OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Venetia Shirley Vogelsang

Venetia Shirley Vogelsang

Feb 23, 2024

Venetia S. Vogelsang, 60, of Bethlehem Twp, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. She was the loving wife of Jeffrey Vogelsang, they celebrated 35 years of marriage this past October.

Born on May 29, 1963, in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Shirley (Stout) and Victor Koszi, Jr.

Venetia had an extraordinary love for animals—she enjoyed any and...

Patrick J. Hannon

Patrick J. Hannon

Feb 22, 2024

Patrick J. Hannon, 59, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Born on April 2, 1964, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Mary Ellen (O’Connell) and Luke Hannon.

Patrick is survived by several cousins.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 2-4:00 p.m. at the South Mountain Park-Upper Pavilion, 1515 N. Mountain...

Maria Helena Almeida

Maria Helena Almeida

Feb 21, 2024

Maria Helena Almeida, 81, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Wednesday February 21, 2024, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. She was born in Santiago de Cassurraes, Portugal, the daughter of the late Jose and Rosa (Rodrigues) Viegas. She was the wife of Carlos A. Almeida of Bethlehem, PA. and they were married for 61years. Maria was a member...

David R. Finn, Jr.

David R. Finn, Jr.

Feb 19, 2024

David R. Finn, Jr., 70, of Allentown passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. Born in Bethlehem on June 15, 1953, he was the son of the late Georgine C. (Lorah) and David R. Finn, Sr.

David was an avid sports fan who loved the Yankees and Mets. He enjoyed walking the Ironton Rail Trail, Star Trek and mushroom hunting in...

Kathleen D. Locher

Kathleen D. Locher

Feb 17, 2024

Kathleen D. Locher, 66 of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Fountain Hill. She was the wife of Michael J. Locher. Kathleen was born in Fountain Hill on April 16, 1957 to the late James E., Sr. and Anne M. (Hoch) Higgins. Kathleen's commitment to her career was evident in her 43 years of service at...

Peter J. Ginesi

Peter J. Ginesi

Feb 15, 2024

Peter J. Ginesi, 97, of Hellertown died peacefully Thursday, February 15, 2024 surrounded by loving

family. Born in Clark, NJ he was the son of the late Rose Servino and Louis Ginesi. He was married

to his lifelong partner Theresa M. (Demyan) Ginesi of Bethlehem.

Peter graduated from Lehigh University, where he was very proud member of the 1950 undefeated...

Donald William Miles

Donald William Miles

Feb 14, 2024

Donald William Miles, 75, of Bethlehem, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, from metastatic prostate cancer. Husband of the late Julia (Bronstein) Miles (d. Oct. 26, 2016), he was born on December 19, 1948 to the late William R. and Mary P. (Coons) Miles and raised in Cranford, NJ. A graduate of Lehigh University (‘71), Don earned his law...

James E. Shunk

James E. Shunk

Feb 14, 2024

James E. Shunk, 85, of Paupack, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Jim was born in Bethlehem on February 10, 1939 to the late William, Sr. and Helen (Doncsecz) Shunk.

He retired from the Bethlehem Steel in 1984 and enjoyed an active lifestyle at his cabin in the woods of Lake Wallenpaupack. As a lifetime member of the...

Joan Stetz

Joan Stetz

Feb 13, 2024

Joan Stetz, 86, of Bethlehem has fallen asleep in the hope of Resurrection unto life eternal. Born July 12, 1937 to the late Michael and Mary Stetz in Buck Run, PA.

Joan was a 1955 graduate of Cass Township High School. She went on to earn degrees at the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, Wilkes University and Reading Hospital School of...

Joan M. Andrews

Joan M. Andrews

Feb 11, 2024

Joan Mies Andrews, 83, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on February 11, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1940, in Bethlehem, PA, to the late Angela C. (Hoffstetter) and John F. Mies.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde C. Andrews, her son Matthew M. Andrews, and her siblings Anna Marie Minarik and John “Jack” L. Mies.

Joan...

C. Paul Lehotsky

C. Paul Lehotsky

Feb 10, 2024

Paul Lehotsky, 96, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Country Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bethlehem Township. Born in Throop, PA, he was the son of Steven and Helen (Zilla) Lehotsky. He was married to Florence A. (Neubauer) for 63 years until her death on March 4, 2011.   

 Paul proudly served his country in the U.S....

Luis Ortiz Jr.

Luis Ortiz Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

Luis Ortiz Jr., 61, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Hershey Medical Center.

Born on July 30, 1962, in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Luis Ortiz Saez and Maria Elena Ortiz Quinones.

Luis worked at Koch 33 Toyota for over 30 years. Luis had a pure soul—he was a tremendous father, extremely caring and would...

Dr. Robert John Trotta

Dr. Robert John Trotta

Feb 7, 2024

Dr. Robert John Trotta, 67, of Bethlehem passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 28, 1956, and was the son of the late Cono and Philomena (Neopolitan) Trotta. A brilliant man, Dr. Trotta pursued his love for science and humanity at New York University, where he earned his MD and...

Mary M. Kolleogy

Mary M. Kolleogy

Feb 4, 2024

Mary M. Kolleogy, 76, of Palmerton, PA passed away on Sunday February 4, 2024, at Scenic View Personal Care in Palmerton. She was born in Nurnberg, Germany, the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Doyle) LaForm. She was the wife of the late John H. Kelleogy who died in 1998. Mary worked as a licensed practical nurse at Gracedale...

Ronald T. Unger

Ronald T. Unger

Feb 4, 2024

Ronald T. Unger, 74, of Bethlehem, died on February 4, 2024, after a six-year battle with cancer. Ronald was born April 5, 1949, in Bethlehem, the son of the late Ludwig A. and Helen (Kuseryk) Unger. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Kandy Ellen Unger. Ron will be lovingly remembered as a good man, with a...

Olga L. Donchez

Olga L. Donchez

Feb 2, 2024

Olga L. Donchez, 94, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. Born on March 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Fannie (Kucsan) and Miklos Leposa. She was the loving wife of the late Edward H. Donchez.

Olga dedicated her life to her family. Her unconditional love will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, and...

George Milton Blawn, Jr.

George Milton Blawn, Jr.

Jan 31, 2024

George Milton Blawn, Jr., 87, a lifelong resident of Bethlehem, passed away on January 31, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1936, son of the late George Milton Blawn, Sr. and Dorothy (Elliott) Blawn. George is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann Blawn. The two were married April 29, 1989.

George will be lovingly remembered as a caring, sensitive man...

Sylvia J. Bicking

Sylvia J. Bicking

Jan 31, 2024

Sylvia J. Bicking, 87, formerly of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 19, 1936 in Hazelton, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Zavodny) and Michael Wargo. She was the wife of the late Clement F. “Skip” Bicking, Jr. They were married for 59 years before his passing in...

Nancy Ann  O'Connell

Nancy Ann O'Connell

Jan 30, 2024

Nancy Ann O’Connell, 92, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp. She was the wife of the late John J. O’Connell who died February 13, 2022. Nancy was born in Bethlehem Twp. on March 11, 1931 to the late William and Mary (Duggan) Musgnung.

She had worked as a Candy Sorter for Just...

Vera Stoiancheff

Vera Stoiancheff

Jan 27, 2024

Vera Stoiancheff, 81, of Allentown, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was born on August 15, 1942, in Macedonia.

Vera was exceptionally beautiful, vivacious and full of life. She loved to dance—especially with her late husband, Boris and her two daughters. Vera also loved her beautiful home, fashion, singing, and traveling. She was an expert in sales—she worked...

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