OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Kenneth F. Nansteel,

Kenneth F. Nansteel,

Jun 4, 2015

Kenneth Franklin Nansteel, Sr., 88, of Fountain Hill, died Thursday, June 4, 2015. He was born in Fountain Hill, the son of the late Sheldon and Helen M. (Rhoades) Nansteel. He was the devoted husband of Ronatella Rose (Fantasia) Nansteel who died in 1983. Kenneth worked for Bethlehem Steel in the Labor and Construction Department as a bricklayer for 41...

James O. Kelly

James O. Kelly

Jun 4, 2015

James O. Kelly, 73, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, June 04, 2015 in his home with his family by his side. He was born in Quakertown, the son of the late, James and Janice E. (Smith) Kelly. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Ann (Moffit) Kelly and his second wife, Linda Gregory. James worked for Spirax...

Robert Joseph Orwan

Robert Joseph Orwan

Jun 4, 2015

Robert Joseph Orwan, 77, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, June 4, 2015. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late John and Anna Orwan. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Barbara A. Orwan. He proudly served in the US Air Force and retired from the Bethlehem Steel Co. in 1994. Later Bob worked for Hajoca, Industrial...

Kathleen O'Donnell

Kathleen O'Donnell

Jun 3, 2015

Kathleen ODonnell, 64, of Bethlehem died peacefully and unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Urban W. and Barbara M. (Mako) ODonnell. Kathy was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of 1968. She worked as an administrative assistant for the Diocese of Allentown and was active in...

Thomas P. Novak

Thomas P. Novak

Jun 2, 2015

Thomas P. Novak, 46, of Center Valley, died on June 2, 2015, at his home. Born in Fountain Hill on June 25, 1968, he was the son of William J. Novak and the late Catharine (Christman) Novak. Tom was a graduate of Southern Lehigh High School, Penn State and Widener School of Law. He was an attorney with his own...

James M. Fitzpatrick

James M. Fitzpatrick

Jun 1, 2015

James M. Fitzpatrick, “Fitz”, 88, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born February 16, 1927 in Ashley, PA; son of the late James and Margaret (Reidle) Fitzpatrick. James is survived by his devoted wife, Mary J. (Reiser) Fitzpatrick. They would have celebrated their 63rd wedding...

Florence Bellew

Florence Bellew

Jun 1, 2015

Florence Bellew, 88, of Easton, PA passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at Old Orchard Manor Care. She was born in Hoboken, NJ, the daughter of the late Lillian (Beatty) Sciancalepore and Raymond Thall. She was married to James Bellew for 64 years until his passing on December 25, 2013. Florence worked as a nurse for the NY Foundling Hospital...

Anna Palencar

Anna Palencar

May 31, 2015

Anna Palencar, 98, of Center Valley, died peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the Hospice House of St. Lukes. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Katharina (Mateycak) Katrinak. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Palencar. Anna worked as a waitress for the Copper Kettle in Allentown and later worked at Walps Family Restaurant...

Nadine A. Berback

Nadine A. Berback

May 29, 2015

Nadine A. Berback, 77, of Bethlehem, died peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Friday, May 29, 2015. She was born on October 29, 1937 in Bethlehem to the late Armand and Laura (DeWalt) Frankenfield. She was married to Thomas F. Berback, with whom she recently celebrated her 52nd wedding anniversary. Nadine worked at St. Lukes Hospital and...

Berniece "Moni" Apple

Berniece "Moni" Apple

May 27, 2015

Berniece “Moni” K. Apple, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. She was born in Tamaqua, the daughter of the late George and Charlotte (Ditchy) Krell. She was the devoted wife to Dr. John M. Apple, Sr. who died in 1976. Berniece was a nurse in the U.S. Army Nursing Corps during WWII. She was an avid Phillies...

Nick Denofa

Nick Denofa

May 25, 2015

Nick DeNofa, 94, of Bethlehem, died at his residence surrounded by his family and caretakers on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born February 26, 1921 in Bethlehem; son of the late Domenic and Sadie (Gatta) DeNofa. His wife of 40 years, Eleanor (Ringo) DeNofa, passed away on January 11, 2005. He was a former member of Our Lady of...

Fernando I. Dasilva

Fernando I. Dasilva

May 23, 2015

Fernando I. DaSilva, 61, of Bethlehem passed away suddenly Saturday, May 23, 2015 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. Born June 23, 1953 in Avanca, Portugal he was the son of the late Perciosa Valente Fonseca and Manuel Dias Silva. He was married to Maria Dulce (Sousa) DaSilva for 41 years this August 4th. Fernando worked as a foreman...

Edward Faraldo

Edward Faraldo

May 22, 2015

Edward Faraldo, 66, of Freemansburg, passed away on Friday May 22, 2015, at Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born on May 30, 1948 in Bethlehem, son of the late John Faraldo and Frances (Karc) Faraldo of Bethlehem. He was the husband of Christine (Tina) (Rakos) Faraldo. They were married for 48 years...

Fausta Gentile

Fausta Gentile

May 21, 2015

Fausta Gentile, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the St. Lukes Hospice House. Born August 12, 1920 in Italy she was the daughter of the late Josephine (Caprara) and John Malatesta. She was married to Frank Gentile for 61 years until his passing on April 22, 2002. Fausta worked in the textile manufacturing industry for 35...

Michael J. Sopko

Michael J. Sopko

May 21, 2015

Michael J. Sopko, Jr., 74, of Bethlehem, PA, died Thursday, May 21, 2015. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late, Michael J. Sopko, Sr. and Isabel (Reagan) Sopko. He was the loving husband to Dorothy (Danko) Sopko. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this past February. Michael worked for the City of Bethlehem for over 40 years....

Michael Bachik

Michael Bachik

May 21, 2015

Michael Bachik, 84, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at St. Annes Retirement Community in Columbia, PA. He was the son of the late John and Mary (Kopcho) Bachik and preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Klumpp (1979) and his second wife, Nancy Schutter (2009). He was also predeceased by his siblings: Clarence, George and John...

Joseph J. Geiter

Joseph J. Geiter

May 19, 2015

Joseph “Dakota Jack” Geiter, 73, of Bath, Pa. passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2015 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. He was born on February 21, 1942 in Kroisbach, Hungary, son of the late Joseph and Katharina (Ivanschitz) Geiter. He immigrated to the United States in 1950. He was the husband of Felicia (Giobbi) Geiter. They celebrated 51 years...

Irene A. Petko

Irene A. Petko

May 19, 2015

Irene A. Petko, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Bethlehem on June 30, 1922, she was a life-long resident of this community. She was eldest child and only daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Simo) Anderko. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph “Pat” P. Petko who...

Roslyn D'Andria

Roslyn D'Andria

May 18, 2015

Roslyn DAndria, 89, of Bethlehem, formerly of Somerset, NJ, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 at Westminster Village in Allentown. Born January 1, 1926 in Jamaica Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and May Nussbaum. She was preceded in death by her husband Roland DAndria. She is survived by her son, Neil DAndria, daughter, Donna wife...

Mary L. Cabrera

Mary L. Cabrera

May 16, 2015

Mary L. Cabrera, 76, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, May 16, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Robert T. and Marcella (Carr) Hart. She was happily married to Richard Cabrera. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this past February. Mary worked in the accounts payable department at Bethlehem Steel and...

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