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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Dolores M. Pavkovic
Dec 10, 2023
Dolores M. Pavkovic, 91, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday December 10, 2023 at home. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late John L. Kohlmier and Barbara E. Downey. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Pavkovic. Dolores was a homemaker, devoted wife, and mother to five daughters: Barbara Lefan (Kerry), Theresa Takach...
William R. Shunk, Jr.
Dec 6, 2023
William R. Shunk, Jr., 90, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at his residence. He was the husband of Shirley I. (Feltault) Shunk. Bill was born in Bethlehem on July 3, 1933 to the late William, Sr. and Helen (Doncsecz) Shunk. He served our country in the United States Army Reserve Corp as 1st Lieutenant. Bill worked for...
Robert R. Ridgick
Dec 4, 2023
Robert R. “Bob” Ridgick, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus.
Born on April 30, 1947, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary E. (Dougherty) Ridgick.
Bob served our country in the United States Army and is a Vietnam War veteran. After being discharged from the Army, he went...
Alice Ann Stebelski
Dec 4, 2023
Alice Ann Stebelski, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023.
Born on October 30, 1949, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Sobota) Stebelski.
Alice graduated high school from St. Francis Academy in 1967 and went on to earn her associate degree in nursing from Sacred Heart School of Nursing. She worked at Lehigh...
Ronald C. Haas
Nov 30, 2023
Ronald C. “Ron” Haas, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House.
Born on April 14, 1949, in Shamokin, he was the son of the late Beverly DiSanto.
Ron graduated from Shamokin Area High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from West Chester University. He was an instrumental teacher for the Bethlehem Area School District—where...
Jane C. Decarlo
Nov 29, 2023
Jane C. DeCarlo, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Peter DeCarlo who died May 29, 2012. She was born in Easton on July 29, 1929 to the late Arcangelo and Placida (Mammana) Beretta. Jane worked for the former Easton Hospital in the Accountant Department and then...
Brenda R. Fox
Nov 27, 2023
Brenda R. Fox, 68, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Monday November 27, 2023, at St. Lukes Hospital Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Twp. She was born in Wilkes Barre, PA, the daughter of the late Gordon and Betty Jane (Hennessee) Beacham. She was the wife of Martin M. Fox of Bethlehem, and they would have been married for 40 years...
George H. White
Nov 25, 2023
George H. White, 66, passed away in the early hours of November 25, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1957, in Philadelphia to the late George H. White Sr. and Ruth (Grow) White. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Nancy (Duh) White. He had three siblings, sisters Sherry Burns and Patricia Pettebone, and brother Albert...
Jason M. Talbot
Nov 24, 2023
Jason Talbot, 45, of Bethlehem, passed away at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital on November 24, 2023. He was born in Bethlehem, son of Paul and Ann Marie “Nainsi” Talbot.
Jason loved his son, Aaron Talbot and enjoyed fishing. He is also survived by his sister, Bridget, brother, Timothy and wife, Christina and nieces, Olivia and Ava.
Services will be private.
Mary Jane Taylor
Nov 24, 2023
Mary Jane Taylor née Sylvestre, the wife of Dale W. Taylor, U. S. Navy, ret. went to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 24, 2023, at the age of 88 after a lengthy illness. She is predeceased by her parents, Peggy and Tony Sylvestre, her sister Margaret (Peg married to Capt. Robert Simpson) and her stepdaughter, Sheri Cooper.
MJ...
Luis E. Rivera Ocasio
Nov 23, 2023
Luis Enrique Rivera Ocasio, 20, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Manati, Puerto Rico he was the son of Elaine M. Ocasio Vega and Edgardo Javier Rivera Sastre. He was also the biological son of Luis Angel Rivera, Jr.
After graduating high school Luis went on to college at Penn State where...
Martin J. Lynch
Nov 23, 2023
Martin J. Lynch, 75 of Allentown passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born on September 7, 1948, he was the son of the late Lucy (Hildenberger) and Harry V. Lynch.
Martin was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School Class of 1966, Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales Class of 1970. He did postgraduate studies...
Anna H. Zaun
Nov 21, 2023
Anna H. Zaun, 98, of Hellertown, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2023.
Born on July 8, 1925, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Vlasko) Ezar. Anna was the loving wife of the late John M. Zaun who passed away on November 12, 1975.
Anna worked at various factories before retiring in 1996. She was a...
Rocco W. Bambu
Nov 21, 2023
Rocco W. Bambu, 77, a passionate and dedicated public servant of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Julieann (Melinsky) Bambu. Rocco was born in Fountain Hill on April 9, 1946 to the late Paul J. and Agnes D. (Chicalese) Bambu. He served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army...
Christine M. Rappleyea
Nov 20, 2023
Christine M. Rappleyea, 33 of Northampton, passed away on November 20, 2023, after a fierce battle with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Christine was a warrior during her battle with cancer, a title she took quite literally as she approached her diagnosis with the same tenacity she showed when facing a challenging dirt bike trail.
Christine will be lovingly remembered by...
Donald W. Mack Jr.
Nov 20, 2023
Donald W. Mack, Jr., 71, of Freemansburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2023.
Born on July 27, 1952, in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Donald W. Sr., and Pauline E. (Harry) Mack.
Donald graduated from Liberty High School. He was a member of the 540 Democratic Club and enjoyed going to races. He also enjoyed watching...
Michael A. Indrisek, Jr.
Nov 19, 2023
Michael A. Indrisek, Jr., 81, of Bethlehem, died Sunday November 19, 2023 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Michael J. and Louise (Kruczek) Indrisek. He was married to Kathy Indrisek with whom he would’ve celebrated 55 years this coming November 30th.
Michael proudly served his country...
Nancy Freytes
Nov 17, 2023
Nancy Freytes, 68, of Bethlehem, passed away on November 16, 2023. She was born February 11, 1955, in Manhattan, NY, daughter of the late Raymond and Carmen Mercado. Nancy is the devoted wife of 44 years to her husband, Manuel Freytes. Together they built a beautiful life together filled with love.
Nancy will be remembered for her kindness to everyone she...
Joseph Manley
Nov 17, 2023
Joseph “Skip” Manley, born June 14, 1951, in Scranton, PA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on November 17, 2023, after a brave three-year battle with cancer. Known for his kindness, dependability, and selflessness, Skip's life was marked by his love for family, his dedication to service, and his passion for the outdoors.
Skip was the cherished...
Carolee Rose Cressman
Nov 16, 2023
Carolee Rose Cressman, 82, of Upper Saucon Twp., passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of John R. Cressman. Carolee was born in Allentown on March 14, 1941 to the late Charles and Nellie (Zelko) Barto. She had worked as a Secretary for the former Western Electric for many years. Carolee...
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