OBITUARIES

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

Patricia J. Hart

Patricia J. Hart

Sep 6, 2018

Patricia J. Hart, 82, of Macungie, passed away on Thursday September 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was the wife of the late John T. Hart who passed away in 2015. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the American Legion Walter L. Fox Post...

Manuel Cerqueira

Manuel Cerqueira

Sep 5, 2018

Manuel Cerqueira, 87, of Bethlehem, died on September 5, 2018. He was born on May 26, 1931 in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal. He was the son of the late Antonio Cerqueira and Lina Gomes Riberio and was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Conceic

Frank J. Tomko, Sr.

Frank J. Tomko, Sr.

Sep 5, 2018

Frank J. Tomko, Sr., 96, of Bethlehem, died on September 5, 2018. He was the son of John and Julia (Mahoski) Tomko; the oldest of six boys. Frank was the husband of the late Katherine E. “Kitty” (Yurasek) for 59 years. Frank began working as a Carpenter Apprentice at the Bethlehem Steel in 1940. Retiring in 1982, he was last...

Mary Jo Steager

Mary Jo Steager

Sep 4, 2018

Mary Jo Steager, 82 of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, September 04, 2018. She was born March 24, 1936 in Punxsutawney, PA; the daughter of the late John and Mary (Baran) Leszcynski. She was married to the late Richard C. Steager, Sr. for 56 years. Mary Jo was a 1954 graduate of Liberty High School. She bowled for 40 years in...

Frank R. Szvetecz, Iii

Frank R. Szvetecz, Iii

Aug 31, 2018

Frank R. Szvetecz, III, 78, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, August 31, 2018. He was born on February 23, 1940, the son of the late Martha Ann (Malinsky) and Frank R. Szvetecz, II. Frank was the loving husband of the late Wilma M. (Kramer) Szvetecz for 52 years before her passing in 2017. Frank worked for Hauser Chevrolet and later...

Paul O. Buchold

Paul O. Buchold

Aug 31, 2018

Paul O. Buchold, 94, passed away Friday, August 31st at St. Lukes Hospice in Center Valley. Born in Bethlehem he was the husband of Margaret (Kuplen) who died in 1983 and was the son of the late Paul and Lena (Benicke) Buchold. Paul proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He saw action aboard LST...

Linda M. Haluska

Linda M. Haluska

Aug 30, 2018

Linda Marie Haluska (Burkey), passed away peacefully on August 30, 2018 at the age of 62. Linda was born on January 14, 1956 in St. Boniface, Pa. and was the daughter of the late Russell and Katheryn Burkey. She is preceded in death by her siblings Judy Born, Sheila Peters, and Joseph Burkey. Linda graduated from Cambria Heights High School...

Joseph M. Lippert

Joseph M. Lippert

Aug 29, 2018

Joseph M. Lippert, 76, of Bethlehem died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 peacefully at home. Born January 4, 1942 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Irene (Huyter) and Joseph G. Lippert. He was married to Kathleen (Gombosi) Lippert with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage this past May. Joseph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...

Betty E. Holt

Betty E. Holt

Aug 29, 2018

Betty E. Holt, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on August 29, 2018. She was born in Bellaire, OH, the daughter of the late Mildred Johnson. She was the loving wife of Seaton “Sam” A. Holt for 58 years before his passing in 2006. Betty was a member of Wesley Methodist Church of Bethlehem. She worked at Albarell Electric...

Steffie Mary Bugay

Steffie Mary Bugay

Aug 25, 2018

Steffie Mary Bugay, 86 of Bethlehem and formerly of Mansfield, PA died on Saturday, August 25, 2018. She was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late William and Blanche (Schmidt) Winiarski. Steffie was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Paul Dominic Bugay. Steffie will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Stephanie Sharpe, wife of the late...

Florence Bogdan

Florence Bogdan

Aug 25, 2018

Florence (Sample) Bogdan, 95, of Bethlehem passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Moravian Kings Daughters Home, Bethlehem. Florence was the wife of Joseph S. Bogdan who died in 2005. Born in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Sample. Florence was raised and nurtured by the late Anna Sample. Florence attended Bethlehem Schools and...

Rita Ann Meister

Rita Ann Meister

Aug 25, 2018

Rita Ann Meister, 71, of Bethlehem passed away on Saturday August 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Frackville, PA, the daughter of the late Elmer and Albina (Melefsky) Homberger. She was the wife of Stephen F. Meister. They celebrated 47 years of marriage on August 14th. Rita was devoted to her loving...

Jacqueline "Jackie" B. Gackenbach

Jacqueline "Jackie" B. Gackenbach

Aug 25, 2018

Jacqueline “Jackie” B. Gackenbach, 84 of Northampton died Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Campus. Born August 22, 1934 in Coplay, PA she was the daughter of the late Helen (Sechler) and Russell Knauss. She was married to Glenn B. Gackenbach for 54 years. Jackie grew up in Northampton on her fathers farm, Knauss Diary Farm....

Steven B. Szopacs

Steven B. Szopacs

Aug 19, 2018

Steven B. Szopacs, 67, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday August 19, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. He was the son of the late Stephen and Hedwig (Kroll) Szopacs. He was the husband of the late Catherine Jean Szopacs. Steven was a graduate of Liberty High School in 1969. He also served his country...

James Bradley Stocklas

James Bradley Stocklas

Aug 19, 2018

James Bradley Stocklas, 41, of Bethlehem Twp., passed unexpectedly on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born May 31, 1977 in Bethlehem, PA; son of James Frank Stocklas and Linda Stocklas Fry. Jimmy will be forever remembered for his sensitivity, caring spirit, and amazing sense of humor. Jimmy was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and he attended the...

Jose L. Delemos

Jose L. Delemos

Aug 18, 2018

Jose L. Delemos, 93, of Bethlehem, departed his earthly home on August 18, 2018. Born on March 5, 1925 in Portugal, Jose was the son of the late Antonio L. Delemos and Maria Simoes. He enjoyed a long and fruitful retirement during which time he spent countless hours tending to his delightful garden that he loved so much. Joses memory...

Nydia R. Bonilla

Nydia R. Bonilla

Aug 18, 2018

Nydia Bonilla, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018. She was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Sofia Castillo and Pedro Bonilla. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Nydia Perez, Nestor Perez and Carol Perez; 2 brothers; a sister; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

Dorothy C. Prutzman

Dorothy C. Prutzman

Aug 17, 2018

Dorothy “Dottie” C. Prutzman of Bethlehem, PA passed peacefully on Friday, August 17, 2018 in her home with family by her side. Dorothy was born in Philipsburg, Centre County, PA on February 7, 1925 and was the first of three daughters born to the late George Mack Cole and Dorothy Regina (Moreau) Cole. She was preceded in death by her...

Anna M. Hood

Anna M. Hood

Aug 16, 2018

Anna M. Hood, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Efren and Maria (DelCampo) Castro. She was the beloved wife of Charles O. Hood; they were married for 53 years. Anna was a 1959 graduate of Liberty High School and...

Ann S. Cmorey

Ann S. Cmorey

Aug 15, 2018

Ann S. Cmorey, 98, of Bethlehem, PA passed peacefully from this life on August 15, 2018, at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. The wife of the late Geroge S. Cmorey, Ann was born on June 20, 1920 in Endicott, NY to John Pelick and Alexandra (Surka) Pelick. A graduate of the Powell School of Business in Harrisburg, PA, Ann was a...

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