OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Mary R. Stengel

Mary R. Stengel

May 26, 2017

Mary R. Stengel, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Josephine (Ventura) and John DeSentis. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene W. Stengel. Mary was a member of the Church of the Assumption, B.V.M. in Colesville. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching the Eagles and Phillies....

Stephen J. Clauser

Stephen J. Clauser

May 26, 2017

Stephen J. Clauser, 57, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 surrounded by his family at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Christine (Nishnic) and Donald Clauser. Stephen worked as a shipping supervisor for Super Valu and later he worked for Amazon. He was a graduate of Allentown Central...

Orazia "Grace" Petruccelli

Orazia "Grace" Petruccelli

May 23, 2017

Orazia, "Grace" Petruccelli, 73, formerly of Allentown, PA. passed away peacefully in her sleep, on May 23 at Cedarbrook Fountainhill Nursing Home in Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Margarita (Pappano) Petruccelli. Born on April 20, 1944 in Roseto Valfortore, Italy, her family moved to Bangor, PA where Grace later worked in two blouse mills...

Domingo Colon Torres

Domingo Colon Torres

May 23, 2017

Domingo Colon Torres, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. He was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Domingo voluntarily enlisted in the US Army serving in the Korean War. After returning from the war, he married and moved to Bethlehem. He worked and retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife,...

Anthony W. Garbaczewski

Anthony W. Garbaczewski

May 21, 2017

Anthony W. Garbaczewski, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Westminster Village. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Zaganski) Garbaczewski. He was the husband of the late Margaret A. (Dobyan) Garbaczewski who died in 1996. They were married for 46 years. Anthony was a machinist employed by Sarco for many...

Jeanne Marie O'Donnell

Jeanne Marie O'Donnell

May 21, 2017

Jeanne Marie ODonnell, 57, died on Sunday, May 21, 2017 after fighting a courageous battle against Multiple Sclerosis and Breast Cancer. She was born November 20, 1959 in Fountain Hill, PA; daughter of the late John F. and Dorothy (Martin) ODonnell. She grew up in Hellertown, PA and was a 1977 graduate of Saucon Valley High School, a 1981 graduate...

Jean Ann Rinnen

Jean Ann Rinnen

May 20, 2017

Jean Ann (Howell) Rinnen, 91, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was the daughter of Thelora (Cyphers) Howell Ziegler and Michael J. Howell. She was married for 69 years to Edward August Rinnen who passed away August 3, 2016. She attended Moravian Preparatory School and continued her connection with the Moravian school system throughout her life. In...

Martin E. Hirsch

Martin E. Hirsch

May 20, 2017

Martin E. Hirsch, 78, of Bethlehem Township, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the St. Lukes VNA Hospice House. Born June 19, 1938 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late, Vilma (Pinter) and Martin H. Hirsch. He was married to Dolores “Lori” (Stenger) Hirsch with who he celebrated 58 years of marriage this past November 29th. Martin worked...

Ronald John Fradeneck

Ronald John Fradeneck

May 20, 2017

Ronald John Fradeneck, Bethlehem, passed away peacefully 82 years young May 20, 2017, in the presence of his family after a brief illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and known for his kindness and thoughtful disposition. Supportive and quick to lend a hand to anyone in need, he made sure those who were in his life...

Peter John Gettings

Peter John Gettings

May 18, 2017

Peter John Gettings, 87, beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Bethlehem PA, passed away on May 18, 2017. He was born in Lafayette IN to Peter and Marian (Reitemeier) Gettings. Pete was a four-sport athlete at Jefferson High School in Lafayette, playing baseball, running track, playing end on the football team, and starting as guard on Jeffs 1946 Regional Champion...

Patricia L. Buck

Patricia L. Buck

May 16, 2017

Patricia “Patty” L. Buck, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Ernest and Nora “Susie” (Doles) Polick. She was the wife of the late William “Bill” Buck. Patty and Bill raised six children while living in Winston-Salem, NC and Bethlehem, PA. Patty...

Geza Paul Burkit

Geza Paul Burkit

May 16, 2017

Geza Paul Burkit, 63, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born August 14, 1953 in Bethlehem; son of the late William and Rita (Talijan) Burkit. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Kaufman. Geza proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He later worked as a truck driver for B Braun Medical, Inc. Geza had...

Alvin H. Ripple

Alvin H. Ripple

May 16, 2017

Alvin H. Ripple, 93, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was the son of Getha (Rittenhouse) and Andrew W. Ripple. He was the loving husband of the late Helen (Kulanko) Ripple. Alvin proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during WWII. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and playing darts. He was a...

Juan B. Hernandez, Jr.

Juan B. Hernandez, Jr.

May 15, 2017

Juan B. “Juanito” Hernandez, Jr., 64, of Bethlehem, died on May 15, 2017. He was born September 20, 1952 in Corozal, Puerto Rico; son of the late Juan B. Hernandez and Ana (Lopez) Hernandez. Juan was a 1970 graduate of Freedom High School. He retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. after almost 30 years of service as a Millwright at...

Elizabeth "Betty" Zapotocki

Elizabeth "Betty" Zapotocki

May 14, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Zapotocki, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was born on the family farm in Whitney Point, NY, the daughter of Elizabeth (Kaminsky) and John Aleba. Betty was the loving wife of the late Stanley J. Zapotocki. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great...

Dorothy Latham

Dorothy Latham

May 11, 2017

Dorothy Latham, 87, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was born January 29, 1930 in Manchester, England; daughter of the late Thomas and Ada (Bagshaw) Bailey. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Latham. Dorothy was a sewing machine operator for Muriel Dress Factory and her smile often lit up the room while she was...

Michael A. Keefe

Michael A. Keefe

May 9, 2017

Michael A. Keefe, 64, of Bethlehem Township, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John “Jack” and Kathryn “Kay” (Focht) Keefe. He was the husband of Linda C. (Talbot) Keefe. He was employed by Guardian Life where he worked in Quality Assurance. Michael was a voracious reader and an avid collector...

Anna Mae Timko

Anna Mae Timko

May 8, 2017

Anna Mae B. Timko, 84, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, May 8, 2017. She was born April 3, 1933 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Joseph G. and Dorothy A. (Latch) Batley. Anna Mae is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Gerald J. Timko. She was the loving mother of seven children and doting grandmother to eight grandchildren....

Helen O. Rayner

Helen O. Rayner

May 4, 2017

Helen O. Rayner, 88, of Bethlehem, PA died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born February 24, 1929 in Northampton, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Zemlansky) Osio. She was married to Frank L Rayner for 50 years. Helen worked and retired from Western Electric as a layout operator for 34 years....

Marion L. Lenner

Marion L. Lenner

May 3, 2017

Marion L. “Miny” Lenner, 79, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Born June 28, 1937, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Abner and Marion (Allam) Still. She was married to Vincent J. “Reds” Lenner for 58 years until his death on August 6, 2016. Marion worked and...

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