OBITUARIES

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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas

Louis C. Melinsky

Louis C. Melinsky

May 15, 2018

Louis C. Melinsky, 68, of Emmaus, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born August 5, 1949 in Bethlehem, son of the late Louis A. and Stephanna (Kwiatek) Melinsky. Lou was the devoted husband of 30 years to Winnie (DiLeo) Melinsky. Lou was a loving man who will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature, his patience...

David M. Anderson, Ph.D.

David M. Anderson, Ph.D.

May 15, 2018

Dr. David M. Anderson, 87, resident of Bethlehem, PA and Mashpee, MA died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was a longtime expert on dust diseases and their control and former Bethlehem Steel environmental executive. Dr. Anderson had a 60-year career in three distinct areas: 10 years in research at Harvard University and the U.S. Public Health Service, 34 years...

Elizabeth A. Zietts

Elizabeth A. Zietts

May 15, 2018

Elizabeth A. Zietts, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Leo Sr. and Mary (Henry) Rheiner. She was the wife of the late Michael R. Zietts, Sr.; they were married for 49 years. Elizabeth was a faithful parishioner of the Sacred Heart Parish, Bath, and...

Valentine Kurtz

Valentine Kurtz

May 13, 2018

Valentine Kurtz, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018; giving his devoted wife of 62 years, Dorothy (Delfoe) Kurtz, the greatest Mothers Day gift; a reunion in Heaven. He was born on December 15, 1927 in Bethlehem; son of the late Frank and Mary (Schmickl) Kurtz. Val was a graduate of Bethlehem High School Vo-Tech. He proudly...

Bernadine M. Grow

Bernadine M. Grow

May 12, 2018

Bernadine M. Grow, 85, of Hellertown, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Born in Bethlehem on December 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Batley) Bodock. Bernadine enjoyed shopping, cooking and baking. She enjoyed traveling with her sister to get the best ingredients for her delicious dishes. Bernadine loved being a grandmother and enjoyed...

Gladys "Aunt Lottie" Kulanko

Gladys "Aunt Lottie" Kulanko

May 10, 2018

Gladys Kulanko, 98, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Twp. She was born in Bethlehem on November 18, 1919. She was the daughter of the late John and Sadie (Yaroska) Gawlikowski. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Kulanko who passed away in 2007. They had enjoyed...

Regina M. Lawler

Regina M. Lawler

May 10, 2018

Regina Marie (Morrison) Lawler, 94, formerly of Bethlehem, PA and Spring Hill, FL died on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at St. Mary Manor in Lansdale, PA. She was born on September 23, 1923 in Bethlehem, PA; daughter of the late Mary (Bresnahan) Crenko and Francis A. Crenko. She married Joseph Lawler, Jr. on September 17, 1949 and he preceded her...

Adelina Guerra Simões

Adelina Guerra Simões

May 8, 2018

Adelina Guerra Sim

Gricela Matias

Gricela Matias

May 8, 2018

Gricela Matias, 29, of Allentown, passed unexpectedly on May 8, 2018. She will be remembered for her kindness and generosity. Chela was so caring and always did her very best to put others before herself. She enjoyed singing and dancing. Chela was loved! Gricela will be dearly missed by her family; her children, Jason T. Arocho, Jr. and Nicholas Arocho;...

Judith Sara Lobach

Judith Sara Lobach

May 8, 2018

Judith Sara Lobach, 75, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, May 08, 2018. She was born March 30, 1943 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Russell and Alice “Elsie” Quier. Judy is survived by her loving husband of nearly 50 years, Ronald George Lobach. Judy was a graduate of Liberty High School. She worked as a clerk for Hesss Dept. Store,...

Missy Adams

Missy Adams

May 4, 2018

Missy “Chicky” Adams, 50, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2018 with her husband and family at her side. Born in Bethlehem on April 21, 1968, she was the daughter of the late James and Rita (Donchez) Heckenberger. She was the wife of Tim Adams; they were married for 27 years and together for 30. Missy was a...

Anna Catherine Mcateer

Anna Catherine Mcateer

May 3, 2018

Anna Catherine McAteer, 84, of Northampton, died on Thursday, May 3, 2018. She was born May 31, 1933 in Bronx, NY; daughter of the late John and Catherine (Buckley) Mullins. Anna is survived by her husband, James R. McAteer. Anna worked as a waitress, an executive assistant for GM, in real estate, for the Orange County Child Services and as...

Joan J. Krenz

Joan J. Krenz

May 3, 2018

Joan Janet Krenz, 89, formally of Sioux City, Iowa died May 3 in Bethlehem, PA. Joan was born on February 25, 1929 to Harold and Dorothy Utley on their Northeastern Iowa farm roughly a mile outside New Hampton, Iowa. Joan grew up on the farm, never had a bicycle, but did have her horse Trixie. Upon graduating high school, Joan...

David B. Shaver

David B. Shaver

May 2, 2018

David Shaver, 58 of Lansford, PA passed away on Wednesday May 2, 2018. He was born in Kingston, PA, the son of the late Clarence Shaver Sr. and Marguerite (Parsons) Cauda. He was the husband of Bonnie (Budner) Shaver. They would have celebrated 37 years of marriage this coming June. David worked in the warehouse for Advanced Auto Parts. He...

Vitor M. Brito

Vitor M. Brito

Apr 27, 2018

Vitor M. Brito, 39, of Bethlehem died Friday, April 27, 2018. Born February 9, 1979 in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal he was the son of Custodia Rodrigues and Manuel Brito of Bethlehem. Vitor was a 1998 graduate of Liberty High School where he was a 1000 point scorer for the Liberty High School basketball team. He worked as a construction...

Patricia A. Mullins

Patricia A. Mullins

Apr 25, 2018

Patricia “Patsy” Mullins, 71, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday April 25, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. She was born in Summit Hill, PA, the daughter of the late Norman and Elizabeth (Ferry) Derau. She was the wife of Michael L. Mullins. They were married on April 29, 1972 and would have celebrated 46 years of marriage on...

Donna M. Schroeder

Donna M. Schroeder

Apr 25, 2018

Donna M. Schroeder, 61, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 25, 2018; she was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bethlehem on April 5, 1957, she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Faulds) Strunk and the late Horace Strunk. She was the wife of Larry D. Schroeder; they were married for 27 years and together for 34. Donna...

Glenn S. Fowler

Glenn S. Fowler

Apr 24, 2018

Glenn S. Fowler, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 with his loving children at his side. He was finally reunited with his late wife, Lucille, who died in 2014. Glenn passed the day of what wouldve been their 64th wedding anniversary. Born in Marion, VA, he was the son of the late Allen Glenn and...

Louis John Horwath

Louis John Horwath

Apr 22, 2018

Louis John Horwath, 67, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was born in Fountain Hill, son of the late Louis James Horwath and Anna (Schultz) Horwath. Lou is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Deborah L. (Barron) Horwath. Lou was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1968 and Penn State University where he...

Francis P. Holzer

Francis P. Holzer

Apr 22, 2018

Francis (Jeep) P. Holzer, 88, of Bethlehem, went home to the Lord on April 22, 2018. Born on October 10, 1929, he was the son of the late Joseph and Theresa Holzer. While a student at Bethlehem Technical High School, Francis worked first at Standard Battery and later at Modern Silk Mill. After graduation he went on to work at...

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