OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

John W. Van Keuren

John W. Van Keuren

Dec 15, 2014

John W. Van Keuren, 88, of Bethlehem, Pa. passed Monday Dec.15, 2014, at his home. He was the son of the late Charles W. and Dorothy (Walbert) Van Keuren. Graduate of LHS & Lehigh Univ., Veteran of World War II., Member of the Masons., and Div Supt of the Blast Furnaces of Bethlehem Steel. Survivors: Wife, Barbara (Reese), Daughters, Jane...

John J. Kuruc

John J. Kuruc

Dec 12, 2014

John J. Kuruc, 90, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday December 12, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa. He was born on May 13, 1924 in Bethlehem, son of the late Adam and Veronica (Mingora) Kuruc. He was the husband of the late Lorena (Holschwander) Kuruc. John was a police officer and detective for the City of Bethlehem...

Lucille Ann Fowler

Lucille Ann Fowler

Dec 12, 2014

Lucille Ann Fowler, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2014; she was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Margaret A. (Pecuch) Mraz. She was the loving wife of Glenn S. Fowler; they celebrated their 60th anniversary in April. Lucille devoted her life to her...

Helen M. Zamadics

Helen M. Zamadics

Dec 12, 2014

Helen M. Zamadics, 94, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Baraniak) Zebrowski. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene J. Zamadics who died in 2009. Helen worked in the garment industry for 50 years. She was a member...

Genevieve A. Lanski

Genevieve A. Lanski

Dec 11, 2014

Genevieve A. Lanski, 74, of Northampton, died peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2014; she was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Lucian and Rita (Andreoli) de Leon. She is survived by her companion of 40 years, Joseph Stupak. She was employed by K-mart where she was a Personnel Manager for many...

Madelyn M. Delker

Madelyn M. Delker

Dec 11, 2014

Madelyn M. “Maggie” Delker, 74, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly in her sleep on Thursday, December 11, 2014. She was born November 27, 1940, in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Vincent and Elizabeth (Balshi) Zahurak. Maggie is survived by her husband of over 45 years, Joseph F. Delker. Maggie was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, class of 1958; and...

Andrea L. Posivak

Andrea L. Posivak

Dec 10, 2014

Andrea L. Posivak, 67, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, in the loving company of her family. Born in Stroudsburg, she was the daughter of the late, Charles and Felicia (Zarate) Makatura, and the loving wife of David T. Posivak; they were married 32 years. She was a parishioner of Notre Dame Catholic Church,...

Debra A. King

Debra A. King

Dec 10, 2014

Debra A. King, 59, of Bethlehem Twp. died on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of Joseph Bartek of Bethlehem; and the late Theresa (Kovjanovic) Bartek. She was the devoted wife of Donald D. King; they were married 29 years this past February. Debra was employed by the BASD for the past 17 years and...

Betty Lou Delgrosso

Betty Lou Delgrosso

Dec 9, 2014

In the early morning hours on Tuesday, December 9th, Betty Lou Conkling DelGrosso of South Bethlehem, peacefully transitioned to Heaven. She leaves behind her husband of 54 years, Anthony DelGrosso, their son David DelGrosso and wife, Lisa of Kunkletown; daughter, Michele Bryant and husband, Rodney of Austin, TX; son, John DelGrosso of Allentown; daughters, Toni Ann (Itsy) DelGrosso - Sweeney...

Timothy P. Cassidy

Timothy P. Cassidy

Dec 9, 2014

Timothy P. Cassidy, 63, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, December 09, 2014. He was born May 5, 1951; son of Helen R. (Knauss) Cassidy of Bethlehem and the late Robert J. Cassidy. Timothy was a 1969 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School where he was a state champion wrestler and later graduated from Princeton University. Timothy began his career as...

Charles H. Schleppy

Charles H. Schleppy

Dec 8, 2014

Charles Schleppy, 80, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, December 8, 2014. He was born April 20, 1934; the eldest of 10 children. Charles was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 46 years, Virginia M. “Jean” Schleppy. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Charles worked as a construction foreman for many years. He was...

Mildred J. Seyfried

Mildred J. Seyfried

Dec 8, 2014

Mildred J. Seyfried, 80, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, December 08, 2014. She was born November 21, 1934; daughter of the late John W. and Alma (Deifenderfer) Seyfried. Mildred was cared for by her friends at Access Services and was a member of the Senior Adult Day Care Center at the YWCA. She will be dearly missed by her sisters,...

Marvin James Richter

Marvin James Richter

Dec 7, 2014

Marvin James Richter, born on September 22, 1947 in Shawano, WI went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 7, 2014 at his home in Bethlehem, PA. Marvin graduated from Shawano High School in 1965 before continuing his education and graduating from North Central University in Minneapolis, MN in 1969 and 1970. Marvin continued his education with...

Rosemarie Brotzman

Rosemarie Brotzman

Dec 7, 2014

Rosemarie (Ronca) Brotzman, 64, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 with her family by her side at Cedarbrook Nursing home in Fountain Hill, due to complications from MS. Born August 6, 1950 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Rose “Tootsie” (Messina) and Lewis Ronca. Rosemarie will be lovingly remembered by her son, Michael Ditalia and...

Peter O. Dugan

Peter O. Dugan

Dec 7, 2014

Peter O. Dugan, 54, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, December 7, 2014. He was born November 28, 1960; son of the late Edward M. and Anna R. (Sabota) Dugan. He is survived by his devoted wife of 15 years, Kathleen P. Dugan. Peter was a graduate of Bloomsburg University. He worked inside sales for Valley Industrial Rubber for 25 years....

Eugene E. Wysocki

Eugene E. Wysocki

Dec 5, 2014

Eugene E. Wysocki, 70, of Bethlehem Township passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital Anderson Campus. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Dorothy (Boyer) and William Wysocki. He was married to Shirley A. Wysocki for 21 years. Eugene worked for PP&L, Ran Printing Press and Walmart on 248 in the hunting department. He...

Edward A. Weiss

Edward A. Weiss

Dec 4, 2014

Edward A. Weiss Jr., 93, of Bethlehem passed away early Thursday evening at Kirkland Village. He was born in Allentown, Pa., son of the late Edward and Minnie Weiss of Greenawalds, Pa. Edward was a graduate of South Whitehall High School Class of 1939, and served in the US Army during WW II, stationed in New Caledonia, Okinawa, and Korea,...

Michael O. Beahm

Michael O. Beahm

Dec 2, 2014

Michael O. Beahm Sr., 60, of Bethlehem died on Tuesday December 2, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. He was born on February 19, 1954 in Bethlehem, son of the late James and Jean (Conrad) Beahm. Michael worked as a sanitation worker and also as a landscaper before he retired. He served his country in the US Marines from...

Margaret Dancho

Margaret Dancho

Dec 2, 2014

Margaret Dancho, 96, of Bethlehem Twp., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 in her home. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late, John and Julia (Mulzet) Judd. She was the widow of Stephen Szever and John Dancho. Margaret dedicated her life to her family. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Bethlehem Twp. She...

Mildred Jeanette Westgate

Mildred Jeanette Westgate

Nov 30, 2014

Mildred Jeanette Westgate, 90, died on November 30, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, PA; daughter of the late David Watts Field and Mildred (Werkheiser) Field, Mildred was the 4th of 5 children. Mildred resided in Allentown since 1950 and was a resident there until her move to Whitehall Manor in February of 2010. Mildred was a Reading High School graduate, class...

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