OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Walter & Helen (Zimny) Margie

Walter & Helen (Zimny) Margie

Jan 15, 2024

The family of Helen and Dr. Walter Margie are sad to announce the death of Helen (96) on December 9th, 2023 and Walter (100) on January 15th, 2024. Walter and Helen met when Walter was an intern at St. Luke’s Hospital. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary later this year.

Helen was born in Bethlehem. She attended Liberty High...

Rashad Quadir Madyun

Rashad Quadir Madyun

Jan 14, 2024

Rashad Quadir Madyun, a beacon of wisdom and intelligence, passed away on January 14, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on June 29, 1949, in East Orange, NJ, Rashad's life was a testament to his analytical mind and his commitment to education and service. He was the second son of the late James and Maxine Chambers.

Rashad served in the...

Vivien Leister Steele

Vivien Leister Steele

Jan 14, 2024

Vivien Leister Steele, 77, of Bethlehem, left this world on January 14, while her twin sister held her hand. She had spent the previous 24 hours in hospice care at LVH-Muhlenberg after a sudden decline in her battle with breast cancer.

Named after Vivien Leigh, “Vivy” had an insatiable enthusiasm for life and adventure, surpassed only by her kindness toward others....

Emmeline L. Dimmick

Emmeline L. Dimmick

Jan 14, 2024

Emmeline Ungurian Lewis Dimmick, 95, of Bethlehem passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 while at home in her residence at Moravian Village. Born on January 16, 1928 in Hellertown and raised in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Buda) and Emil M. Ungurian. She was the loving wife of the late Dr. W. Deming Lewis, former President...

Vincent W. Lee

Vincent W. Lee

Jan 14, 2024

Vincent W. Lee, Sr., 84, of Bethlehem died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg campus. Born June 27th 1939 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Evelyn (Nixon) and Tomis Constantine Vlamis. Vincent was preceded in death by his brother Tomis Vlamis. He was married to the late Adelia Antoinette (Cruche) Lee.

Vincent proudly served his country...

Diane R. Greger

Diane R. Greger

Jan 12, 2024

Diane R. Greger, 66, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born on March 3, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Brunner) and Paul Bistritz. She was the loving wife of Jeffrey L. Greger.

Diane was a registered nurse and cared for the residents at Cedarbrook Senior Care for many years....

Pearl O. Kiniuk

Pearl O. Kiniuk

Jan 12, 2024

Pearl O. Kiniuk, 89, of Hellertown, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024.

Born on January 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William and Pearl (Beldyk) Kiniuk.

Pearl was the youngest of the ten children and as they got older, she was their caregiver which she enjoyed. Pearl loved to cook and entertain; she was a tremendous host, and...

Anita Memet

Anita Memet

Jan 11, 2024

Anita Memet, 94, of Bethlehem, PA, went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 11, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Chicago, Ill, to Anne and Felix Kirschling, she moved to NYC to start a family with her husband of 55 years, Vince (predeceased) with whom she traveled to all 50 states and over 130...

Ana Rosa Nieves Reyes

Ana Rosa Nieves Reyes

Jan 10, 2024

Ana Rosa Nieves Reyes, 84, of Bethlehem, formerly of New York passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born in San Juan Puerto Rico, on July 15, 1939, to the late Santiago Nieves and Rosa Reyes.

Survivors: children: Diana Mercado, Ana Rosa Ceballo, David Nieves, Jacqueline Rivera, Bernadette Rivera; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Predeceased by...

Roseann Litkauch

Roseann Litkauch

Jan 9, 2024

Roseann Litkauch, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away on January 09, 2024, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Fountain Hill. Roseann was born on October 11, 1940, to the late Louis and Ethel (Lang) Litkauch.

Roseann is survived by her nephew, Donald and niece, Deborah, as well as a brother, Louis Litkauch, Jr.

Roseann was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Leibensperger and...

