OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Irene Boligitz

Irene Boligitz

Nov 12, 2017

Irene Boligitz, 90, of Bethlehem, died, on Sunday, November 12, 2017. She was born January 5, 1927, the daughter of the late Alexander and Anna (Andreics) Kercsmar. Irene was the devoted wife of the late Joseph P. Boligitz. Irene retired in 1989 after working as a seamstress for Sure Fit Inc. for over 39 years. On weekends, she also worked...

Rosalie A. Grimmer

Rosalie A. Grimmer

Nov 10, 2017

Rosalie A. Grimmer, 87, of Bethlehem died Friday, November 10, 2017 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem Township. Born November 26, 1929 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Talaber) and Joseph Shamenek. She was married to Herman Grimmer, Jr. for 42 years until his death on September 15, 1995. Rosalie was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High...

Mary E. Crosson

Mary E. Crosson

Nov 9, 2017

Mary Crosson, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away on November 9, 2017. She was born in Middle Village, Queens NY, the daughter of the late Hannah (Harkin) and Charles McClafferty. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph T. Crosson. Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Bethlehem, where she was a member of the Prime Time...

H. Mary Latter

H. Mary Latter

Nov 8, 2017

H. Mary Latter, 94, of Bethlehem, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. She was born in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late, Elmer and Hazel Wood. She was the devoted wife of Robert F. Latter who died in 1990. They were married over 40 years. Mary dedicated her life to her family and her...

Michael Jay Shosh

Michael Jay Shosh

Nov 5, 2017

Michael Jay Shosh, 66, of Bethlehem moved on from this life on Sunday, November 5, 2017. He was the son of the late Rose (OConnell) and Michael J. Shosh, and the brother of the late Joanne Anglovich. Born April 17, 1951, at St. Lukes Fountain Hill and raised in Bethlehem, he was a graduate of Liberty High School, where he...

George P. Peters

George P. Peters

Nov 5, 2017

George P. Peters, 94, of Macungie, died on Sunday, November 05, 2017. He was born October 31, 1923 in Bethlehem; son of the late George J. and Anna (Mingora) Peters. George was the devoted husband to the late Sally (Michael) Peters. George proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Upon his return from the war, George began his career...

Anna A. Romanchik

Anna A. Romanchik

Nov 5, 2017

Anna A. Romanchik, 96, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. Born in Nesquheoning, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Snicak) Billets. She was the wife of the late Tobias Romanchik who died on November 5, 1993; they were married for 53 years. Anna worked in the Finishing...

John A. Alogna

John A. Alogna

Nov 5, 2017

John A. Alogna, 74, of Bethlehem, PA died November 5th, 2017. He was born in Wethersfield, CT, the son of first generation Italian immigrants, Ella Corinne Maturo and Michael Paul Alogna. He attended the Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, MA and went on to Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. At a business conference, his father and future father-in-law realized they...

Joseph S. Mickelson

Joseph S. Mickelson

Nov 2, 2017

Joseph S. Mickelson Jr., 61, of Whitehall, PA died on Thursday November 2, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 10, 1956 in Bethlehem, PA, the son of Joseph and Marilyn (Hudson) Mickelson. He was the husband of Nanci (Hanzsek) Mickelson. They celebrated 28 years of marriage this past June 17th. He was...

Andrew Dybach

Andrew Dybach

Nov 2, 2017

Andrew Dybach, Jr., 86, of Bethlehem and formerly of Hellertown, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2017. He was born September 27, 1931 in Allentown; son of the late Andrew and Anastasia Dybach. Andrew was preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Nancy Dorothy (Orban) Dybach. Andrew proudly served in the US Army as a Sergeant First Class...

Evelyn N. Spadt

Evelyn N. Spadt

Oct 31, 2017

Evelyn N. Spadt, 93, of Allentown formerly Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late William and Olive (Sholl) Nauman. She was the loving wife to Stanley A. Spadt for 63 years before his death in 2013. Evelyn graduated from Liberty High School, served in the United States Navy during World...

Yvonne A. Sigley

Yvonne A. Sigley

Oct 30, 2017

Yvonne A. Sigley, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on October 30, 2017. She was born in Fountain Hill, the daughter of the late Anna Marie (Balogh) and Wesley A. Packard. She was the loving wife of Robert D. Sigley. Yvonne was a member of SS. Simon and Jude Catholic Church. She was an avid bowler and was the first woman...

Rose Marie Meyer

Rose Marie Meyer

Oct 29, 2017

Rose M. Meyer, 97, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Country Meadows. She was born in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late, Jose and Carmen (Menendez) Lopez. She was the loving wife of Stephen F. Meyer for 64 years before his passing in 2004. Rose worked as a sewing machine operator for various textile mills. She...

Mafalda Goretti

Mafalda Goretti

Oct 29, 2017

Mafalda Goretti, 84, of Bethlehem Township, died on Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was born March 6, 1933 in Senigallia, Italy; daughter of the late Giulio and Teresa (Palinelli) Emili. Mafalda loved working for over 36 years as a sample maker for A & H Sportswear, Stockertown. She was also a member of the I.L.G.W.U. Mafalda was a parishioner of...

Dr. Francis Petruccelli

Dr. Francis Petruccelli

Oct 29, 2017

Dr. Francis Petruccelli, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on October 29, 2017 at Holy Family Manor. Born on February 15, 1930 in Bangor, PA, he was the son of the late Leonard and Mary (Falcone) Petruccelli. He was the husband of the late Mary (Mertens) Petruccelli; they were married 53 years. Francis was a veteran having served with U.S. Navy...

Joseph F. Pagats

Joseph F. Pagats

Oct 28, 2017

Joseph F. Pagats, 87, died on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Alexandria Manor in Nazareth. He was born on July 30, 1930 in Bethlehem Township to Michael and Anna (Mogocs) Pagats. He was the loving husband of the late Mary E. (Sommer) Pagats for 64 years prior to her passing in 2016. Joe graduated from Bethlehem Vocational School in 1949...

William C. Lasko

William C. Lasko

Oct 27, 2017

William C. Lasko, Jr., 74, of Steel City, passed away on October 27, 2017. Born in Freemansburg, he was the son of the late William and Helen (Grube) Lasko. He was the husband of Linda (Creyer) Lasko; they were married for 53 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda; sons, Bill and wife, Tammy and Keith and...

Irene Brodie

Irene Brodie

Oct 26, 2017

Irene Brodie aged 93, died peacefully on October 26, 2017. Irene was born in Erie, PA. She moved to Bethlehem when a young child and grew up during the Great Depression. Forced to leave school at an early age to help support her family, she began a long housekeeping career working for a local physician at age 14. Years later,...

Donald M. Bolle

Donald M. Bolle

Oct 24, 2017

Donald M. Bolle, 84 of Coopersburg, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his home. He was born March, 30, 1933 in Amsterdam, Netherlands; son of Maartin C. and Petronilla M. J. (Kramer) Bolle. Donald was the husband of 54 years to the late Barbara J. (Girton) Bolle. Don received a bachelors degree with honors in electrical engineering from Kings College,...

Cesario Branco Jr.

Cesario Branco Jr.

Oct 23, 2017

Cesario Branco Jr., 87, Hellertown, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017. Born in Ribeiro Murtosa, Portugal, he was the son of the late Cesario Branco and Maria (da Ascenso) Valente. He was the husband of Alice (Ferreira) Branco; they were married for 65 years. Cesario began his career with the Bethlehem Steel Coke Works, retiring at age 46 as...

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