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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Kathleen Mary Comito
Jun 23, 2025
Kathleen Mary Comito, 91, formerly of Bethlehem and most recently of Harrisburg, PA, died peacefully on June 23, 2025.
Born on September 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Pauline (Mearing) Rush. Kathleen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of deep faith. On June 3, 1951, she married the love of her life, Philip Benedict...
Adrienne Maio
Jun 23, 2025
Adrienne M. Maio, 75, of Macungie passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth. Born in Easton she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Frutchey) and Claude Mackes. She was married to Thomas L. Maio with whom she celebrated 17 years of marriage this past May 16th.
Adrienne graduated from Moravian College with a BA and received her master's degree...
Marian F. Werkheiser
Jun 22, 2025
Marian F. Werkheiser, 103, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp., just four days shy of her 104th birthday. She was the wife of the late William W. Werkheiser who died February 11, 2001. Marian was born in Bethlehem on June 26, 1921 to the late John and Anna (Martin) Fritz. She was a...
Gayle E. Sloane
Jun 21, 2025
Gayle Elise Sloane (Buttner), 82, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Orange, NJ and raised in Morristown, Gayle spent most of her life in Hackettstown where she built a home full of love and raised her family alongside her beloved husband and high school sweetheart, William (Billy) Sloane. Together, they shared 58 beautiful...
Bernard Baran
Jun 20, 2025
Bernard E. Baran Sr, 88, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg Campus. He was born in Punxsutawney, PA, the son of the late John and Celestine ( Druchniak) Baran. Bernard was the husband of Catherine (Bacso) Baran, and they celebrated 67 years of marriage this past October 29th. He was...
Judd J. Woelfel
Jun 16, 2025
Judd J. Woelfel, 64, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House. Born on January 11, 1961 at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill, he was the son of Ethel M. (Mognet) and the late Carl M. Woelfel.
Judd graduated from Liberty High School class of 1979. He went on to graduate from Penn State University...
Patsy K. Comer
Jun 15, 2025
Patsy K. Comer, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Martin W. Comer who died Oct. 31, 2020. She was born in Bloomsburg on June 22, 1932 to the late Anthony and Martha (Lawton) Tedesco. Patsy was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bethlehem Twp. She spent...
Susan Horvath
Jun 14, 2025
Susan C. Horvath, 81, of Nazareth, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Moravian Hall Square.
Born on September 15, 1943, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Caroline (Svetecz) Horvath.
Susan worked at the Bethlehem Steel for many years, upon retirement she was secretary to the vice president of union relations. After retiring from...
Gay S. Pecsi
Jun 14, 2025
Gay S. Pecsi, 85, of East Allen Township, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at her residence. Born on August 30, 1939, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Madack) Shivek.Gay graduated from Liberty High School in the class of 1957 and went on to have a career as an administrative assistant at Bethlehem...
Maria Nanashko
Jun 14, 2025
Maria Nanashko, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Born on August 7, 1928 in Preluki, Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Andreyj and Kathryn (Harechko) Donetz.
Maria was a devoted mother and grandmother, she cherished the moments spent with her grandchildren, who will forever remember her radiant smile and the warmth of her unconditional love....
Joseph G. Polak, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph George Polak Jr., 71, of Bethlehem, PA, who left us unexpectedly on June 12, 2025. He was the son of the late Helen E. (Fleming) and Joseph G. Polak, Sr. Joe was a loving brother to Joyce Brauchle, husband to estranged wife Doreen Polak, father to Ashley Polak, Megan Johnson, and Joey...
Maria Lees
Jun 11, 2025
Maria Lees, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Gracedale Nursing Home, Upper Nazareth Twp. She was the wife of the late George Lees who died August 24, 2013. Maria was born in Wilson Borough on August 16, 1935 to the late Gus and Stella (Vlahakis) Karukas. She dedicated her life to her family, her home, and...
Kimberly Marie Geueke
Jun 10, 2025
Kimberly Marie Geueke, 42, of Danielsville, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on June 10, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice Care in Allentown, PA. She courageously and tirelessly fought a battle with pancreatic cancer. Kim was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her family meant everything to her, and she will be remembered...
Robert R. Roseman
Jun 9, 2025
Robert R. Roseman, 93, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Monday June 9, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, PA, the son of the late John and Margaret (Mitman) Roseman. Bob was the husband of Dorothy (Maloney) Roseman, and they celebrated 69 years of marriage this past January 28th. He worked for Bethlehem Steel in the clerical...
Joanne Mihulec-Sheetz
Jun 7, 2025
Joanne Mihulec-Sheetz, 93, of Hellertown passed away Saturday June 7, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Michael "Moxie" Joseph Mihulec who died June 21, 1991 and the late Alvin C. Sheetz, Jr. who died March 7, 2017. Joanne was born in Morgantown, WV on September 12, 1931 to the late Elmer J....
Richard R. Hersh
Jun 5, 2025
Richard R. Hersh, 84, of South Whitehall Township, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was born in Bucks County on February 6, 1941 to the late Paul A. and Florence E. (Ritter) Hersh. Richard was a graduate of the Milton Hershey School. He served our country faithfully in the US Air Force during...
Mary Lou Straka
Jun 3, 2025
Mary Louise Straka, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at St. Luke's Fountain Hill.
Born on March 14, 1945, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary C. (Csuk) Straka.
Mary Lou was a faithful member of Saints Simon and Jude Church, Bethlehem where she volunteered for many years. She also volunteered...
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...
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