OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Margaret A. Wagner

Margaret A. Wagner

Nov 30, 2014

Margaret A. Wagner, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Sacred Heart Senior Living in Lower Saucon Township. Born September 22, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Margaret (OMara) and Eugene J. Sharkey. She was married to Joseph C. Wagner for 56 years until his passing on April 15, 2014. Margaret was a 1952 graduate...

Jeffrey Mark Kocsis

Jeffrey Mark Kocsis

Nov 27, 2014

Jeffrey Mark Kocsis, Sr., 55, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at his home. He was born February 26, 1959; son of the late Alex and Johanna (Mondschein) Kocsis. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Michele Marie (Bertolino) Kocsis. Big Jeff was a graduate of Allentown College. He spent a majority of his...

Antonio M. Cartagena

Antonio M. Cartagena

Nov 25, 2014

Antonio M. Cartagena, Sr., 53 of Bethlehem died Tuesday, November 25. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of Sonia Medina and the late Hector Medina, Sr. Antonio will be lovingly remembered by his mother, son, Antonio Cartagena, II and longtime girlfriend, Stephanie Johnson, daughter, Monica Cartagena, brother, Hector Medina, Jr., five sisters and four grandchildren, Gabriel, Kylie, Jaiden...

Isabella M. Zavar

Isabella M. Zavar

Nov 24, 2014

Isabella M. Zavar, 88, died Monday, November 24, 2014, one year to the day that her late husband of 63 years, Joseph E. Zavar, passed. She was born in Bethlehem on December 20, 1925; son of the late Louis Bambu, Sr. and Margaret (Kiss) Bambu. Isabella worked as a cashier at Bethlehem Catholic High School for 19 years. She was...

Anne K. Bambu

Anne K. Bambu

Nov 23, 2014

Anne K. Bambu, 102, died on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Holy Family Manor. She was born November 7, 1912; daughter of the late Louis and Mary C. (Karp) Karpowich. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Bambu in 1950. Anne was both a volunteer and employee of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church for many years. At...

John J. Horninger

John J. Horninger

Nov 19, 2014

John J. Horninger, Jr., 76, of Bethlehem, PA, died Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital Fountain Hill. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late John J. Horninger, Sr. and Anna C. (Henn) Horninger. He was the loving husband of 54 years, to Jeannette M. (Gackenbach) Horninger. John worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 43...

Victoria Pillar

Victoria Pillar

Nov 17, 2014

Victoria Pillar, 91, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, November 17, 2014 at Kirkland Village. She was born in New Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Shelesky. She was the loving wife of the late, Martin A. Pillar, Jr. They were married 64 years before his death in 2011. Victoria dedicated her life to her family and...

Irma J. Murillo

Irma J. Murillo

Nov 16, 2014

Irma J. Murillo, 78, of Palmerton, passed away peacefully at Hospice House of St. Lukes in Bethlehem on Sunday, November 16, 2014. She was born June 10, 1936 in Aguascalientes, Mexico; daughter of the late, Manuel Rios and Josephine Juarez Sanchez. Irma was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Jose Murillo. Irma was a graduate of Jose...

Margaret G. Bolcar

Margaret G. Bolcar

Nov 15, 2014

Margaret G. Bolcar, 88, of Bethlehem passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem surrounded by her family. Born August 26, 1926 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Susanna (Yenchick) and Martin A. Mish. She was married to Vincent P. Bolcar for 47 years until his death on October 25, 2009. Margaret worked...

Georgine Catherine Finn

Georgine Catherine Finn

Nov 15, 2014

Georgine Catherine Finn, 84, of Bethlehem Township passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at The Hospice House of the VNA of St. Lukes. Born June 16, 1930 in Sheppton, PA she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Konschnik) and Arthur Lorah. She was predeceased by her husband, David R. Finn. Georgine worked as a waitress at the Bethlehem Steel...

Anna Labar

Anna Labar

Nov 12, 2014

Anna (Domyan) LaBar, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away November 12, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born April 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Annie (Nemeth) and Charles Domyan. She was married to Frank LaBar for 62 years until his death on May 4, 2007. Anna dedicated her life to caring for her family. She and...

Mary R. Steixner

Mary R. Steixner

Nov 11, 2014

Mary R. Steixner, 94 of Bethlehem; died on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the Hospice House of St. Lukes. She was born January 27, 1920; daughter of the late George and Rose Mary Mazsa. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John L. Steixner. She attended Liberty High School and was a parishioner of St. John...

Mary M. Piechota

Mary M. Piechota

Nov 9, 2014

Mary M. Piechota, 87, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, November 09, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was born December 14, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, PA; daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Hudak) Michaels. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley F. Piechota. They were married January 31, 1948 at Sacred Heart Church in Wilkes-Barre. Mary worked for...

Josephine Marie Kern

Josephine Marie Kern

Nov 9, 2014

Josephine Marie Kern, 97, passed peacefully at Hospice House of St. Lukes on Sunday, November 9, 2014. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Cynthia Davis; her grandchildren, Kim Donatelli and her husband, Andy; Rick Davis and his wife, Michele and four great grandchildren, Cole and Lex Donatelli and Sarah and Allison Davis. A graveside ceremony will be held...

John R. Rekos

John R. Rekos

Nov 9, 2014

John R. Rekos, 91, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at his sons house in West Chester, Pa with family at his side. Born in Lansford, PA, he was the son of the late John J. and Veronica (Tokar) Rekos. He was the devoted husband of Margaret E. (Miller) Rekos; they were high school sweethearts and married...

Patrick J. Skelly

Patrick J. Skelly

Nov 6, 2014

Patrick J. Skelly, “Uncle Pat”, 83, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, November 06, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Bethlehem; son of the late, John and Grace (Ward) Skelly. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Irene (Gecsek) Skelly. Pat drove a coal truck for his uncle Bernie after which he drove for Modern Transfer Co....

Nancy M. Diconcetto

Nancy M. Diconcetto

Nov 5, 2014

Nancy M. DiConcetto, 93, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Westminster Village in Allentown. She was born on October 15, 1921 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Antonio and Angeline Covino. She was the wife of the late Primo A. DiConcetto. Nancy was a homemaker, seamstress, and receptionist at her son, Dr. Joseph DiConcettos office. She...

Frank Louis Miholics

Frank Louis Miholics

Nov 4, 2014

Frank Louis Miholics, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 in his home. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Mary (Kovacs) and Frank Miholics. He was married to Rosemarie (Leonard) Miholics. Frank worked for Sure Fit, Inc. in Bethlehem for over 30 years retiring as a Production Manager. He was a past member...

Jean A. Davis

Jean A. Davis

Nov 3, 2014

Jean A. Davis, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, November 3, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was born in Shenandoah, PA, the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Leitzel) Davis. Jean worked for Bethlehem Steel as a secretary. She was a member of Emmanuel ECC. Jean will be lovingly remembered by her brother, William Davis and his wife,...

Susan M. Ripple

Susan M. Ripple

Nov 2, 2014

Susan M. Ripple, 64, of Bethlehem, died at home on Sunday, November 2, 2014. She was born June 14, 1950 in Allentown; daughter of the late, Frank and Laura (Celeste) Maderic. Susan was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Gary A. Ripple. Susan worked as a teacher aide for the Bethlehem Area School District, primarily serving and...

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