OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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