Julie A. Denofa

Julie A. Denofa

Jan 8, 2024

Julie A. Denofa, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024. Juile was born in Fountain Hill on July 27, 1950 to the late Joseph and Helen (Czor) Mosko. She was the loving wife of James T. Denofa.

Julie was a 1969 graduate from Freedom High School. A devout Catholic, she was a member of St. Ursula Catholic Church, Fountain...

Russell  K. "Skip" Fegely

Russell K. "Skip" Fegely

Jan 6, 2024

Russell “Skip” Fegely, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, at Milford Regional Hospital in Milford, MA.

Skip was born April 7, 1935 in Reading, PA, the only child of the late Russell and Violet Fegely (Marks). He graduated from Reading High School in 1953 and earned an athletic scholarship to Moravian College (now Moravian University) for basketball...

Elizabeth Frances Blair

Elizabeth Frances Blair

Jan 6, 2024

E. Frances “Fran” Blair, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on January 6, 2024. She was the wife of the late Thomas J.W. Blair, Jr. Fran was born in Bethlehem on December 6,1943. Fran graduated from Liberty High School in 1961 and worked for Guardian Life Insurance. Over the years she, and her late husband traveled extensively in 42 of the...

Clyde Frederick Long

Clyde Frederick Long

Jan 5, 2024

Clyde Frederick Long, age 84, of Allentown, PA passed away on January 5, 2024. He was born on May 2, 1939, in Sellersville PA. The youngest of six children, preceded in death by Joseph N. Long & Myrtle Agnes (Frederick)Long. Siblings Edna, Ella, Pauline, Joseph W & surviving sister Sevilla (Tootsie). He graduated from Liberty High class of 1957. Employed...

Donald G. Eckhart

Donald G. Eckhart

Jan 4, 2024

Donald G. Eckhart, 63, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at St. Luke’s Anderson campus.

Born on, January 23, 1960, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Charles and Frances (Kramer) Eckhart.

Donald graduated from Freedom High School. He was a laborer for Chrin Brothers Inc., for 28 years. Donald was always willing to lend a helping...

James T. Parham, Sr.

James T. Parham, Sr.

Jan 2, 2024

James T. Parham, Sr., 74, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Born on July 11, 1949, the son of the late Percy Parker and Helen Parham. He was the loving husband of the late Phyllis Cronin-Parham.

James proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps, earning a few Purple Hearts for his bravery...

Hakeemah Qumar  Blanch

Hakeemah Qumar Blanch

Jan 1, 2024

Hakeemah Qumar Blanch, 38, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. She was born in Orange, NJ on April 6, 1985 to the late Judith Ann Blanch. Hakeemah was a member of the Access Services Community; there she enjoyed music, food, drums, dancing, and especially the Access staff.

Survivors: in addition to her Access...

Helen G. Davies

Helen G. Davies

Dec 31, 2023

Helen G. Davies, 95 of Hellertown passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1928 in Bethlehem, to the late Peter and Ida (Baller) Nagy. She was the wife of the late Donald Davies who died in 1972.

Helen worked in the cafeteria as a baker for the Saucon Valley School District for over 25 years....

Wiliam Timothy Barnett

Wiliam Timothy Barnett

Dec 31, 2023

William “Bill” T. Barnett of Bethlehem died December 31, 2023. William was born in Bethlehem, PA, the second of seven children, born to Timothy and Emily (Mullen) Barnett. He graduated from the former Bethlehem Business School where he completed the accounting/finance program.

He was an auditor/accountant for the Philadelphia, Bethlehem and New England Railroad (PB&NE), a subsidiary of the former Bethlehem...

Manuel Ruiz, Jr.

Manuel Ruiz, Jr.

Dec 31, 2023

Manuel Ruiz, Jr., 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Born on June 15, 1936, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Manuel Ruiz, Sr. and Mary Helen (Ladick) Ruiz.

Manuel proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed watching sports and doing word search puzzles.

In addition to his parents, he...

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