OBITUARIES

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

Ronald G. Nakata

Ronald G. Nakata

Feb 18, 2018

Ronald G. Nakata, 69, of Bethlehem, passed away in his home on Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was the son of the late Mary R. (Dutko) and George J. Nakata. He was the loving husband of Gail (Husser) Nakata. Ron proudly served his country in Vietnam as a member of the United States Army. After over 20 years, He retired...

Sister M. Electa Barlok, Osf

Sister M. Electa Barlok, Osf

Feb 17, 2018

Sister M. Electa (Bernardine) Barlok, of the School Sisters of St. Francis United States Province, in her 67th year of Religious Profession, died on February 17, 2018, at Vincentian Home in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was 86. Sister entered from Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Northampton, Pa., and professed first vows in 1951 at Mount Assisi Convent in Pittsburgh, Pa. She...

Thomas James Mcginnis

Thomas James Mcginnis

Feb 17, 2018

Thomas J. McGinnis, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018. He was the son of the late Anna A. (Groth) and Thomas J. McGinnis. He was the loving husband of Henrietta (DeChristopher) McGinnis. Tom worked at the Bethlehem Steel Co. for 40 years. With his brother, he played the bass guitar and Hammond organ in their band,...

Maribeth Williams

Maribeth Williams

Feb 16, 2018

Maribeth Williams, 61, of Bethlehem, peacefully passed on Friday, February 16, 2018. She was born in Manhattan, NY; daughter of the late Frederick and Regina (McCabe) Bauer. Maribeth is survived by her husband of 34 years, Malcolm Williams. Maribeth will be remembered for her selflessness, her enjoyment of traveling to the beach; especially Anna Maria Island in Florida, and for...

Louis A. Xenophon,

Louis A. Xenophon,

Feb 15, 2018

Louis A. Xenophon, Sr.,82, of Nazareth, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Mary (Turan) and Andrew Xenophon. He was the loving husband of Barbara J. (Fluck) Xenophon. Lou graduated from Liberty High School where he played basketball and football. He was a firefighter for the City of Bethlehem for...

Amelia V. Miller

Amelia V. Miller

Feb 14, 2018

Amelia V. Miller, 80, of Center Valley, died on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. She was born February 23, 1937 in Brownsville, PA; daughter of the late George Hopson and Mary (Warren) Schneider. Amelia was reunited with her husband of 51 years on Valentines Day, the late David O. Miller. Amelia graduated from Edgewood High School, academically at the top of...

Joseph E. Kozo

Joseph E. Kozo

Feb 9, 2018

Joseph E. Kozo, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Caroline (Vadasz) and Frank Kozo. He was the devoted husband of Dorothy M. (Danner) Kozo. Joe proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during WWII....

Thomas Michael Lebeau

Thomas Michael Lebeau

Feb 9, 2018

Thomas Michael LeBeau Jr. ,29, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away on Friday February 9, 2018. He was born on January 23, 1989 in New Brunswick, NJ, the son of Thomas and Ann Marie (OKeefe) LeBeau. Tom was a corrections officer for Northampton County. He graduated from Bloomsburg University in 2012 with a degree in Criminal Justice. He loved music and...

Dorothy C. Anderko

Dorothy C. Anderko

Feb 8, 2018

Dorothy C. Anderko, 100, formerly of Bethlehem, died at home in Pawleys Island, SC on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born in Fountain Hill, September 24, 1917; daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Bednar) Alex. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Francis C. Anderko on January 3, 1991. She is survived by her daughters Catherine Justice...

Paul W. Phillips

Paul W. Phillips

Feb 7, 2018

Paul W. Phillips, 65 of Allentown, passed away at St. Lukes Hospice House, after his two year battle with cancer, on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late Hattie (Lugenbeel) and Nowlin Phillips. He was the loving husband of Georgene B. (Frisoli) Phillips. Paul proudly served his country as a member of the...

Patricia A. Snyder

Patricia A. Snyder

Feb 6, 2018

Patricia A. Snyder, 61, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Cabak) Zettlemoyer. Patricia was a graduate of Kutztown University. She was formerly the co-owner and operator of the Adam N Eve Boutique in Allentown and Bethlehem, and recently was employed by Mattress Warehouse. Survivors:...

William Michael Putar

William Michael Putar

Feb 6, 2018

William M. Putar, 93, of Bethlehem, died at his home on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Bill was born December 22, 1924 in Bethlehem. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and best friend; his wife of 56 years, Lillian (Tumminello) Putar. Bill was a graduate of Bethlehem High School. Upon graduation, Bill joined the U.S. Navy....

Marion A. Donohue

Marion A. Donohue

Feb 3, 2018

Marion A. Donohue, 81 of Bethlehem Township, died Saturday, February 3, 2018 in her home. Born April 21, 1936 in Jersey City, NJ she was the daughter of the late Augusta (Redfield) and Clarence Armstrong. She was married to Arthur Donohue, Sr., for 58 years until his death on March 1, 2017. Marion worked at Northampton Community College retiring in...

Carmela "Connie" Washko

Carmela "Connie" Washko

Feb 2, 2018

Carmela “Connie” Washko, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, February 02, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Congetta (Petrecelli) and Rocko DeLaurentis. She was the loving wife of the late Charles Washko. Connie was a member of St. Annes Church. She worked for many years with her husband at the Hecktown Dairy Farm. She was an avid...

John R. Hoffner

John R. Hoffner

Jan 31, 2018

John R. Hoffner, 90, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center. Son of the late Bernard C. and Elizabeth Ann (Beckert) Hoffner, he was married to Rita M. (Kenney) Hoffner for 58 years until her death in 2009. John was a cost estimator for Bethlehem Steel for over 40 years, retiring in...

Gladys Maria Delgado

Gladys Maria Delgado

Jan 31, 2018

Gladys Maria Delgado, 72, of Bethlehem died Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital-Fountain Hill. Born February 24, 1945 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Filomena Ayala and Eduviges Montes. She was married to Manuel Delgado with whom she celebrated 46 Years. Gladys worked at Lehigh University in the maintenance department. She was a...

Jeannette C. Guidon

Jeannette C. Guidon

Jan 30, 2018

Jeannette C. Guidon, 80, of Freemansburg died, Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown. Born January 2, 1938 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late, Helen (Phillips) and Jesus Garcia. She was married to Charles Guidon, Sr. for 47 years until his death on May 24, 2004. Jeannette worked and retired from Magnetic Windings. She...

Maria Dulce Dasilva

Maria Dulce Dasilva

Jan 28, 2018

Maria Dulce DaSilva, 63, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer; she was surrounded by her family. Born June 20, 1954 in Arouca, Portugal she was the daughter of the late Manuel Sousa and Angelina (Concei

Francisca Cruz

Francisca Cruz

Jan 27, 2018

Francisca Cruz, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, January 27, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born April 2, 1925, the youngest of 10 children, in Patillas, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Meliton Pabon and Leocadia Rodriguez. Francisca was preceded in death by her husband, Benito Cruz and her son, Ramon Pabon. Francisca will be remembered...

Anna C. Kotlik

Anna C. Kotlik

Jan 25, 2018

Anna C. Kotlik, 94, of Bethlehem, died on January 25, 2018. The daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Baraniak) Zebrowski, she was born in Bethlehem on June 22, 1923. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Kotlik. The two met prior to his serving in WWII and married upon his return home. Anna was a 1941 graduate...

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