OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Jimmy Dorsey

Jimmy Dorsey

Dec 31, 2017

Jimmy Dorsey, 58, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. He was the son of the late Nellie (Green) and Charlie Dorsey. After graduating from Liberty High School, Jimmy proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Music was a passion of Jimmys and he loved to DJ parties and special events. He enjoyed...

Philomena Abd-El-Bary

Philomena Abd-El-Bary

Dec 29, 2017

Philomena Abd-El-Bary, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, December 29, 2017. She was born in Roseto, PA; daughter of the late Anthony and Giovina (Ruggierio) Tarole. Philomena was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Murnin in 1957 and her husband, Mahmoud Adb-El-Bary in 1993. Philomena was a graduate of Liberty High School. In her youth, she was a professional...

James Bujcs

James Bujcs

Dec 28, 2017

James “Uncle Gadget” Bujcs, Jr., 89, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Whitehall Manor. Jimmy was born March 19, 1928 in Bethlehem, son of the late James Vincent Bujcs, Sr. and the late Krizstina (Zrinski) Bujcs. Jimmy worked as a repairman for UGI for 34 years prior to his retirement. In his early years, Jimmy was on...

Dolores M. Desentis

Dolores M. Desentis

Dec 28, 2017

Dolores Margaret DeSentis, 90, of Allentown passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017; she was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of Santiago and Margaret (Coyle) Pereda. She was the wife of Albert DeSentis, they were married for 72 years. Dolores was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church. Survivors: her husband, Albert; daughters,...

Katherine Fenstermaker

Katherine Fenstermaker

Dec 28, 2017

Katherine Fenstermaker, 64, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, December 28, 2017 after her family and friends gathered for a ceremony to honor her. She was born July 26, 1953 in Lehighton, PA. Kathy spent her entire working life in the medical field. She first worked at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill Campus, where she met her partner, Gregory Klovach; and later she...

Boris Stoiancheff

Boris Stoiancheff

Dec 28, 2017

Boris Stoiancheff, 88, of Allentown passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Twp. He was born in Steelton, PA, son of the late George and Constance (Taleff) Stoiancheff. He was the husband of Vera (Stojkovska) Stoiancheff. They celebrated 57 years of marriage in August 2017. Boris was a Civil and Structural Engineer for Bethlehem...

Philomena O. Ackerman

Philomena O. Ackerman

Dec 25, 2017

Philomena O. Ackerman, 98, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. Born in Bethlehem on September 8, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Angeline (Ronca) Oricko. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Ackerman. Philomena was a graduate of Bethlehem Business College and worked as a bookkeeper for various businesses. She sang...

Madeline M. Baur

Madeline M. Baur

Dec 25, 2017

Madeline M. Baur, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Wagner) and Henry Ortwein. She was the loving wife for 51 years of the late Thomas G. Baur. Madeline was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. She was an animal lover and enjoyed gardening, cooking and...

Stephen M. Ezar

Stephen M. Ezar

Dec 24, 2017

Stephen M. Ezar, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Born in Bethlehem on February 9, 1931, he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Vlasko) Ezar. Stephen was a Cpl. in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War from 1952 - 1954 for 16 months in Pusan, Korea. He also worked in the...

Theodore Kovach,

Theodore Kovach,

Dec 23, 2017

Theodore “Teddy,” AKA “Sonny” Kovach, Sr., 80, of Bethlehem, died on December 23, 2017. He was born in Hellertown, the son of the late Julius and Thresa (Borda) Kovach. For 46 years, he was the loving husband of the late Helen A. (Lakics) Kovach. After graduating from Liberty High School, Teddy proudly served his country as a member of the...

Bernard M. Burda

Bernard M. Burda

Dec 22, 2017

Bernard M. "Foggy" Burda, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born in Bethlehem; son of the late John and Mary (Smith) Burda. Bernard was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Patricia A. (Spudeck) Burda. Upon graduation from high school, he proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. After the...

Mary Louise Meixell-Moyer

Mary Louise Meixell-Moyer

Dec 22, 2017

Mary Louise Meixell-Moyer, 62 of Allentown, died Friday, December 22, 2017. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of Rosemarie (Belgrasch) Meixell of Bethlehem Township and the late Charles Meixell, Sr. Mary worked as a waitress for several restaurants throughout the Lehigh Valley. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother, daughter, Serenity “Reni” wife of Michael Andrew of Trexlertown,...

Justin Kephart

Justin Kephart

Dec 22, 2017

Justin Kephart, 36, of Bethlehem Township, PA died Friday, December 22, 2017 in his home. Born October 7, 1981 in Bethlehem, PA he was the son of the late Mary Louise Meixell-Moyer and Dale Kephart. Justin worked for Laborers Union, Local 1174. He is survived by his grandmother, Rosemarie (Belgrasch) Meixell and a sister Serenity “Reni” wife of Michael Andrew...

Maria M. Leon

Maria M. Leon

Dec 17, 2017

Maria M. Leon, 68, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Porfiria Fernandez Schmidt and Sergio Santiago Thillet. Survivors: Her only love, Jose L. Leon, Sr; children, Maria Leon and husband Emil, Ada Leon, Myrelis Leon and Jose Leon and wife Aimee; brothers, Rafael, Francisco...

Diane Mary Richter

Diane Mary Richter

Dec 16, 2017

Diane Mary Richter, 66, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Vivian Curzi and Emilio “Chico” Curzi. Diane was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph Ralph Richter and her son, Curtis Richter; she loved and missed both very much. Diane was an...

John E. Markwith

John E. Markwith

Dec 16, 2017

John E. Markwith, Sr., 80, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was born September 24, 1937 in Scranton, PA; son of the late Frank and Emily Markwith. John was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Markwith and his son, David Markwith. Upon graduation from West Scranton High School, John proudly served in the US Army. John...

Dolores C. Facchiano

Dolores C. Facchiano

Dec 12, 2017

Dolores C. Facchiano, 91, of Altoona, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Emma (Seidenberger) and John Reagan. She was the loving wife, for 63 years, of the late Peter P. Facchiano. Dolores was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church. She was a member of Saucon...

Michael T. Kalman

Michael T. Kalman

Dec 12, 2017

Michael T. Kalman, 68, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday December 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Louis and Martina (Buck) Kalman. He was the husband of Carol (Anthony) Kalman. They were married for 16 years this past April. Michael was a truck dispatcher for over 20...

Nicole Marie Buskirk

Nicole Marie Buskirk

Dec 12, 2017

Nicole Marie Buskirk, 33, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on December 12, 2017. She was born October 1, 1984 in Bethlehem; daughter of Ronald E. and Diane (Milisits) Buskirk. Nicole will be remembered for her care-free attitude, sense of humor, sweet heart, strong will, and outgoing spirit. She was a 2003 graduate of Liberty High School and attended New Covenant Christian...

Rose S. Barth

Rose S. Barth

Dec 11, 2017

Rose S. Barth, 89, of Hanover Township died in her home with her family by her side Monday, December 11, 2017. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Rudzie) and Carmine DiFulvio. She was married to Leo F. Barth for 62 years until his death on August 24, 2011. Rose had a kind and gentle spirit...

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