OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Martha Anne Begovich

Martha Anne Begovich

May 12, 2016

Martha Begovich, 81, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, May 12, 2016. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of Anna (Sabolchik) and John Marcinko. She was the loving wife of Nicholas Begovich. Martha was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem where she was a member of the 55 Plus Club. She was also a member of the Plaza Art...

Magdalene "Madge" Price

Magdalene "Madge" Price

May 11, 2016

Magdalene “Madge” Price died Wednesday, May 11, 2016. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Emil and Emma Husser. Madge was the devoted wife of over 57 years to the late Gerald R. Price “Sparky”. Madge dedicated her life to her family. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be...

Eugene J. Mychajliw

Eugene J. Mychajliw

May 10, 2016

Eugene Jaroslaw Mychajliw, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was born on October 24, 1924 in Veryn, Ukraine; son of the late Iwan and Iryna (Lubineckyj) Mychajliw. He was the devoted husband of the late Bohdanna (Tarnawsky) Mychajliw; they were married 60 years. Eugene worked as a Tax Accountant. He was passionate about his...

Fred J. Stellato

Fred J. Stellato

May 10, 2016

Fred J. Stellato, 85, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was born in Bethlehem, son of Antoinette (Bambu) and Louis Stellato. Fred was the husband of the late Theresa (Maio) Stellato. Fred proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He enjoyed cars, cooking, playing cards, going out for breakfast and being with his...

Jim S. Hock

Jim S. Hock

May 9, 2016

Jim S. Hock, 87, of Bethlehem died Monday, May 9, 2016 at the St. Lukes Hospice House. He was born February 18, 1929 in Bethlehem to the late Anna and Imre Hock. He was married to Mary Agnes (Persa) Hock for 47 years until her passing on August 2, 1999. Jim worked at the Bethlehem Steel retiring in 1983. He...

Rose M. Busocker

Rose M. Busocker

May 7, 2016

Rose M. Busocker, 89, of Bethlehem, PA died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Westminster Village in Allentown. Born April 11, 1927 in Elizabeth, NJ she was the daughter of the late Carmella (DiNetta) and Saverio “Sam” DeJohn. She was the loving wife of Ellsworth W. “Bill” Busocker who passed away on March 16, 1994. Rose worked for the former Buron...

Kathryn Kuzmics

Kathryn Kuzmics

May 7, 2016

Kathryn Kuzmics, 94, of Bethlehem died Saturday May 7, 2016 at Gracious Living Estates in Montrose, Pa. Born September 27, 1921 in Fogelsville, PA she was the daughter of the late Victoria and Nicholas Ferrani, Sr. She was the loving wife of Stephen J. Kuzmics, Sr. who passed away on September 29, 2004. Kathryn was the owner and operator of...

Joseph E. Hudak

Joseph E. Hudak

May 6, 2016

Joseph E. Hudak, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday May 6, 2016. He was born on January 31, 1928 in Eckley, Pa. He was the son of the late John and Mary Margaret (Partika) Hudak. Joseph was the husband of Laura (Decker) Hudak of Bethlehem and they celebrated 66 years of marriage this past March 4th. Joseph worked in...

Dorothy Timmer

Dorothy Timmer

May 6, 2016

Dorothy Timmer, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, May 6, 2016. She was born in Bethlehem; the daughter of the late, Beatrice Young. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph “Jolly Joe” Timmer; they were married for 61 years. She was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Catholic Church. She will be loving remembered by her brothers,...

Joan M. Alexis

Joan M. Alexis

May 3, 2016

Joan M. Alexis, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 03, 2016 at home. Born in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of Agnes (Malikowski) and John Reilly. She was the loving wife of Joseph W. Alexis. Joan was a member of the Ladies Group at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Bethlehem, and also volunteered at the church, coordinating weddings...

Rose A. Mocidlowski

Rose A. Mocidlowski

May 3, 2016

Rose A. Mocidlowski died on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She is the daughter of the late Cvitan and Anna Rasich (Sopko). Rose was preceded in death by her husband Julius Mocidlowski. Rose worked for Hellertown Manufacturing Sparkplug and later at the Allentown State Hospital. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Jean (Robert) Redding of California; and her brother,...

Juanita Vegas

Juanita Vegas

May 2, 2016

Juanita Vegas, 77, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, May 2, 2016. She was born April 11, 1939 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico; one of seven children to the late Francisco and Juana (Vasquez) Ramirez. Juanita had a passion for sewing and was an amazing cook. She will be dearly missed by Ramon, her companion of over 50 years; six daughters,...

Robert M. Mccann

Robert M. Mccann

May 1, 2016

Robert M. McCann, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2016; he was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Franklin, NJ on October 7, 1930, he was the son of the late Raymond and Fleta (Munson) McCann. Robert was the devoted husband of Ann (Lieberman) McCann, they were married 58 years. Robert was a graduate of...

Grace Gonzalez

Grace Gonzalez

May 1, 2016

Grace Gonzalez, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at her daughters home in Freeland, PA. She was born March 18, 1930 in Roseto; daughter of the late Donato and Grace (DeFranco) Ruggiero. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Gonzalez Sr. in 2001. She was a parishioner of Holy Infancy Catholic Church. Grace enjoyed...

Jennie V. Cimino

Jennie V. Cimino

Apr 30, 2016

Jennie V. (Frabotta) Cimino, born March 13, 1922 in Roseta, Pa to Samuel and Maria (Strizzi) Frabotta and was married to Dominic F. Cimino for 49 years; all deceased. As a young woman, Jennie worked at the Just Born candy factory. She contributed to the WWII effort by working at Bethlehem Steel. After getting married she worked at a number...

Agnes M. Kuruc

Agnes M. Kuruc

Apr 30, 2016

Agnes M. Kuruc, 97, of Bethlehem passed away on Saturday April 30, 2016 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Fountain Hill. She was born on March 5, 1919 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Stefan and Anna (Cupinka) Sobota. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Kuruc. Agnes was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish in Bethlehem....

Ann Marie E. Carl

Ann Marie E. Carl

Apr 29, 2016

Ann Marie E. Carl, 38, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2016. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of James and Janet (Davco) Bartos. She was the wife of Dennis Carl. Ann Marie was a 1995 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. She loved children and worked at several day cares throughout the valley. She will be...

Martha L. Chase

Martha L. Chase

Apr 29, 2016

Martha L. “Marno” Chase, 72, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, April 29, 2016. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Churilla) Guman. She was the wife of the late Wasyl “Charlie” Chase. Martha worked as the Director of Finance for Lower Saucon Township for 29 years and retired in 2006. She will be lovingly...

Helen Lavan

Helen Lavan

Apr 28, 2016

Helen LaVan, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the age of 100. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late John and Theresa (Sebjanics) Kousz. Helen was the devoted wife of 67 years to the late, John C. LaVan. They were married on December 2, 1939. Helen was a 1935 graduate of Liberty High School. Prior...

Mary A. Klimek

Mary A. Klimek

Apr 26, 2016

Mary Klimek, 94, of Palmer Township, died on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. She was born in Maple Ridges, PA, the daughter of Victoria (Haydus) and Stanley Drabic. She was the loving wife of the late Andrew Klimek for 69 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Regina V. wife of Tim Christman...

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