OBITUARIES

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

Bridget Josephine Gallagher

Bridget Josephine Gallagher

Jul 12, 2017

Bridget “Josephine” Gallagher, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was born June 28, 1929 in Ireland; daughter of the late Hugh and Margaret McGready. Bridget was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Gallagher. Bridget dedicated her life to her family. She enjoyed her job knitting sweaters while she lived in Ireland. Bridget also loved...

Helen Barbarics

Helen Barbarics

Jul 10, 2017

Helen G. Barbarics, 95 of Bethlehem died on July 10, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice. She was born February 16, 1922 in Hellertown, PA. Daughter of the late Lawrence Gubish & Magdalena Lazar Gubish, she was preceded in death by her husband Ernest, in 1984. In addition to being a dedicated wife and mother, she worked for the Bethlehem...

David W. Orth

David W. Orth

Jul 7, 2017

David W Orth, 58, of Downingtown, PA passed away on July 7, 2017. He was the son of the late Martha (Muller) and Edward Orth. David proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He worked for US Airways for many years. He loved music and enjoyed working with planes. David was a loving brother...

Stanley Majewski, Sr.

Stanley Majewski, Sr.

Jul 7, 2017

Stanley Majewski,Sr., 87, of Bethlehem, Pa. went home to our Lord on Friday July 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 7, 1930 in Dickson City, Pa., the son of the late Joseph and Sophie (Pryzhocki) Majewski. He was the husband of Lucille (Roseman) Majewski. They recently celebrated 62 years of marriage. Stanley worked in...

Thomas Bringenberg

Thomas Bringenberg

Jul 6, 2017

Thomas Bringenberg entered into eternal rest on July 6, 2017. He was the loving husband of Irene (Roseman). They were married 69 years. Thomas was born on July 22,1925. He was a son of the late Eleanor (McGinley) and the late Lawrence Bringenberg. He served with the US Navy in World War II. Thomas was a lifelong firefighter for the...

Robert E. Beck

Robert E. Beck

Jul 5, 2017

Robert Edward Beck, 75, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, July 05, 2017 at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. Born on July 4, 1942 in Acushnet, MA; he was the son of the late Edward and Pearl E. (Hemenway) Beck. He was the husband of Pauline H. (Kuczwara) Beck. They married on August 13, 1966. Robert was a Vietnam...

Mary Carroll Corrigan

Mary Carroll Corrigan

Jul 1, 2017

Mary Carroll Corrigan, 86, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Saturday July 1, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital Anderson Campus in Bethlehem. She was a former resident of the Traditions of Hanover in Bethlehem and also lived in Scarsdale, NY where she raised her family. She was born on November 1, 1930 in the Bronx, NY, daughter of Irish immigrants,...

Loretta Louise Jensen

Loretta Louise Jensen

Jun 29, 2017

Loretta Louise Jensen, 99, of Bethlehem, passed away on June 29, 2017 at Moravian Village where she was a long time resident. She was born in Spring Valley Illinois, the daughter of Katie (DuBois) and Joseph P. Bouchez. Loretta was the loving wife of the late Paul A. Jensen. After receiving her B.A. and Masters degrees in Education from the...

Robert S. Seaman

Robert S. Seaman

Jun 27, 2017

Robert S. Seaman, 93, of Nazareth, formerly Hellertown, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth. Born February 9, 1924 in Lansford, PA he was the son of the late Mary (Stach) and Michael Seaman. He was married to Therese (Silvoy) Seaman with whom he celebrated 71 years of marriage this past May 18th. Robert retired from...

Margaret M. Werpehowski

Margaret M. Werpehowski

Jun 27, 2017

Margaret Werpehowski, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on June 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Emma (Hugitz) and Stephen Margetich. Margaret graduated from Liberty High School and Moravian College with her B.A. in Sociology. She married William John Werpehowski in 1951. As a musician and lover of music, she trained in classical voice and was a supporter...

William E. Hamilton

William E. Hamilton

Jun 26, 2017

William E. Hamilton, 75, of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on June 26, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospice House. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1941, he was the son of the late Earl R. Hamilton and Mary (Yeager) Hamilton. He and his wife Sharon (Rubin) Hamilton celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on June 23rd of this year. A graduate of Governor...

John J. Urban Sr.

John J. Urban Sr.

Jun 22, 2017

John J. Urban Sr., 94, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2017; he was surrounded by his family. Born in Lost Creek, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Marguerite (Garganus) Urban. He was the husband of Sarah (Snyder) Urban. They were married 41 years. John was employed by the Bethlehem Steel then in 1954...

Florence T. Sforza

Florence T. Sforza

Jun 18, 2017

Florence T. Sforza, 89, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Sunday June 18, 2017 at Country Meadows of Bethlehem. She was born on March 15, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa (Nunziata) Centonze. She was the wife of Frank A. Sforza of Bethlehem, PA. They celebrated 67 years of marriage this past October. Florence was...

Girolama B. Kolbe

Girolama B. Kolbe

Jun 14, 2017

Girolama “Mamie” Kolbe, 100 years of age, died on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Holy Family Manor. She was born on May 3, 1917in Manhattan, NY; the youngest of six children to the late Giuseppe and Giovanna (Caiozzo) Lombardo. She was preceded in death by her husband George U. Brazinski, Sr. Mamie later remarried and was predeceased by her second...

Gerald Wayne Csuvay

Gerald Wayne Csuvay

Jun 14, 2017

Gerald Wayne Csuvay, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was the son of the late Bertha (Lanze) and Andrew Csuvay. He was the loving husband of Shirley (Mayers) Csuvay. Jerry was an avid fisherman, WWE and Nascar fan. He always had a smile on his face and loved to joke with his family and friends....

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...

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