would have celebrated 57 years of marriage...

Mary Skutches

May 18, 2025

Mary Ann Skutches, 80, lifetime resident of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospice House. She was the wife of the late Dr. Joseph M. Skutches and they were married for 55 years before his passing in 2020.

Born on July 23, 1944, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late...

Dolores Oravec

May 18, 2025

Dolores "Dee" L. (Marcinko) Oravec, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Arden Court, Palmer Twp. She was the wife of the late Donald J. Oravec for 74 years until his death on October 24, 2024. Dolores was born in Bethlehem on February 9, 1931 to the late John and Anna (Sabolcik) Marcinko. Dee first worked for...

Joanne "Pat" Rank

May 17, 2025

Joanne P. "Pat" Rank, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born on January 12, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Jennie (Tranuta) and Delos J. Burk. She was preceded in death by the late Michael S. Rank and loving partner of 44 years, the late Dick Oravec.

Pat was a registered nurse and cared for...

Joseph Gatti

May 17, 2025

Joseph (Giovanni) Gatti, 97, of Hellertown, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Born in Union City, New Jersey, December 18, 1927. Gio as he liked to be called served his country in World War II for the United States Navy.

He was a proud Italian man who was a devoted father and grandfather to his family. Gio was a self-made man...

Alice Branco

May 15, 2025

Alice Branco formerly of Hellertown, PA passed away on 15 May 2025 at her daughter's home with whom she resided with in Northfield, Massachusetts, for the past 7 years. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Orentina Hendriques and Izauro Ferreira.

Alice will be lovingly remembered by her family and all those that knew her. She was a loving...

Richard Ferencin

May 11, 2025

Richard G. Ferencin, 82, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday May 11, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill, PA. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Francis and Ann (Medei) Ferencin. He was the husband of the late Jacqualine (Dickert) Ferencin. Richard graduated from Liberty High School and then served his country in the...

Dolores Kinney

May 11, 2025

Dolores T. Kinney, 97, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House.

Born on February 15, 1928, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Julia (McGarr) and George Hahn, Sr.

Dolores was an avid swimmer and member of the YMCA. She was also a faithful member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Allentown. She...

James Denofa

May 9, 2025

James T. Denofa, 76, of Salisbury Township passed away peacefully Friday, May 9, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of the late Julie A. (Mosko) Denofa who died January 8, 2024. James was born in Fountain Hill on November 22, 1948 to the late Thomas A. and Theresa J. (Judd) Denofa. He served our country...

Lolita Perez

May 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lolita Ann Perez

July 24, 1932 - May 8, 2025

We mourn the passing of Lolita Ann Perez, 92, of Bethlehem, who departed this life on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Lolita will be deeply missed-for the warmth that radiated from her presence, the laughter she so effortlessly sparked, and the love she wove into every part of her...

Rita M. Ehret

May 8, 2025

Rita M. Ehret, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Born on July 29, 1948, the daughter of the late Eva C. (Muschlitz) and John Hines. She was the loving wife of the late George H. Ehret, Jr.

Rita worked for many years at Weight Watchers. She enjoyed trips to the casino and playing Pinochle. Her family was...

Errol S. Jacobs

May 6, 2025

Errol S. Jacobs, 67, of Wind Gap, PA, formerly of New York, passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 6, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 11, 1957, he was the son of Marcia and the late Edward Jacobs. He was the husband of Debra Jacobs.

Errol worked as an auto mechanic for many years before his retirement. He...

Susan Fliszar

May 5, 2025

Susan (Little) Fliszar, 64, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 5, 2025 at her home.

Born in Bethlehem on August 17, 1960, she was the daughter of the late William and Elaine (Weiss) Little.

Sue graduated from Liberty High School and worked at Pennsylvania Metallurgical Inc., and Vacu Braze for many years before becoming a caretaker for Millbrook HomeCare. She...

Joseph G. Billy

May 5, 2025

Joseph George Billy, 67, of Bethlehem passed away in his home on Monday, May 5, 2025. Born on September 7, 1957, he was the son of the late Mary Anne (Sefranek) and James Billy.

Joe graduated from West Chester University with a bachelor's degree in music. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1980 - 1986 as...