OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Carolyn E. Falsaca

Carolyn E. Falsaca

Oct 1, 2017

Carolyn E. Falasca, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Anna (LaSalle) Johnson. She was the wife of the late Amiel C. Falasca; they were married for 60 years. Before retiring Carolyn worked for N.Y. Telephone. She also volunteered over 1500 hours for St....

Mary Jane Repnyek

Mary Jane Repnyek

Sep 29, 2017

Mary Jane Repnyek, 66, of Bethlehem, died Friday, September 29, 2017. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Frances P. (Piff) and Stephen Kucey. She was married to David Repnyek with whom she celebrated 43 years of marriage this past May 11th. Mary was a 1969 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. Mary worked as a medical...

Helen Vernosky

Helen Vernosky

Sep 29, 2017

Helen Vernosky, 95, of Bethlehem, passed peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2017. She was born October 1, 1921 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Stephen and Helen (Sever) Persa. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Alan Vernosky, Sr. Helen worked for Western Electric for 10 years prior to dedicating her life to her family as a homemaker....

Richard L. Gergar

Richard L. Gergar

Sep 27, 2017

Deacon Richard L. Gergar, 72, of Bethlehem, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, following a battle with cancer. Born in Bethlehem on December 15, 1944, he was the son of the late Anna and Louis Gergar of Bethlehem. Richard graduated from Liberty High School in 1962. He was employed for 30 years...

Jill Trabich

Jill Trabich

Sep 27, 2017

Jill Trabich, 71, of Bethlehem, Pa died Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Born Randy Jill on March 17, 1946 in New York she was the daughter of the late Sylvia (Lang) and Herman Trabich of Roslyn, New York. Her middle name resonated for her and she began to use it sometime in the 1980s. Jill graduated from Roslyn High School and...

Rita M. Thomas

Rita M. Thomas

Sep 26, 2017

Rita M. Thomas, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late James and Isabelle Conway. She was the wife of the late David W. Thomas; they were married for 38 years. Until her retirement Rita was a Customer Service Representative for Fritch Fuel. She will be lovingly remembered...

Ronald L. Smith

Ronald L. Smith

Sep 24, 2017

Ronald L. Smith, Sr. 58, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, September 24, 2017. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late, Leroy and Marie (Freeman) Smith. He was the loving husband to Joann (Horn) Smith. They were married 38 years. Ronald worked as a mechanic for various shops for many years. He loved music especially the drums. He...

Elizabeth "Betty" Wasilick

Elizabeth "Betty" Wasilick

Sep 24, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Wasilick, 88, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday September 24, 2017 at the Tidewell Ellenton Hospice House in Palmetto Florida. She was born on January 7, 1929 in Heckscherville, Pa to John and Mary (Honyara) Skubenich. She was the wife of the late John M. Waslilick. Betty attended Liberty High School and worked for Holtz & Co....

Margaret A. Sharkey

Margaret A. Sharkey

Sep 23, 2017

Margaret A. “Peggy” Sharkey, 84, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Catherine (Bower) Nelson. She was the wife of Jack Sharkey; they were married for 64 years. Peggy was employed by St. Lukes Hospital where she worked in telecommunications and retired a supervisor...

Stephen L. Chanitz

Stephen L. Chanitz

Sep 20, 2017

Stephen L. Chanitz, Sr., 83, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Stephen J. and Catherine (Mlinko) Chanitz. He was the loving husband of 61 years to Barbara (Chapo) Chanitz. Stephen graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 1952. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and...

Louis Lopez

Louis Lopez

Sep 20, 2017

Louis Lopez, 91, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Luis and Marina (Perez) Lopez. He was the loving husband to Loretta (DeFulvio) Nuno Lopez for 30 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Lou honorably served his country in the...

Rosemarie L. Carpency

Rosemarie L. Carpency

Sep 16, 2017

Rosemarie L. Carpency, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Born in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Valeria (Vitek) Carpency. Before retiring she was employed by Muhlenberg Hospital for 17 years then Holy Family Manor for 20 years. She was a member of Ss. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, Bethlehem. She...

John A. "Jack" Makos

John A. "Jack" Makos

Sep 16, 2017

John A. “Jack” Makos, 56, of Bath, PA, passed away from a rare illness on September 16, 2017, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born March 25, 1961, in Allentown, the son of the late John R. Makos and Marjorie Trautman. Jack was the loving husband to Nancy C....

Eleanor K. Horoschock

Eleanor K. Horoschock

Sep 15, 2017

Eleanor K. Horoschock, 86, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2017. Known as Baba, she was lovingly surrounded by all her children and grandchildren. Born in Centralia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah (Masinick) Kasenych and wife of the late Vincent Horoschock. Eleanor was employed by AT&T where she worked as a...

Thomas W. Del Mastro

Thomas W. Del Mastro

Sep 15, 2017

Thomas W. Del Mastro, 66, of Allentown died on Friday, September 15, 2017. Our beloved friend, Tom Delmastro, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 15th. Tom was hospitalized after surgery and suffered many setbacks. Tom was an advocate, volunteer, friend, helper, Good Samaritan, disc jockey, trainer, patriot, collector, music lover, artist, comedian, and lover of life. Tom spent his time...

Francis T. Bendus

Francis T. Bendus

Sep 15, 2017

Francis T. Bendus, 87, of Bethlehem Township, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017. He was born in White Haven, PA, the son of the late Stella (Radjavitch) and Michael Bendus. He was the loving husband of the late Susan B. (Franczak) Bendus for 60 years. Francis met his wife Susan while they were both proudly serving their country as...

Regina M. Barna

Regina M. Barna

Sep 13, 2017

Regina M. Barna, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She was born September 12, 1931 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Stanley and Marie Leanor (Shive) Verdensky. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John Bednar, Warren Boyer and John Barna. Regina worked for Roller-Smith Co., Bitronics; where she worked for over 20 years, RKP, and...

Joseph F. Delker

Joseph F. Delker

Sep 13, 2017

Joseph F. Delker, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Born in Freemansburg; he was the son of the late Joseph and Eva (Skomitz) Delker. He was the husband of the late Madelyn (Zahurak) Delker. They were married for 45 years. Joe worked as a Millwright for the Bethlehem Steel then Atlantic States Pipe. He proudly served...

Patricia M. Donchez

Patricia M. Donchez

Sep 9, 2017

Patricia M. Donchez, 75, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday September 9, 2017 at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown, PA. She was born on January 22, 1942 in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Herishko) Donchez. Patricia taught school at Pennridge High School for 22 years and taught 12th grade English Literature for 11 years at...

Henry C. Grunwald

Henry C. Grunwald

Sep 6, 2017

Henry C. Grunwald, 80, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2017; he was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Henry and Beatrice (Copertino) Grunwald. He was the husband of Patricia (Edler) Grunwald, the love of his life. They were married for 56 years. Henry was...

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