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Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Kathleen T. Schroeder
Nov 9, 2024
Surrounded by her friends, family, and fiancé, Kathleen T. Schroeder passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Born in Philadelphia on September 26, 1960, to Elizabeth J. (Kane) Schroeder of Royersford and the late William X. Schroeder, Kathy lived a life of boundless curiosity and unmitigated love and joy, even when faced with challenge and loss.
Kathy had a varied career,...
Dorcee K. Horwath
Nov 5, 2024
Dorcee K. Horwath, 69, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Born on March 5, 1955, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of William and Joyce (Siegfried) Mingora.
Dorcee loved and adored Elvis Presley, taking road trips with her daughter, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.
Dorcee will be dearly missed by her husband, William J. Horwath;...
Bernard C. Brandstetter, Jr.
Oct 31, 2024
Bernard C. Brandstetter, Jr., 67, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. He will be lovingly remembered for his character, storytelling, and kindness toward others.
Bernie attended St. Joseph Catholic School through eighth grade and graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School, where he was a member of the undefeated 1974-75 football team. In 2004, he...
Eleanor Hosak
Oct 31, 2024
Eleanor T. Hosak, 95, a resident of Macungie and formerly of Lansford, PA, passed away on October 31, 2024. She was born on October 6, 1929, in Lansford, PA, daughter to the late Michael and Helen (Shearson) Taptich. Eleanor was the devoted wife of the late Peter J. Hosak.
Eleanor was a graduate of Palmerton Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduation,...
Richard Ernest Price
Oct 30, 2024
Richard Ernest Price, 77, of Hanover Township, PA, passed away on October 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born December 24, 1946, in Carbondale, PA, he lived most of his life In Bethlehem.
Throughout his life, Richard was called different names by different people.
While growing up in the East Hills neighborhood of Bethlehem, a place where he established friendships that endured...
Stanley Kloiber
Oct 30, 2024
Stanley Kloiber, 82, of Bethlehem, PA passed away at the Birches of the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday October 30, 2024. He was born in Allentown, PA , the son of the late John and Mary (Szczepanski) Kloiber. He was the husband of the late Lorraine (Sandor) Kloiber. Stanley was a welder and fitter for Bethlehem Fabricators and most recently for...
Robert Marks
Oct 29, 2024
Robert J. Marks, 59, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Born on January 12, 1965, he was the son of Dolores (Vargo) and the late Earl J. Marks, Jr. He was the loving husband of Allison N. (Bickert) Marks
Robert enjoyed all things technology and had a special gift of being able to build and fix pretty...
Shara Sanchez
Oct 29, 2024
Shara Sanchez, 47 of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Hoboken, NJ, the daughter of Olimpio Flores and Carmen Molero. Shara was a medical receptionist in the medical field for many years. She was very dedicated and devoted to her faith and family.
She...
Michael W. Jepson
Oct 28, 2024
Michael W. Jepson, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Antoinette M. (Puchalo) and Henry A. Jepson.
Michael proudly served his country as a United States Marine. He worked for over 40 years at the Bethlehem Steel before retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, keeping his landscaping perfect,...
Steven Sweeney
Oct 28, 2024
Steven Joseph Sweeney, 65, of Wapwallopen, PA passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2024, leaving a legacy of strength, charm, and a zest for life that touched everyone he met. Known to family and friends as Steve or Stevie, he was born on June 11, 1959, in Easton, PA, to Jean Marie (Palko) Winegar and the late William Oscar Sweeney,...
Patsy Parry
Oct 26, 2024
Patsy A. Parry, 76, of Nesquehoning, PA passed away on Saturday October 26, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Bethlehem, PA the daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Kovacs. She was the wife of the late Gerald C. Parry. Patsy worked for the Family Prescription Pharmacy in Easton, PA and was a transporter for the Gnaden...
Luke P. Cunningham
Oct 24, 2024
It is with a heavy and grateful heart that we celebrate the life of Luke P. Cunningham, 88, who passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2024 in Estero, FL. Born on March 25, 1936 in Bethlehem, PA, Luke was the son of the late Luke T. and Barbara (Trabel) Cunningham. He was the loving and devoted husband of Christine Cunningham....
Donald J. Oravec
Oct 24, 2024
Donald J. Oravec, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. He was the husband of Dolores L. (Marcinko) Oravec. Donald was born in Bethlehem on February 16, 1930 to the late John and Anna (Polenchar) Oravec. He was a member of Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Donald worked for Haldeman...
Alba Lila Pirez
Oct 22, 2024
Alba Lila Pirez, 80, of Easton, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 11, 1944, in Salto, Uruguay.
Alba will be dearly missed by her husband, Elbio Pirez; daughter, Deborah Pirez Chapman and her husband, Christian; siblings, IIdemar Rodriguez, Washington Boye, Walter Boye, Marisa Rodriguez, Cecilia Boye and Wilson Boye;...
Isabel Figueroa-Ramos
Oct 22, 2024
Isabel Figueroa-Ramos, 66, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Born on November 12, 1957 in Patillas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Ramos and Ramona Rivas.
Isabel worked for many years at Lehigh University in the Environmental Services department. She enjoyed cooking Spanish food, shopping, especially for perfumes and nice soaps and road trips...
Rose Phillipeck
Oct 19, 2024
Rose Carnish Phillipeck, 93, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at home. She was born on August 22nd, 1931, and grew up in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania. In 1949, she graduated from Summit Hill High School. Rose married Wally Phillipeck on July 9, 1955 and moved to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Rose loved her family dearly and brought warmth and...
Dean Keinert
Oct 19, 2024
Dean G. Keinert, 74, of Northampton, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October, 19, 2024 in Wilmington, NC. Born on October 31, 1949, he was the son of the late George E. and Gladys L. (Nierhaus) Keinert. He was the loving husband of Elaine S. (Stair) Keinert.
Dean proudly served his country as a member of the United State Navy....
Sally B. Reusser
Oct 19, 2024
Sally B. Reusser, 78, of Bethlehem, Pa., died on October 19, 2024. Born July 3, 1946, in Orange, N.J., to the late Thomas Freeman and Laura (Broadbent) Batkin, she is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Raymond Edward Reusser.
Sally was a Renaissance woman with a creative spark, sense of humor, intelligence, athleticism, and outgoing personality that shone throughout...
Patricia Ackerman
Oct 19, 2024
Patricia Louise Ackerman, 72, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Brian D. Pernin, Saint Luke's Hospice House. She was born on July 23, 1952, in Bethlehem, PA and raised at 1987 Brookside Drive, Parkridge Housing Project in Bethlehem, also lived 30 years on 449 Carlton Avenue, Bethlehem, and later on Hilltop Terrace, Bethlehem. The daughter of Ferdinand...
John "Jack" James Desmond
Oct 16, 2024
John "Jack" James Desmond, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was a the devoted husband of the late Mary R. (Garcia) Desmond who died May 20, 2012 and loving father to his children. Jack was born in Queens, NY on August 25, 1930 to the late John Joseph and...
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