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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Kelly Celine O'Brien
Apr 25, 2016
Kelly Celine OBrien, 18, of Moorestown, NJ, left this life suddenly on Monday, April 25, 2016. She was born September 23, 1997 in Phillipsburg, NJ, the daughter of Elizabeth Hughes and the late Patrick Michael OBrien. Kelly was a 2015 graduate of Moorestown High School and currently a student of Arcadia University. She was a dedicated student who enjoyed photography,...
Karen Delre
Apr 24, 2016
Karen DelRe, 64, of Bethlehem, died on April 24, 2016 at Fox Chase Cancer Center. She was born April 21, 1952, daughter of the late Jakob and Emily (Bodner) Turtshanow. Karen is survived by her husband of 44 years, Vincent Carmen DelRe. Karen dedicated her life to helping others. Her selfless nature guided her to her calling which was working...
Florence T. Snell
Apr 23, 2016
Florence Snell (Romanski), of Allentown, formerly of Archbald, died Saturday, April 23, with her two daughters at her side. Mrs. Snell was born in Dupont and graduated from Archbald High School in 1949. She married Luke Snell on April 27, 1957 and was married to him for 56 years at the time of his passing in 2014. They moved from...
David Markwith
Apr 23, 2016
David C. Markwith, 54, of Bethlehem died Saturday, April 23, 2016. Born April 19, 1962 in Scranton he was the son of John Markwith, Sr. of Bethlehem and the late Jennie (Castellano) Markwith. David was a 1980 graduate of Liberty High School. After high school he worked for Lehigh Litho and more recently for B&M Meat Provisions. But more importantly...
Braden Paul Wesner
Apr 22, 2016
Braden Paul Wesner, the infant son of Ryan and Arian (Moyle) Wesner, was welcomed to Heaven on Friday, April 22, 2016. Braden was born on April 8, 2016 and is survived by his twin sister, Reagan Denise Wesner. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his parents, Arian and Ryan of Bethlehem; twin sister, Reagan; grandparents, George and Denise...
Gerry W. Gillispie
Apr 21, 2016
Gerry W. Gillispie, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Philadelphia on November 29, 1932, he was the son of the late Helen (Anders) Harral and Earl Gillispie. He was the loving husband of Sally (McKnight) Gillispie; they were married 60 years. Gerry graduated from Penn State University in 1954...
Wilmer "Willy" J. Shaffer
Apr 21, 2016
Wilmer “Willy” J. Shaffer, 72 of Bethlehem, died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at St. Lukes VNA Hospice House in Bethlehem. Born November 11, 1943 he was the son of the late Emma (Steigerwalt) and Edwin Shaffer. He was married to Diane (Weninger) Shaffer for 48 years until her death on October 28, 2011. Willy worked for Inergsoll Rand in New...
Fundadora "Dora" Ocasio
Apr 20, 2016
Fundadora “Dora” Ocasio, 87, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday April 20, 2016 at her residence. She was born on February 20, 1929 in Camuy, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Juan and Basilisa (Quilez) Roman. She was the wife of the late Lorenzo Ocasio. Dora lived in Bethlehem for 37 years and was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic...
Robert L. Kroner
Apr 20, 2016
Robert Lee Kroner of Bethlehem, PA, born August 16, 1919 was the son of the late Aaron and Celestine (Moyer) Kroner. Robert grew up in Riegelsville and graduated from Easton High School in 1937. After a year at Penn State, he joined the Army Signal Corps and shipped out to Hawaii in mid-1940. On December 7, 1941, Mr. Kroner was...
Joao L. Almeida
Apr 19, 2016
Joao L. Almeida, 61, of Bethlehem, Pa died Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Trancoselos, Portugal he was the son of the late Antonio and Emilia (Lopes) Almeida. He was married to Maria L. (Costa) Almeida for 36 years. Joao worked at Joao and Bradley Contractors. He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic...
Jack K. Burian
Apr 18, 2016
Jack K. Burian, 89, of Allentown, PA passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, April 18, 2016, after a long illness. He was married to the late Mary A. (Filaseta) Burian for 62 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Richard and Florence (Keller) Burian. After graduating from Allentown High School, he served in...
Dorothy Valvik
Apr 18, 2016
Dorothy Valvik, 81, of Bethlehem, and formerly of Staten Island, NY, died on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Westminster Village. Born in Manhattan on May 21, 1934; she was the daughter of the late Anton F. and Mary Rose (LaBarbara) Braut. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Laurie Ronning and husband Steve of Shelton, CT, Jeffrey and wife...
Dorothy Nicholas
Apr 17, 2016
Dorothy “Dot” Nicholas, 87, died on Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born June 21, 1928 in Hazelton, PA; the daughter of the late James and Marie (Potts) Cusatis. Dot was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Nicholas. Dot worked for several years at Just Born Candy. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic...
Regina E. Kapustic
Apr 16, 2016
Regina E. Kapustic, 72, of Whitehall, passed away April 16, 2016. She was born March 11, 1944 in Fountain Hill, daughter of Marie (Ortwein) and Joseph Charni. She was the loving wife of Michael R. Kapustic. She was a member of St. John Fisher Catholic Church in Catasauqua. She enjoyed reading and being with her family. Regina especially loved being...
Dr. Leroy J. Tuscher
Apr 15, 2016
Dr. Leroy J. Tuscher, 81, of Bethlehem, died on April 15, 2016, at the Hospice House of St. Lukes. He was born January 10, 1935 in Ipswich, SD; son of the late Joseph and Frances (Ochs) Tuscher. Dr. Tuscher was the devoted husband to Barbara Tuscher. Dr. Tuscher had a passion for education. He earned his Bachelors degree from Northern...
Anna B. Kennedy
Apr 15, 2016
Anna B. Kennedy, 92, of Bethlehem, died on April 15, 2016. She was born June 5, 1923 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Anton and Juliana (Schwab) Brandstetter. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Kennedy. Anna was a 1941 graduate of Liberty High School. She worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. from 1942 to 1954. Later...
Alberta Csala
Apr 14, 2016
Alberta Csala, 90, of Bethlehem Twp., died on Thursday, April 14, 2016. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Joaquim and Conceicao (Nugiyta) Augusto. She was the devoted wife of Geza J. Csala. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary before his death in 1996. Alberta worked as a sewing machine operator for 40 years at the former...
Priscilla Keretz
Apr 14, 2016
Priscilla Keretz, 80, of Bethlehem Township, passed away on April, 14, 2016. She was born in Sheppton, PA and was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Konschnick) and Arthur Lorah. She was the loving wife of Donald Keretz. Priscilla was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Bethlehem, where she was past president of the Altar Rosary Society. She...
Mary Lyons Schweder
Apr 13, 2016
Mary Lyons Schweder passed away on April 13, 2016 at the age of 88. She was born in Bethlehem on October 23, 1927. Mary was the daughter of the late Robert Emmett Lyons and Harriet Seifert Lyons. She was married to the late John A Schweder who preceded her in death in 2005. They were married for 57 years. Mrs....
Chryss Jane Buchman
Apr 12, 2016
Chryss Jane Buchman, 59, of Allentown, died suddenly and unexpectedly on April 12, 2016. She was born October 9, 1956 and was the daughter of the late Ernest Anderko, Anna Anderko and stepdaughter to A. Marcella Anderko. Chryss was a graduate of Penn State University and earned her Masters degree from Temple University. She loved nature and was passionate about...
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