OBITUARIES

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

Anastasia "Nadia" Cehelsky

Anastasia "Nadia" Cehelsky

Feb 10, 2017

Anastasia “Nadia” Cehelsky, 85, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully with her loving daughters by her side after a courageous battle with Alzheimers disease. Nadia was born in Lviv, Ukraine. She was the daughter of Volodymyr and Olena Luckyj (Tomovych). She immigrated to the United States in 1949. Nadia dedicated her life to her family and she loved Ukraine....

Nicholas R. Alderiso

Nicholas R. Alderiso

Feb 10, 2017

Nicholas R. Alderiso, 90, of Bethlehem, died peacefully with the love and support of his family on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Lehigh Center in Macungie. Born in Newark, NJ he was the son of the late Margaret (Bravoco) and Michael Alderiso. He was the loving husband of Dolores (Schloerb) Alderiso with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage this...

Helen Hubach

Helen Hubach

Feb 10, 2017

Helen (Polansky) Hubach 78 Perfector of the Chocolate Cheesecake Helen Hubach passed away Friday, Feb. 10th peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends. Helen died from lack of breath. She increased the population of Kaska, PA by 1 on September 15, 1938. She was born to a hard working coal miner, late Michael Polansky and his loving wife,...

Michael Maurer

Michael Maurer

Feb 9, 2017

Michael Maurer, 80, passed away on February 9, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital. He was the husband of Suzanne (Toth) Maurer. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on October 19, 2017. Michael proudly served his country as a member of the Pa. National Guard for 6 years. He was employed by Bethlehem Steel Co. for 20 years, then...

Joseph P. Boligitz

Joseph P. Boligitz

Feb 9, 2017

Joseph P. Boligitz, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, February 9, 2017. He was born on April 19, 1927, the son of Barbara (Gombotz) Boligitz. Joe was the loving husband of Irene (Kercsmar) Boligitz. He was a devout Catholic, a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Bethlehem and a former parishioner of St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church where he was a...

Stanley Mark D'Agostino

Stanley Mark D'Agostino

Feb 9, 2017

Stanley Mark DAgostino, 53 of Bethlehem Twp. died on February 9, 2017. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Joseph and Frances (Asakavich) DAgostino. Stan was a graduate of Freedom High School. Stan was a truck mechanic for most of his career and most recently he was employed with B. F. Brown and Co. Paving. He enjoyed fishing...

Mary T. Gower

Mary T. Gower

Feb 8, 2017

Mary T. Gower, 96, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, February 08, 2017 at Westminster Village in Allentown. Born August 29, 1920 she was the daughter of the late Harry and Marjorie (McGarvey) Tachovsky. Mary was a secretary at Lehigh University. She was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem. She dedicated her life to raising her sons. Mary will...

Helen Pavlinsky

Helen Pavlinsky

Feb 7, 2017

Helen Pavlinsky, 100, formerly of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was the daughter of Anna (Skotch) and Frank Richlickey. She was the loving wife of the late George W. Pavlinsky. She was a parishioner of Incarnation of Our Lord Church in Bethlehem. She was a member of the Ladies Catholic Slovak Union, ILGWU and the Lincoln Singing...

David J. Schwarcz

David J. Schwarcz

Feb 6, 2017

David J. Schwarcz, 55, of Bethlehem, died Monday, February 6, 2017. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Rosemarie and Joseph Schwarcz. He is survived by his sons, David Schwarcz and girlfriend Katrina Cruz and John Rivera and girlfriend Angelik Luciano, daughters, Cassandra Schwarcz, Tanya Rivera-Gonzalez and husband Will and Amanda Schwarcz, brother, Joseph Schwarcz and 14...

John Patrick Keating

John Patrick Keating

Feb 6, 2017

John “Pat” Keating, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, February 06, 2017. He was the son of the late Eleanor (Finley) and John Keating. John was the loving husband of Elizabeth A. (Polinsky) Keating. John was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church in Whitehall. He proudly served his country as a member of the United...

