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OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Helen "Fran" Doyle
Jan 13, 2017
Helen “Fran” Doyle, 79, of Bethlehem, died on January 13, 2017. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Helen Sarah McNicholas Wilson and George Joseph Wilson Sr. A top real estate sales agent, broker and associate broker, Fran worked in real estate for over 30 years. She was instructor and mentor to many; and a community leader....
Catherine Frances Bodock
Jan 13, 2017
Catherine Frances Bodock, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, January 13, 2017. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late John and Anna (Batley) Bodock. Catherine was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1948. In 1951, she earned her Nursing Degree from St. Lukes Nursing School. Upon graduation, Catherine proudly served as a nurse for the Bureau...
Anne F. Sinnott
Jan 12, 2017
Anne F. (Adams) Sinnott, 98, died on January 12, 2017 at Holy Family Manor. A life-long resident of Bethlehem, she was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and Bethlehem Business School. She was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Company, the Bethlehem Council on Alcoholism and the Diocese of Allentown. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill),...
Felix Daniel Santiago
Jan 11, 2017
Felix Daniel Santiago, 76, of Breinigsville, PA passed away, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Vicneta Cruz and Felix Santiago. He was married to Theresa “Snooky” (Strohl) Santiago with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage this past December 31st. Felix worked for Allen...
Charles J. Sciascia
Jan 11, 2017
Charles J. Sciascia, Sr., 93, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was born November 9, 1923 in Phillipsburg, NJ; son of the late Vincenzo and Josephine (Amore) Sciascia. After graduation from Phillipsburg High School in 1941, Charles proudly served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII. Upon his honorable discharge he enlisted in the US Air...
Charles M. "Dee" Montgomery
Jan 11, 2017
Charles M. “Dee” Montgomery, age 90, passed away on January 11, 2017. He was born in Victoria, Virginia on May 19, 1926 to Robert McRae and Ruth Gettle Montgomery. Dee served two years in the U S Navy in WWII, on the USS Balduck, as an Electricians Mate. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in...
Josephine Carreras
Jan 11, 2017
Josephine Carreras, 85, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Theresa (Pinter) and John Czar. She was married to the late Benigno Carreras for 46 years. Josephine worked for the Pennsylvania State Department of Health. She enjoyed bowling, reading, cooking, baking, traveling and dancing. Taking care of her family was her passion....
Ann T. Cmorey
Jan 10, 2017
Ann T. Cmorey, 96, formerly of Bethlehem, most recently of West Chester, PA; our beloved Aunt Ann breathed her last on Monday, January 10th. She was a lover of cookies, ice cream, football and above all, her family. We are all infinitely better for having her in our lives and will miss her dearly. She was born March 30, 1920...
Thomas Manley
Jan 10, 2017
Thomas Manley, 64, of Bethlehem, PA died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born November 14, 1952, in Scranton, he was the son of the late Dolores (Kelly) and Joseph Manley. Tom was a 1970 graduate of Liberty High School. He worked for Lehigh University in the housekeeping department and retired after...
John E. Leszcynski, Jr.
Jan 10, 2017
John E. Leszcynski, Jr., 87, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He is the son of the late John E. Leszcynski, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Baran) Leszcynski. John served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. and later with Mack Truck until his retirement. He is survived by his daughter,...
Edmund W. Reybitz
Jan 9, 2017
Edmund W. Reybitz, 95, of Bethlehem and longtime resident of Kirkland Village, died Monday, January 9, 2017 at Kirkland Village. Born January 7, 1922 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Pauline and Andrew Reybitz. Edmund was married to Claire M. (Baur) Reybitz with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage until her death on February 2, 2004....
Wasyl "Wally" Kowalyk
Jan 6, 2017
Wasyl “Wally” Kowalyk, 95, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, December 6, 2017. He was the loving Husband of Sophia (Lozinska) Kowalyk. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A 9:30 a.m. Office of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017...
Maria F. August
Jan 5, 2017
Maria F. August, 86, formerly of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, January 05, 2017, at Gracedale Nursing Home. She was born in Arcozelo Gouveia, Portugal, the daughter of the late Antonio and Anunciacao (Jesus) Bernardo. She was the loving wife to the late Cristiano August who died in 1994. She was a member of the Portuguese Lodge 31 and a parishioner...
Paul C. Chernay
Jan 5, 2017
Paul Chernaskey Chernay, 90, of Coopersburg, died peacefully on January 5th, 2017 after an illness. Born in Fountain Hill on June 7, 1926; he was the son of the late Roman and Fiona (Orischak) Chernaskey. He was the loving husband of the late Betty Jo (Bussey) Chernay who died in 1998. They were married for 52 years. Paul was the...
Amy Jo Forouraghi
Jan 4, 2017
Amy Jo Forouraghi of Hanover Twp., died peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was born in Oelwein, Iowa; daughter of the late Sidney and Katherine (Cunningham) Whitlock. She was the devoted wife of 32 years to Kaveh Forouraghi. Amy worked as a caregiver for both a nursing facility and her own grandmother prior to dedicating her life to her...
Stephen F. Nehilla
Jan 4, 2017
Stephen F. Nehilla, 87, died on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Gracedale Nursing Home. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Demyan) Nehilla. He is survived by his devoted wife, Flora (McKelvie) Nehilla. Stephen proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Missouri. He worked for Bethlehem...
Lawrence Kmetz
Jan 1, 2017
Lawrence Kmetz, 76, of Hanover Township, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 in his home with his family by his side. Born April 11, 1940 in Hazelton, he was the son of the late Sophia and George Kmetz. He was married to Patricia (Timko) Kmetz with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage this past June 28th. Lawrence worked for Mack...
Dora E. Jimenez
Jan 1, 2017
Dora E. Jimenez Palma, 89, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, January 1, 2017. She was the daughter of Virginia Jimenez Palma and Juan Maria Jimenez Ilarrazabal. She was a devout Catholic and a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem. The youngest of 6 children, Dora was born in Managua, Nicaraua. Family was most important to Dora and she loved...
Catherine Jean Yencho
Dec 31, 2016
Catherine Jean Yencho, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday December 31, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospital- Anderson Campus. She was born on December 2, 1926 in Fountain Hill, Pa., daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Sinscak) Blihar. She was the wife of the late Jacob J. Yencho Jr. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Joan Dancho...
Rudolph G. Nehilla
Dec 31, 2016
Rudolph (Rudy) Nehilla passed away on New Years Eve 2016, at Holy Family Manor embraced by the love of his family. He was 85 years old. A lifelong resident of Bethlehem, Rudy was raised on the south side of town. As an adolescent he enjoyed playing sports and exploring the woods with his brothers and friends where they would bring...
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