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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Rosa M. Cruz
Jun 5, 2016
Rosa M. Cruz, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, June 5, 2016 in her home. She was born January 21, 1927 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Benigno Arregui and Rosario Alvarado. Rosa was preceded in death by her husband of more than 35 years, Heriberto Cruz Burgos in 2005. Rosa retired from Lehigh University...
Nancyann C. Walker
Jun 3, 2016
Nancyann C. Walker, 77, of Bethlehem, died Friday, June 03, 2016. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of Anna and John Horninger. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph J. Walker. Nancy was an avid reader, she enjoyed collecting Longaberger baskets, playing cards with friends and going to IronPigs games. She especially loved being with her family....
Cecilia Sanchez
Jun 3, 2016
Cecilia “Cece” Sanchez, 82, of Bethlehem, died Friday, June 3, 2016 at Manor Care in Bethlehem. Born June 14, 1933 in Patillas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Francisca (Barbosa) Huertas. She was married to Simon Sanchez for 54 years until his death on March 31, 2014. Cecilia worked for Forte Neckwear for 42 years....
James P. Tallarico
Jun 3, 2016
James P. Tallarico, devoted husband and father, passed on to a heavenly life while at home, surrounded by his beloved family, he was 87 years old. Jim or Pop-Pop as he was called, was a highly innovative business man who was at the time of his passing still the President of Tallarico Food Products Inc., a regional Food Company founded...
Charles W. Babich
Jun 1, 2016
Charles W. Babich, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 01, 2016 at Saint Peters Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Born in Dunmore, PA November 18, 1922; he was the son of the late Basil and Helena (Sip) Babich. He was the devoted husband of Anna (Doncsecz) Babich; they celebrated their 69th anniversary in April. Charles was employed by...
Jean A. Shipley
May 30, 2016
Jean A. Shipley, 71, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Mary Anne (Loncaric) Cope. She was the wife of the late Ronald L. Shipley who died in 2005. They were married 27 years. Jean was employed by Monocacy Fabs where she worked as a bookkeeper...
James J. Nemeth, Sr.
May 29, 2016
James J. Nemeth, Sr., 65, died Sunday, May 29, 2016. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of Regina (Bedics) and Joseph Nemeth. He was the loving husband of Deborah (Marsden) Nemeth. He was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church in Hellertown, where he was an usher. James proudly served his country as a member of...
Frederick G. Gilmartin
May 28, 2016
Dr. Frederick G. Gilmartin (Fred or Doc), 91, of Bethlehem died Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born April 3, 1925 in Lykens, PA, he was the son of the late Emily (Kozier) and Clarence William Gilmartin. He was married to the late Audrey (Lawton) Gilmartin for 27 years. He is survived by his second wife of 39...
John "Jack" J. Lavelle, Jr.
May 26, 2016
John “Jack” J. Lavelle, Jr., 74, of Bath, died Thursday, May 27, 2016. He was born in Scranton, PA, the son of Arlene (Smith) and John Lavelle, Sr. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth (Vreeland) Lavelle. Jack proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy for 20 years. After retiring from the Navy, he worked...
Joseph Otkowski
May 25, 2016
Joseph Otkowski, 92, of Macungie passed away on May 25, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Twp., Pa. He was born on November 14, 1923. Joseph was a resident of LifePath since 1985 and will be dearly missed. He is survived by a brother, Paul Otkowski of Bethlehem and all his friends and family from the Life Path Community...
Albert Martin Augelli
May 25, 2016
Albert Martin Augelli, 61, of Bethlehem died Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born September 4, 1954 in Scranton he was the son of Gloria A. (Montella) Augelli of Bethlehem and the late Martin J. Augelli. Albert was an experienced secondary education High School Guidance Counselor at Phillipsburg High School from 1997-2016. He previously worked as a...
Anne Marmelo
May 24, 2016
Anne Marmelo, 83, of Bethlehem Twp., died on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. She was born May 7, 1933 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Kubilis) Melinsky. Anne was the devoted wife of 63 years to Rudolph “Rudy” Marmelo. Earlier in life, Anne worked at R.K. Laros Silk Mill prior to dedicating her life to her family as...
Thomas R. Brady, Sr.
May 23, 2016
Thomas R. Brady, Sr., 70, of Bethlehem, died on May 23, 2016. He was born December 21, 1945 in Bethlehem; son of the late Charles B. and Emma (Callan) Brady. Tom retired from the City of Bethlehem after 30 years of service; first with the Water Dept. and later with Parks and Recreation. He was also very proud to be...
Helen V. Dancho
May 23, 2016
Helen “Blondie” V. Dancho, 97, of Bethlehem died Monday, May 23, 2016 in her daughters home with her family by her side. Born December 1, 1918 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Zuzanna (Harvilla) and John Bilsak. She was married to the late George G. Dancho for 60 years until his death on March 7, 2001. Helen...
Maryann E. Brady
May 20, 2016
MaryAnn E. Brady, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, May 20, 2016. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Stephen G. and Anne M. (Lipovsky) Slaninka. She was the loving wife of the late William F. Brady. They were married 48 years before his death in 1999. MaryAnn worked as a secretary in the Sales Department of...
John "Jack" C. Trumbore
May 20, 2016
John “Jack” C. Trumbore, 74 of Bethlehem passed away peacefully May 20, 2016 at Holy Family Manor. Jack was born on Sept. 16, 1941 to the late Henry and Catherine (Courtney) Trumbore. He was the husband to Ellie (Hoffer) Trumbore and they were married 49 years this past April 15th. He attended Malvern Prep School, graduating in 1959, attended John...
Stella Nemchik
May 18, 2016
Stella Nemchik, 97, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016. She was born September 28, 1918 in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Vincent and Florentina (Nyzoda) Kroll. Stella worked as a folder at Millcrest Manufacturing for ten years before dedicating her life to her family. She was a former parishioner of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Stella was also a...
Frances C. Doling
May 17, 2016
Frances C. Doling passed away at St. Lukes Hospital on Tuesday, May 17th. Born in Bethlehem on July 4, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn and Walter Pianowski. She graduated from Liberty High School and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant, during the Korean War. Frances worked as a secretary...
Dr. Charles Fraust
May 15, 2016
Dr. Charles (Chuck) Fraust, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away May 15, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born in Bronx, NY and raised in Queens, he was the son of the late Milton and Mildred (Weintraub) Fraust. He married wife Barbara (Kutzer) Fraust in 1981 and was married for 35 years. Chuck is survived by his wife Barbara; brother, Bart and...
Francelle A. Wiley
May 12, 2016
Francelle A. Wiley, 90, of Bethlehem and Sacramento, PA, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016. She was born April 19, 1926 in Augusta, GA to Lucile Brown Adams and John Phillips Adams, Sr. She was married for 52 years to James Hundley Wiley, Jr., who passed on in 2002. She was a graduate of Dreher High School in Columbia, SC...
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