Diane Zelko

Diane Zelko

Feb 5, 2017

Diane Zelko, 63, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem. Born April 23, 1953 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Dorina (Faillone) and Joseph F. Shramko. She was married to Thomas L. Zelko for 40 years until his death on March 9, 2014. Diane worked at the Hesss Department store...

David Frank Mitros

David Frank Mitros

Feb 4, 2017

David F. Mitros, 63, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2017. He was born on September 22, 1953 in Nanticoke, PA, son of the late Emma Jean (Urbanski) and Edward J. Mitros. David was a member of St. Annes Church in Bethlehem. He was a graduate of Montclair State University and received his masters from California State University....

Patricia R. Davis

Patricia R. Davis

Feb 4, 2017

Patricia R. Davis, a longtime Lower Saucon resident, died February 4, 2017 at Fellowship Community. She was 86. A beautiful woman and gentle spirit, she befriended many and was beloved by all. Pat was born October 14, 1930 to Albert and Ruth (Walker) Ullman in Salem, Oregon. Her fondest memories were of gatherings at the family cabin there, wading in...

Eugene William Kratzer

Eugene William Kratzer

Feb 3, 2017

*PLEASE NOTICE THAT DUE TO PENDING INCLEMENT WEATHER THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE CEREMONY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THE VIEWING WHICH WILL BE HELD FROM 6-8 PM. IN THE FUNERAL HOME. THE FAMILY WILL ALSO BE RECEIVING GUESTS ON THURSDAY FROM 9-10 AM IN THE FUNERAL HOME.* Eugene William “Jack” Kratzer, Sr. of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on February...

Lorraine Anne Johnson

Lorraine Anne Johnson

Feb 2, 2017

Lorraine Anne Johnson (ne Schofield), 72, of Northampton and formerly of Bethlehem Township, died on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Born June 9, 1944 in Irvington, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Harry Schofield and Augusta Farley (ne Walz). Lorraine was the loving wife of William L. Johnson, they were married for 47 years and would have celebrated...

Wayne H. Heil

Wayne H. Heil

Jan 31, 2017

Wayne H. Heil, 63, of Bethlehem passed away at home on Tuesday January 31, 2017. He was born on February 3, 1953 in Allentown, son of the late Lee and Dorothy (Shimaski) Heil. Wayne worked as an electrician for the local #375 I.B.E.W. for over 30 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister in law, Kathleen Heil of...

Olga C. Kubaritz

Olga C. Kubaritz

Jan 31, 2017

Olga C. Kubaritz, 93, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Fellowship Community in Whitehall. She was born June 16, 1923 in Salisbury Twp.; daughter of the late Conrad and Anna (Sever) Windisch. Olga was preceded in death by her husband, John Kubaritz. Olga was a parishioner of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, where she was a...

Bertram L. Lutton

Bertram L. Lutton

Jan 30, 2017

Bertram L. Lutton, 79, of Bethlehem died Monday, January 30, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem. Born April 27, 1937, he was the son of the late John L. and Charlotte (Balliett) R. Lutton. Bertram was a 50 year member of the International Union of Operation Engineers. He contributed substantially in that capacity to the infrastructure development of...

Wilma M. Szvetecz

Wilma M. Szvetecz

Jan 30, 2017

Wilma M. Szvetecz, 72, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Holy Family Manor. She was born September 21, 1944, in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Anthony and Wilma (Frang) Kramer. Wilma is survived by her husband of 52 years, Frank Szvetecz, III. Wilma was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. She was a parishioner of Our...

Rosemary V. Mastrocola

Rosemary V. Mastrocola

Jan 29, 2017

Rosemary V. Mastrocola, 92, of Bethlehem, formerly of White Haven, PA and Spotswood, NJ, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Atria Assisted Living in Bethlehem. Born in New York she was the daughter of the late Anna (Cavanaugh) and Christian Kuchenbrod. She was married to Joseph W. Mastrocola with whom she celebrated 43 years of marriage this past May 12th....

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