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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Agnes Adler
Mar 23, 2016
Agnes Adler, 89, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Born February 14, 1927 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Mary (Kuronyi) Wert. She was married to Myron “Sonny” Adler who died on March 24, 1978. Agnes worked at the Muriel Dress Factory in Bethlehem. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Cynthia wife...
Edward J. Zakszeski
Mar 23, 2016
Edward J. Zakszeski, 95, of Lewes, DE and formerly of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was born February 17, 1921; the youngest of 10 children born to the late Charles and Mary Zakszeski. Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Rose Marie (Kessler) Zakszeski. Edward worked as a pit craneman for the Bethlehem...
Nimrod "Bud" Nelson
Mar 23, 2016
Nimrod “Bud” R. Nelson, 85, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of Ursula (Pieper) and Nimrod J. Nelson. He was the loving husband of Shirley (Nuernberg) Nelson. Bud was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Bethlehem and The Knights of Columbus Council 313. He enjoyed gardening, bike riding...
Eleanor Jean Beahm
Mar 23, 2016
Eleanor Jean Beahm,79, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Theresa (Borda) and Julius Kovach. Jean was the loving wife of Sylvanus “Sonny” Beahm. She served her country as a member of the United States Air Force. Jean was a very giving person, who loved people. She enjoyed...
Elsie A. Cassidy
Mar 21, 2016
Elsie A. Cassidy, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, March 21, 2016. She was born May 16, 1923, daughter of the late John and Mary (Skerlak) Zelko. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Cassidy, Sr. Earlier in life, Elsie worked as a nurses aide and later in the Billing Department of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for...
Jeffrey S. Chanitz
Mar 21, 2016
Jeffrey S. Chanitz, 58, of Northampton, died Monday, March 21, 2016. He was born in Bethlehem, son of Barbara (Chapo) and Stephen Chanitz. He was the loving husband of Wanda (Toth) Chanitz. He was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and worked for Walgreens for 25 yrs. Jeff was an avid fan and collector of the IronPigs and Jeff...
Dorothy E. Martin
Mar 20, 2016
Dorothy E. (Long) Martin, 91, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, March 20, 2016. Born June 18, 1924 in Hellertown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Hulak) Long. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, George A. Martin. Dorothy worked several years at Wiley House where she gave so much to the children....
Helen Louise Brady
Mar 18, 2016
Helen Louise (Posh) Brady, 83, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, March 18, 2016. She would have celebrated her 84th birthday on March 20th. Helen was born in Bethlehem; the daughter of the late James and Mary (Drantz) Posh. She was one of eight children and they resided on Vernon St. in Bethlehem. Helen attended Liberty High School and upon graduation...
Helen Brouse
Mar 17, 2016
Helen Brouse, 83, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, March 17, 2016. She was the daughter of Beatrice and Andrew Pukavage. Helen was the loving wife of Ralph Brouse. Helen was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help church in Bethlehem. She enjoyed polka music and was proud of her Polish heritage. She especially loved her family. Helen will be loving...
Catherine D. Kuplen
Mar 17, 2016
Catherine “Katie” Kuplen, 90, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. Born in Freemansburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Erceg) Yurich. She was the loving wife of William C. Kuplen; they were married 66 years. Katie dedicated her life to her family and was a member of St....
Denise Helen Lawrence
Mar 16, 2016
Denise H. Lawrence, 54, of Bethlehem, died with her family by her side, after a 15 month struggle with Primary Peritoneal Cancer. She passed the same way she lived life, with dignity, grace and love, on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was born September 13, 1961, daughter of Dominic and Donna (Tomcavage) Alisio. Denise was the devoted wife of 28...
Irene Valentine
Mar 14, 2016
Irene Valentine, 100, of Bethlehem, died on March 14, 2016. She was born on September 23, 1915 in Allentown; daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Omotar) Slebiss, and step daughter to the late Anne Slebiss. Irene was preceded in death by her husband Marion Valentine, her sister Mary Flandorffer, her daughter Eleanor Gemma, Eleanors husband Cardy Gemma and her...
Joseph F. Burghardt
Mar 14, 2016
Joseph F. Burghardt, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Northampton County. He was born on July 5, 1939, in New York, son of the late John and Mary (Kovacs) Burghardt. Joseph joined the Bethlehem Fire Department in 1964, and became the Assistant Fire Chief in 1991. He served the fire department...
Janet S. Petrokubi
Mar 10, 2016
Janet S. Petrokubi, 100, of Venice, FL, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Bethlehem, PA. Born in South Bend, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Aagot (Michelet) Hoglund. She was wife of the late Jack Petrokubi and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Shoemaker. Janet was an avid golfer who...
Mary E. Ulincy
Mar 8, 2016
Mary E. Ulincy, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in her home. Born January 5, 1929 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Mary (Gresh) and Michael Velas. Mary was married to the late George Ulincy who died on October 28, 2002. Mary dedicated herself to her family. She was a member of Incarnation of...
Theresa Kozics
Mar 7, 2016
Theresa Kozics, 93, of Nazareth, died on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Gracedale Nursing Home. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Kozics. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph and Steve. An 11 a.m. graveside service will be held on Friday, March 11, at the Union Cemetery of Hellertown, 85 Main...
Helen B. Donaher
Mar 6, 2016
Helen B. Donaher, 94, of Bethlehem, died March 6, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Anna (Mindock) and John Pastir, Sr. Helen was the loving wife of the late Edward J. Donaher, Sr. Helen graduated from Hellertown High School. She was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church and the PA Ladies Slovak Catholic Union Wreath 83. She...
Adolph W. Locher
Mar 5, 2016
Adolph “Ade” W. Locher, Jr., 74 of Easton, died peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the St. Lukes VNA Hospice House in Bethlehem. Born March 10, 1941, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Mary (Yurick) and Adolph W. Locher, Sr. Ade was a graduate of William Allen High School. After high school, he joined the US...
Francis J. Cosgrove
Mar 4, 2016
Francis J. Cosgrove, 97, of Bethlehem, entered eternal life on Friday, March 4, 2016. He was born November 10, 1918 in Waterbury, CT; son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Ford) Cosgrove. Deacon Frank was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 54 years, Irene G. Cosgrove. Frank proudly served in the US Navy during WWII (1941-1946). He served...
Julia Becker
Mar 3, 2016
Julia Becker, 93, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, March 3, 2016. She was born in Ralph, PA; daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Kotarba) Czech. Julia was the devoted wife of 52 years to the late Alexander J. Becker. Julia dedicated her life to her family. She was an American Gold Star Mother. Julia was a parishioner of St....
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