OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Jean A. Hinkle

Jean A. Hinkle

Dec 23, 2014

Jean A. Hinkle, 76, of Hellertown, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospice House. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Okolinsky) Free. She was the loving wife of the late, Donald Melvin Hinkle. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Jeffrey Hinkle, Sr., daughter, Donna Solosky and husband, Glen...

John E. Junda

John E. Junda

Dec 23, 2014

John E. Junda, 51, of Danielsville, PA died December 23, 2014. Born May 20, 1963 in Jersey City, NJ and raised in East Rutherford, NJ he was the son of Edward Junda and the late Rose (Matsko) Junda. He was married to Nancy (Wadiak) Junda with whom he celebrated 26 years of marriage this past August 21st. John worked for...

Allen R. Arnold

Allen R. Arnold

Dec 23, 2014

Allen R. Arnold, Sr., 82, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. He was born in Colesville, PA, the son of the late Milton F. and Ida C. (Kehs) Arnold. He was the loving husband of Ann (Steinbach) Arnold, they were married 58 years. Allen was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Co. for 37 years. He served his country...

Carl W. Cool

Carl W. Cool

Dec 22, 2014

Carl “Bud” W. Cool, 92, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday December 22, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospice 17th and Chew St. in Allentown. He was born on August 28, 1922 in Bethlehem, son of the late Charles and Buehla (Fink) Cool. He was the loving husband of the late Pauline (Riola) Cool who died on March 27, 2014. Carl...

Deirdre Maureen Maclean

Deirdre Maureen Maclean

Dec 20, 2014

MacLean, Deirdre Maureen, of Uncasville, CT, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, died on December 20, 2014. Deirdre was born in Bethlehem on July 23, 1961. She was 53 years old. Deirdre attended St. Annes Parochial School, and Bethlehem Catholic High School. She attended Allentown College of St Francis de Sales before moving to New York City. Deirdre had also lived in...

Alice Zambo

Alice Zambo

Dec 19, 2014

Alice Zambo, 98, of Pinehurst, NC, formerly of Bethlehem, PA died on Friday, December 19, 2014 in her home. Born on December 24, 1915 in Hellertown, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Theresa (Weinhoffer) Borocky. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander F. Zambo, Sr. on August 17, 1997. They were married 58 years....

Madonna Marie Boaz

Madonna Marie Boaz

Dec 19, 2014

Madonna Marie Boaz, 56, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, December 19, 2014 at her residence. She was born June 25, 1958; daughter of the late James and Mary (Kenny) Dwyer. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Boaz. Madonna will be remembered for her heart of gold. She enjoyed arts and crafts, reading, the love and company of her...

Joseph Roseman

Joseph Roseman

Dec 17, 2014

Joseph Roseman, 89, of Gilbertsville, PA, formerly of Bethlehem; died on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. He was born April 5, 1925 in Glens Falls, NY; son of the late, Jacob Feldman and Ida Roseman. He was the devoted husband of the late, Elizabeth “Ellie” Roseman who died in 2009. Joseph proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World...

Ruben Brignoni

Ruben Brignoni

Dec 17, 2014

Ruben Brignoni, Sr., 72, of Freemansburg passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014 in his home with his family by his side. Born April 16, 1942 in Manhattan, NY he was the son of the late Concepsa (Fanfan) Figueroa. He was married to Nancy (Coffin) Brignoni with whom he celebrated 33 years of marriage this past Ausgust 29th. Ruben worked as...

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...

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...

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...

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...