OBITUARIES

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

Dolores Duda

Dolores Duda

Feb 15, 2015

“Dolores” Rosalie Duda, 76, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, February 15, 2015. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mosko) Duda. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Brian Duda, and Felicia, wife of Thomas Fliszar; granddaughter, Lauren Fliszar; sister, Joanne Gerlach; nieces, Diane Richter, and Deairdre Kemmerer; and nephew, Troy Gerlach. She was...

Bobby J. Berry

Bobby J. Berry

Feb 14, 2015

Bobby J. Berry, 83, of Hellertown, formerly of Dallas, and Plano, Texas, died on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Lyons VA Hospital, Lyons, NJ. Born in Sedalia, MO, he was the son of the late Vaughn and Kathryn (Hall) Berry. He was the loving husband of Eueldean (Bush) Berry; they were married 61 years. Bobby was a retired U.S....

Evangeline Stiros

Evangeline Stiros

Feb 14, 2015

Evangeline Stiros, 78, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late John and Alexandra (Zozos) Fournaris. She was the loving wife of Helias Stiros; they were married 60 years. She dedicated her life to her family and was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Bethlehem. Evangeline will...

Allen W. Raisner

Allen W. Raisner

Feb 12, 2015

Allen W. Raisner, 60, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday February 12, 2015 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. He was born on December 26, 1954 in Easton, Pa., son of the late Walter and Betty (Huegel) Kulp. Allen worked as an office technician for DSC Logistics in Macungie. He was an avid motorcycle rider, and Nascar and Pittsburgh Steeler...

Michael N. Potkovac Ii

Michael N. Potkovac Ii

Feb 11, 2015

Michael N. Potkovac II, 83, of Bethlehem Twp., died on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Bethlehem; son of the late Michael N. and Alice (Noonan) Potkovac. Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Annette (Dick) Potkovac. Michael proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He...

Dorothy M. Pack

Dorothy M. Pack

Feb 11, 2015

Dorothy M. Pack, 85, of Bethlehem Twp., died suddenly on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. She was born in Altoona, PA the daughter of the late, Cletus O. and Ruth A. (Wesley) McCully. She was the loving wife of the late Billy D. Pack; they were married 60 years. She was an Operator for the Bell System in both PA and...

Helen Micolochick

Helen Micolochick

Feb 8, 2015

Helen Micolochick, 78, of Bethlehem Twp., died on Sunday, February 8, 2015. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Bosoti) Szabo. She was the loving wife of Andrew Micolochick. They were married 59 years. Helen was a crossing guard for many years at Farmersville Elementary School. She loved to shop, bake, and cook halupkies....

Rosemary E. Fornauf

Rosemary E. Fornauf

Feb 7, 2015

Rosemary E. Fornauf, 71, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2015. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of Theresa (Mastropieri) Bednar of Bethlehem and the late John Bednar. She was the wife of the late Daryl “Bo” Fornauf who died in 2006; they were married 29 years. She was employed by B. Braun Medical for the past...

Lynn J. Jones

Lynn J. Jones

Feb 7, 2015

Lynn J. Jones, 71, died on Saturday, February 7, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born in New York City; daughter of the late Peter W. and Lillian (Maier) Maslanka. She was married to the late PA State Trooper George A. Jones, Jr. who passed in 1995. Lynn was raised in Newark, Delaware and attended Newark High...

George O. Sampson, Iii

George O. Sampson, Iii

Feb 6, 2015

George O. Sampson, III, 58, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 in his home. Born June 14, 1956 in Maryland he was the son of the late Betty (Lewis) and George Sampson. He was married to Lisa (Ludwick) Sampson with whom he celebrated 37 years of marriage this past July 2nd. George will be lovingly remembered by...

Maryann S. Hancharick

Maryann S. Hancharick

Feb 6, 2015

Maryann S. Hancharick, 98, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, February 6, 2015. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Maryanna (Czuba) and Idzi Gawlik. She was the wife of the late Paul Hancharick who died in 1976. She was a professional dancer and instructor and a member of St. Annes Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Maryann will be lovingly...

Patricia G Adamek

Patricia G Adamek

Feb 5, 2015

Patricia G. Adamek, 82, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Libera (DelGrosso) DeStasio. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard Adamek, Sr. who died in 1986. Patricia devoted her life to her family. She was a parishioner of the...

Joann A. Bednar

Joann A. Bednar

Feb 5, 2015

Joann A. Bednar, 81, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, February 05, 2015 at St. Lukes Hospital. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Sarah (Kealey) and Warren H. Bicking, Sr. She was the wife of the late Donald R. Bednar, Sr. She worked as a billing clerk, beginning with Lehigh Valley Railroad and retiring with Conrail. She...

Renee Altimare

Renee Altimare

Feb 3, 2015

Renee Altimare, 55, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family. Born May 12, 1959 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of Joseph Gutierrez and the late Florentina (Garcia) Gutierrez. Renee will be lovingly remembered by her partner, Chris Wojcik, daughter, Natalie Altimare, sons, Joseph, Peter, James Jr. and Anthony Altimare, brothers, Joseph...

Louis G. Ross

Louis G. Ross

Feb 3, 2015

Louis G. Ross, 96, of Bethlehem, PA, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Holy Family Manor. He was the loving husband of Rose (Salabsky) Ross. They observed their 70th wedding anniversary before her death in 2010. Louis worked for Bethlehem Steel as a Heater in the 12 to 18” Mill and was later transferred to the shipping yards before retiring...

Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Hawkins

Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Hawkins

Feb 3, 2015

Cynthia M. “Cindy” Hawkins, 57, of Zionville, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Born in Newport News, VA, she was the daughter of Georgia (Luke) Grosch of Bethlehem, and the late David Nagorski. She was employed by Target, Quakertown, where she was a sales associate. Cindy will be lovingly remembered by her mom, Georgia; sons, Daniel and Robert Hawkins; brother,...

Stephen J. Hayden

Stephen J. Hayden

Feb 1, 2015

Stephen J. Hayden, 89, of Emmaus, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, February 1, 2015. He was born July 22, 1925 in Bethlehem; son of the late Stephen and Mary (Kozar) Hajdinyak. Stephen was married to his devoted wife, Eleanor J. (Roth) Hayden in 1950; enjoying 64 years of marriage together. Stephen held the rank of Tech Sergeant in the...

Rhudean O. Spencer

Rhudean O. Spencer

Jan 31, 2015

Rhudean O. Spencer, 93, of Bethlehem, died on January 31, 2015 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, Pa. She was born on March 3, 1921 in Jenkinsville, SC., daughter of the late Walter and Hattie (Lake) ONeal. She was the wife of the late Glen Spencer who died in 1993. Rhudean was a supervisor at the Chide Dress Co. for...

Helen M. Beer

Helen M. Beer

Jan 30, 2015

Helen M. Beer, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born September 18, 1919 she was the daughter of the late Anna (Rituper) and Mathias Macsek. She was married to the late Emil Beer who was killed in action during WWII. Helen worked and retired from Champion Spark Plug in Hellertown. She...

Jennie Pecsek

Jennie Pecsek

Jan 29, 2015

Jennie Pecsek, 89, of Bethlehem, PA, died on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Born in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wasyl and Pauline (Bobelock) Tyciak. She was the loving wife of the late Stephen “Hips” Pecsek. They were married 43 years until his death in 1990. Jennie dedicated her life to her family. She was a member...

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