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Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Nicholas Michalerya
May 3, 2017
Nicholas Michalerya, 87, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, May 03, 2017 at Manor Care, Easton. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Wasyl and Mary (Antolik) Michalerya. He was the husband of Audrey (Schmidt) Michalerya. They were married 62 years in Nov. of last year. Nicholas was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church....
Loreto P. Alvarez
May 2, 2017
Loreto P. Alvarez, 76, of Allentown, died on Tuesday, May 02, 2017. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Genaro and Pearl (Bradley) Alvarez. She will be lovingly remembered by her brothers, Genaro and Alejo; sisters, Christina Webb and Amparo Remaley; and nieces & nephews extending 3 generations. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 5, from...
Beverly Parsons
May 2, 2017
Beverly Parsons, 70, of Easton, PA formerly of Dallas, PA died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born August 2, 1946 in Ridley Park, PA she was the daughter of the late Regina (McCloskey) and Harold Hill. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Parsons. Beverly worked and retired from the Laser and Cosmetic Surgeons in...
Rose Marie A. Kopczynskie
May 2, 2017
Rose Marie A. Kopczynskie, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, May 02, 2017. Born in Hazelton on April 18, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Ferry) and James Brogan. Rose Marie was the loving wife of John R. Kopczynskie. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church where she was in the Sodality....
Ella H. Albright
Apr 30, 2017
Ella H. Albright, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017. She was the daughter of Mary and Joseph Sontak. Ella was the loving wife of the late Homer W. Albright. She was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church where she was a member of the Sodality. Ella worked Diamond Sewing for over 20 years. She enjoyed...
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