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

Nancy J. Sandor

Nancy J. Sandor

Jun 14, 2017

Nancy J. (Kananen) Sandor, 75 of Bethlehem passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Laurium, Michigan on February 14, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Ina Elvira (Waananen) and Eino R. Kananen. She was married to Stephen Sandor with whom she celebrated 40 years of marriage this past...

Antonio Lorenzo Lombardo

Antonio Lorenzo Lombardo

Jun 13, 2017

Antonio Lorenzo Lombardo, 34, of Bethlehem, beloved son, partner, brother, and friend died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Hahnemann University Hospital. Tony was born July 12, 1982; son of Stefano and Patricia A. (Iley) Lombardo. Tony attended St. Annes School, was a graduate of Liberty High School and earned his degree in network communications from Pennsylvania College of Technology....

Eric S. Drych

Eric S. Drych

Jun 12, 2017

Eric S. Drych, 40 of Bethlehem, died suddenly Monday, June 12, 2017. Born January 18, 1977 in Allentown he was the son of John and Susan (Henning) Drych of Bethlehem Township. Eric worked as a customer sales representative for Service Tire Truck Centers. Prior to that he worked for Haines Kibblehouse Construction. He graduated from Freedom High School and Kutztown...

Mildred D. Searfoss

Mildred D. Searfoss

Jun 12, 2017

Mildred D. Searfoss, 94, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday June 12, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services in Bethlehem, Pa. She was born on June 3, 1923 in Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late William Searfoss Jr. Mildred worked in the house keeping dept. for St. Lukes Hospital for many years. She will be lovingly remembered by...

Anna Marie Novatnack

Anna Marie Novatnack

Jun 10, 2017

Anna Marie Butala Novatnack, 87, of Bethlehem PA, passed away on June 10, 2017, at Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek. She was the wife of William Novatnack. They observed their 62nd wedding anniversary on November 13, 2016, just days before Bill passed away. Born in McAdoo on February 23, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Andrew...

Helen H. Karp

Helen H. Karp

Jun 10, 2017

Helen H. Karp, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was the daughter of Magdalena and Joseph Raczkowski. Helen was the loving wife of the late John Karp for 49 years. Helen was a member of Sacred Heart Church of Bethlehem. She worked at Holtz and Co. as a floor supervisor for many years...

George C. Kline,

George C. Kline,

Jun 9, 2017

George C. Kline, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on Friday, June 9, 2017. He was the son of the late Agnes (Kacsur) and George C. Kline. George was the loving husband of Elizabeth A. (Tachovsky) Kline. George was a very active member of St. Ursula Church. He was a lector, Eucharistic Minister and was a member of...

The Reverend Raymond P. Slezak

The Reverend Raymond P. Slezak

Jun 9, 2017

THE REVEREND RAYMOND P. SLEZAK, M.DIV. Retired Priest of the Diocese of Allentown, died on Friday, June 9, 2017, at his home in Luzerne County. He was 68 years of age. Born in Hamtramck, Michigan, Father Slezak was the son of the late Raymond and Helen (Tomczyk) Slezak. Father Slezak attended Saint Ladislaus Grade School, and Saint Ladislaus High School,...

Violet A. Weaver

Violet A. Weaver

Jun 9, 2017

Violet A. Weaver, 83, of Danielsville, died on Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born January 27, 1934 in Fountain Hill, daughter of the late Lawrence Robert and Sarah Eva (Rice) Werkheiser. Violet was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Daniel Weaver. Violet not only dedicated her life to her family but she also cared...

Rosaria M. Herceg

Rosaria M. Herceg

Jun 8, 2017

Rosaria Morganelli Herceg passed away at 90 years of age. She was born in Bethlehem on April 9, 1927 to Barbara and Angelo Morganelli. After graduating from high school, Rosie began working as a secretary at the Bethlehem Steel Co. She married her soul mate, Larry Herceg on August 1948 after he returned from serving in WWII. In order to...

Walter J. Ring

Walter J. Ring

Jun 6, 2017

Walter J. Ring, 85, of Zionsville, passed away on June 6, 2017. He was the father of David, Bryan, Steven and Diane Ring and grandfather to many grandchildren. He was the brother of Wilma Bryan. He was preceded in death by his wives, Marlene (Zangel) Ring and Nancy (Peters) Ring. Walt proudly served his country as a member of the...

Elena Cuenca

Elena Cuenca

Jun 6, 2017

Elena Rivera Cuenca, 47, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg Campus. She was born on August 10, 1969 in the Bronx, New York, daughter of the late Hector and Carmen (Cortez) Rivera. She was the wife of Luis A. Cuenca of Bethlehem. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Luis, son,...

Robert E. Fuisz, M.D.

Robert E. Fuisz, M.D.

Jun 4, 2017

Robert E. Fuisz, M.D., 82, Pioneer in Medical Communications and Acclaimed Television Producer Dies Robert E. Fuisz, M.D., 82, of New York, NY and Bethlehem, PA died peacefully on June 4, 2017. He was the son of the late Anton and Margaret Fuisz, and is survived by his wife of more than 41 years, Beverly Howie Fuisz. Dr. Fuisz graduated...

Lisa Ann Nieradka

Lisa Ann Nieradka

Jun 4, 2017

Lisa Ann Nieradka, 56, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Born January 31, 1961 in Pequannock, NJ she was the daughter of the late Robert and Faye Bastady. She was married to Ron Nieradka. Lisa had a passion for graphic and interior design for her own home and would...

Lois Ann Kery

Lois Ann Kery

Jun 4, 2017

Lois Ann Kery, 75, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Hari) and Frank “Tex” Kery. Lois worked and retired as a pharmacy technician at Hess Pharmacy in Bethlehem. She had a passion for theater and music. She was involved with MunOpCo Music...

Harry F. Becker

Harry F. Becker

May 31, 2017

Harry F. Becker, 83, of Bethlehem, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born May 26, 1934 in Bethlehem; son of the late Harry and Margaret (Stern) Becker. Harry was the beloved husband of Jo-Ann (Dugan) Becker of Bethlehem for over 60 years. Harry was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He had an outstanding work ethic...

Juan Rivera

Juan Rivera

May 30, 2017

Juan Rivera, 85, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He was born August 9, 1931 in Corozal, Puerto Rico; he was the last surviving son of nine children of the late Juan and Monica (Vasquez) Rivera. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carmen (Diaz) Rivera. Juan retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. after 28 years of service...

Francisco Frank Pinho

Francisco Frank Pinho

May 27, 2017

Francisco “Frank” Pinho, 82, of Bethlehem Twp., died on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at his home. He was born August 2, 1934 in Newark, NJ; son of Anthony and Maria (Amador) Pinho. Frank is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Rose (Cataldi) Pinho. Frank retired after 23 years of service as a corrections officer at East Jersey State...

Anthony M. Morganelli

Anthony M. Morganelli

May 27, 2017

Anthony Morganelli (Ants), 65, of Northampton, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 27, 2017. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Dobish) Morganelli. Tony was employed by Henkels and McCoy and the Local Union 158. Survivors: Wife, Patty (Hartigan), son, Joseph and his wife Michelle, daughter, Samantha, sister, Barbara...

Frank Hernandez

Frank Hernandez

May 27, 2017

Frank Hernandez, 55, of Allentown, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was the son of Maria (Bruno) Candelario and the late Florence Hernandez. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Bellotti) Hernandez. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. His greatest joy in life was being a father and grandfather. His kids were the world to...

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