OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Colin M. Batarick

Colin M. Batarick

Nov 8, 2015

Colin M. Batarick, 29, of Walnutport, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, November 8, 2015. He was born in Allentown, the son of Ronald P. and Jo-Ellen F. (Yankovich) Batarick of Walnutport. Colin was a graduate of Northampton High School where he participated in the Best Buddies Program. Through the program his passion for caring for others was...

Tom Mccarren

Tom Mccarren

Nov 8, 2015

Hugh T. "Tom" McCarren, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Hugh T. and Elise (Carr) McCarren. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Ashley (Clark) McCarren. Tom began his career in advertising at McGraw-Hill and PW Publishing. Then founded, owned and operated...

Michael Bauder

Michael Bauder

Nov 8, 2015

Michael Bauder, 44, of Northampton, died on Sunday, November 8, 2015. He was born September 4, 1971 in Bethlehem; son of Dorothy Bauder and Ralph Louis Rodriguez. Michael was a graduate of Freedom High School, where he was part of the Vo-Tech program. He was a hard worker and has worked as a Refrigeration Technician since he was 17 years...

Cecilia "Cel" Zakeski

Cecilia "Cel" Zakeski

Nov 8, 2015

Cecilia “Cel” Zakeski, 86, of Bethlehem, PA died on Sunday morning, November 8, 2015 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born August 31, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Mizak) and Joseph Labuda. She married John Zakeski in a military wedding ceremony at Camp Cook, California on April 11, 1951. Cel graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School....

Mary J. Ford

Mary J. Ford

Nov 7, 2015

Mary J. (Mamay) Ford, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away in her home on Friday, November 6, 2015. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Susanna (Beno) Mamay. After graduating from Bethlehem Catholic High School, she worked in the business office at the Allentown State Hospital. Upon her marriage to the late James R. Ford, she...

Eloisa Domingo De Jesús

Eloisa Domingo De Jesús

Nov 7, 2015

Eloisa Domingo de Jes&uacutes of Bethlehem, PA, beloved wife of Jos M. de Jes&uacutes, Sr., passed away on November 7, 2015 in her home. A native of Bulacan and Baguio City, Philippines, she was the daughter of Jos Domingo and Felicidad Angeles. Eloisa was a loving and much loved wife, mother, and grandmother, and former teacher of English, literature, and...

Darious "Puto" Ryan Condash

Darious "Puto" Ryan Condash

Nov 6, 2015

Darious “Puto” Ryan Condash, 9, of Allentown passed away Friday evening. Born December 13, 2005 in Allentown to Xiomara Merced and Steven Santiago. Darious was a fourth grader at Francis H. Sheckler Elementary School in Catasauqua. He loved being around his family and friends and taking trips to Dorney Park or playing sports. Darious was a member of the Eastside...

Isac "Chory" Flores

Isac "Chory" Flores

Nov 6, 2015

Isac Flores, 87, of Kissimmee, FL, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, November 6th at Osceola Regional Medical Center. Born in Guavate, Puerto Rico, to the late Pablo Flores and Camila Fontanez Flores, Isac came to settle his roots in Bethlehem, PA. He was married for 62 years to Gloria Maldonaldo Flores,...

Thomas G. Morrissey

Thomas G. Morrissey

Nov 5, 2015

Thomas G. “Tommy” Morrissey, 72, of Bethlehem and formerly of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Vincent and Freida (Monshein) Morrissey. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judith (Seislove) Morrissey. Tommy was employed by the Bethlehem Steel and worked in his familys business, Rich Mar...

Carl "Pinky" R. Orbin

Carl "Pinky" R. Orbin

Nov 2, 2015

Carl “Pinky” R. Orbin, 84, of Allentown passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. Born October 7, 1931 in Fountain Hill he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Carl) Orbin. He was married to the late Kathleen A. (Gallis) Orbin for 30 years until her death on November 24, 2001. Carl worked for the Bethlehem Steel as a...

Joseph G. Buragino

Joseph G. Buragino

Nov 1, 2015

Joseph, G., Buragino, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Gregorio and Maria (Cilenti) Buragina. Joe is survived by his wife of 66 years, Frances (Tallarico) Buragino. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Joe worked at Bethlehem Steel for 23 years as a computer programmer in...

Helen Hudak

Helen Hudak

Nov 1, 2015

Helen Hudak, 95, of Bethlehem passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born October 25, 1920 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Spevak) Kelhart. She was married to the late Edward J. Hudak, Sr. Helen worked at Western Electric and was a member of the Western Electric Pioneers. She...

Violet Rose Uliana

Violet Rose Uliana

Nov 1, 2015

Violet Rose (Machek) Uliana, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at her residence with her loving family by her side after a several year battle with cancer. She would have celebrated her 89th birthday on November 4th. Violet was born in Primrose, PA; daughter of the late Fortunat “Andy” and Mary (Sray) Machek. She was the devoted and...

Mary Ann J. Kloo

Mary Ann J. Kloo

Oct 31, 2015

Mary Ann J. Kloo, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Born in Bethlehem, on February 11, 1941, she was the daughter of the late George and Barbara (Hilbert) Kloo. Mary Ann graduated from Liberty High School. She worked for The Bethlehem Steel as an executive secretary and later at EDS as a systems analyst. She will...

Kathryn Keefe

Kathryn Keefe

Oct 28, 2015

Kathryn “Kay” Keefe, 86, of Bethlehem died on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. She was born September 19, 1929 in Reading, PA; daughter of the late Donald Focht and Winifred Boatwright. She was the devoted wife of 59 years to her late husband, John “Jack” Keefe. Kay attended Immaculata University and Moravian College prior to dedicating her life to her family....

Joseph E. Laky

Joseph E. Laky

Oct 28, 2015

Joseph E. Laky, 83, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. He was born March 19, 1932 in Bethlehem; son of the late Ignatius and Ernestine (Beitler) Laky. He was the loving husband of Rose Ann (Rudzie) Laky. Tuesday November 3, 2015 will be their 59th wedding anniversary. Joseph proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean...

Genevieve Reed

Genevieve Reed

Oct 28, 2015

Genevieve Reed, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of Betty (Cooke) Pagan and the late Raymond Pagan. She was a parishioner of Holy Infancy Catholic Church. Genevieve was loved by her family and her children were at her bedside every step of the way. She will be dearly missed by her...

Donald T. Knoblick

Donald T. Knoblick

Oct 26, 2015

Donald T. Knoblick, Sr., 85, of Bethlehem, died Monday, October 26, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Fred “Fritz” and Mary (Albert) Knoblick. He was the loving husband to Bernadine “Bernie” (Barth) Knoblick. They were married 60 years before her death in 2010. Donald worked in the sales department at Bethlehem...

Thomas W. Ettl

Thomas W. Ettl

Oct 26, 2015

Thomas W. Ettl, 81, of Allentown, died on Monday, October 26, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Allentown, son of the late Francis and Frances (Miller) Ettl. Tom was the loving husband of 40 years to Diana B. (Blatnik) Ettl. He was a graduate of William Allen High School and proudly served in the Army Reserves and National...

Arthur J. Seitz

Arthur J. Seitz

Oct 24, 2015

Arthur J. Seitz, III died on Saturday, October 24, 2015. He was born January 9, 1978 in Bethlehem. AJ was a 1996 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and attended Penn State University. AJ was a talented Electrician. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Sharon (Hinkle) Seitz of Hanover Township; father, Arthur J. Seitz, Jr. of South Carolina;...

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