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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Dolores C. Facchiano
Dec 12, 2017
Dolores C. Facchiano, 91, of Altoona, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Emma (Seidenberger) and John Reagan. She was the loving wife, for 63 years, of the late Peter P. Facchiano. Dolores was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church. She was a member of Saucon...
Nicole Marie Buskirk
Dec 12, 2017
Nicole Marie Buskirk, 33, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on December 12, 2017. She was born October 1, 1984 in Bethlehem; daughter of Ronald E. and Diane (Milisits) Buskirk. Nicole will be remembered for her care-free attitude, sense of humor, sweet heart, strong will, and outgoing spirit. She was a 2003 graduate of Liberty High School and attended New Covenant Christian...
Michael T. Kalman
Dec 12, 2017
Michael T. Kalman, 68, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday December 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Louis and Martina (Buck) Kalman. He was the husband of Carol (Anthony) Kalman. They were married for 16 years this past April. Michael was a truck dispatcher for over 20...
Rose S. Barth
Dec 11, 2017
Rose S. Barth, 89, of Hanover Township died in her home with her family by her side Monday, December 11, 2017. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Rudzie) and Carmine DiFulvio. She was married to Leo F. Barth for 62 years until his death on August 24, 2011. Rose had a kind and gentle spirit...
Joseph W. Mastrocola
Dec 10, 2017
Joseph W. Mastrocola, 92, of Bethlehem, formerly of White Haven, PA and Spotswood,NJ, died on Sunday, December 10, 2017. He was born in Scranton, the son of the late Agnes (Conslato) and Joseph Mastrocola. He was the loving husband of the late Rosemary V. (Kuchenbrod) Mastrocola and the late Bernadette (Gallagher) Mastrocola. Joseph proudly served his country as a member...
Joseph M. Szabo
Dec 6, 2017
Joseph M. “Joe” Szabo, 84, of Lehigh County, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem. He was the husband of Margaret A. (Salay) Szabo; they were married for 63 years on November 20th. Born July 20, 1933 in Hellertown, he was the son of Joseph Szabo, Sr. and Helen (Szabo) Szabo. Joe graduated...
Joseph Erwins
Dec 4, 2017
Joseph Erwins, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Gerald and Irma (Sandor) Erwins. He was the husband of the late Hannah (Woolfenden) Erwins. Before retiring Joe was employed by Deiter Bros for 25 years. He served with the US Army during WWII and was a member...
Pauline M. Hrivnak
Dec 4, 2017
Pauline M. Hrivnak, 96, of Lower Saucon Township, passed away on Monday, December 04, 2017 at Holy Family Manor. She was the daughter of the late Mary and Anthony Divok. She was the loving wife of the late Andrew Hrivnak, Jr. Pauline was a member of St. Ursula Roman Catholic Church in Fountain Hill. She was a devoted wife and...
Jillian Paige Massey
Dec 4, 2017
Jillian Paige Massey “Sassy Massey” March 23, 2012 - December 4, 2017 Someday I'll wish upon a star Wake up where the clouds are far behind me Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney top That's where you'll find me Jillian. Jilly. Jilly Bop. Sassy Massey. Santas CEO. A tiny, blonde-haired, blue-eyed powerhouse who packed an entire...
Mary E. Jordan
Nov 30, 2017
Mary E. Jordan, 75, of Bethelehem, passed away at home on November 30, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Anne (Cunningham) and A. Vincent Leun. Mary was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church. She was a dedicated and hardworking nurse for 45 years at St. Lukes Hospital. She loved dogs and would often dog sit for family...
Paul K. Lewis
Nov 30, 2017
Paul K. Lewis Jr., 86, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away on Thursday November 30, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem. He was born on March 25, 1931 in Bethlehem, son of the late Paul and Mary (Knapp) Lewis. He was the husband of Anna (Majewski) Lewis. He was married to the love of his life for 65 years...
James E. Bartos
Nov 26, 2017
James E. Bartos, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Stephen and Irene (Logechnik) Bartos. He was the husband of Janet S. (Davco) Bartos; they were married for 45 years. James worked for the City of Bethlehem Water Department. He was an avid bowler and a member...
Elizabeth J. Onyskiw
Nov 26, 2017
Elizabeth J. Onyskiw, 84, of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born December 11, 1932 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Helen and Emil “Jack” Seifert. She was married to Lawrence M. Onyskiw, Sr. for 43 years until his death on July 19, 1997. Elizabeth worked...
Richard C. Rutledge
Nov 25, 2017
Richard C. “Dick” Rutledge, Sr., 86, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully at St. Lukes Hospice on Saturday, November 25, 2017. He remained the loving and devoted husband to Betty J. (Zawadski) Rutledge. The couple celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary this past June. Born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Bernice (Stevenson) and Charlie Lee Rutledge in May of 1931,...
Austin Perry
Nov 25, 2017
Austin Perry, 94, formerly of Olyphant Pa, died on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Born in Olyphant, he was the son of the late Cecil (Hines) Perry. Before retiring he was employed by Mothers Laundry in Dunmore for approximately 35 years and was an honorary member of the Olyphant Fire Department. He will be lovingly remembered by his nephew, James Fallon...
Lillian R. Gaul
Nov 24, 2017
Lillian “lil” R. Gaul, 101, of Bethlehem died Friday, November 24, 2017 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill. Born February 4, 1916 in South Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Mary (Peter) and Joseph Kerso. Lillian was married to Thomas J. Repsher who passed away in 1966 and later remarried Anthony Gaul who passed away in 1990. Lillian...
Janny Graver
Nov 23, 2017
Janny (Snyder) Graver, 86, of Bethlehem, entered into eternal rest on November 23, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Lehighton, PA, on April 9th, 1931; she was raised by her grandparents, the late Anne Kline Snyder and Ambrose Snyder. Janny is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Stanley G. Graver, Jr. Janny was a graduate of Lehighton...
George P. Wash Vas
Nov 22, 2017
George P. Wash Vas, 98, of Bethlehem, passed away on November 22, 2017. Born in the Heights of Southside Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Theresa (Freund) and John Vas. He was the loving husband of Stella P. (Pidstawski )Vas for 47 years before her passing in 1991. After graduating from Bethlehem High School in 1937 where he...
Margaret Cooper
Nov 20, 2017
Margaret Cooper, 95, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday November 20, 2017 at Bethlehem Manor. She was born on November 19, 1922 in Bangor, PA, daughter of the late Chester and Celeste (Tonelli) Gambelli. She was the wife of the late Theodore W. Cooper. Margaret worked as a licensed practical nurse for St. Lukes Hospital for many years. She served...
Richard J. Facinelli
Nov 20, 2017
Richard J. Facinelli, 90, of Bethlehem Township, died on Monday, November 20, 2017. He was born December 18, 1926 in Hazleton, PA; son of the late William and Esther (Rossi) Facinelli. Richard was the husband of 61 years to Marie A. (Garganta) Facinelli. Richard served in the US Army as a truck driver and mechanic during WWII and was stationed...
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