OBITUARIES

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

Irma M. Soares

Irma M. Soares

Jun 10, 2014

Irma M. Soares, 78, of Bethlehem, PA died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the St. Lukes VNA Hospice House in Bethlehem. Born June 14, 1935 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Bognar) Gor. She was predeceased by her husband, Ricardo A. Soares. Irma was an owner and operator of Rickys Lunch on Emery St....

A. Marcella Anderko

A. Marcella Anderko

Jun 7, 2014

A. Marcella (Vockie) Anderko, 88, of Bethlehem; died on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Marcie was born October 30, 1925, 1 of 11 children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Ernest J. Anderko as well as her first husband, the late Harris K. Bawden, D.O. Marcie worked as a registered nurse for St. Lukes Hospital and...

Diana Sepulveda

Diana Sepulveda

Jun 7, 2014

Diana J. Sepulveda, 51, of Easton, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 07, 2014. She was born February 13, 1963 in Puerto Rico, daughter of Adia Seda and the late Flavio Irizarry both of Puerto Rico. Diana was a graduate of Northampton Community College and proudly served as a Dental Hygienist at Gentle Dental in Allentown. Diana loved her profession and...

Sandra J. Horveath

Sandra J. Horveath

Jun 6, 2014

Sandra J. Horveath, 72, of Bethlehem; died on Friday, June 6, 2014. She was born July 16, 1941 in Easton, PA; daughter of the late Gillespie and Mary (Steirer) West. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, David R. Horveath, Sr. Sandra was a Liberty High School graduate, Class of 1959. She retired in 1981 after...

Theresa Quinlan

Theresa Quinlan

Jun 6, 2014

Theresa Quinlan, 84, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, June 06, 2014 at her home. She was born October 12, 1929; one of ten children to the late Martin and Hanora (Reddin) Howard. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Quinlan. Theresa dedicated her life to raising her family. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Gerry...

Janice Hagerty

Janice Hagerty

Jun 6, 2014

Janice Hagerty, 74, of Bethlehem, died on Friday June 6, 2014. She was born February 21, 1940 in Allentown; daughter of the late Walter and Miriam (Everett) Yost. Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. Hagerty. Janice owned and operated East Penn Trading Post, a publication that she was very proud of. She was a parishioner of...

Helen S. Smith

Helen S. Smith

Jun 5, 2014

Helen S. Smith, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 05, 2014 with family at her side. She was born in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Pachut) Binda. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Smith, Sr. During World War II, Helen worked in Civil Service as a secretary at the...

Joseph P. Malatesta

Joseph P. Malatesta

Jun 4, 2014

Joseph P. Malatesta, of Bethlehem, died on June 4, 2014, his 89th birthday. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late John and Josephine (Caprara) Malatesta. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Rita T. (Harrington) Malatesta. Joe was a graduate of Moravian College and earned his Masters degree from Lehigh University. He retired as a teacher from...

Eleanor A. Trunzo

Eleanor A. Trunzo

Jun 4, 2014

Eleanor A. Trunzo, 81, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. She was born February, 3, 1933 in Scranton, PA; daughter of the late Adam and Millie (DeNaples) Gallone. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony. As matriarch of the family, Eleanor was President of A.J. Trunzo, Inc. She dedicated her life to her family and her...

Michael J. Holva

Michael J. Holva

Jun 4, 2014

Michael J. Holva, Sr., 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at his home. He was born January 29, 1926 in Bethlehem; son of the late Michael S. and Elizabeth (Yenca) Holva. Michael was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Marie (Bolash) Holva. He served in the US Navy during WWII as a 2nd...

Jude S. Panik

Jude S. Panik

May 31, 2014

Jude S. Panik, 69, of Bethlehem died May 31st. Born October 16, 1944 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Lisicky) Panik. He was married to Anne Panik with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage this past December 6th. Mr. Panik worked and retired from Wells Fargo in the collections and automotive finance departments....

Stephen Hassick

Stephen Hassick

May 31, 2014

Stephen Hassick, III, 83, of Whitehall, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Fellowship Community in Whitehall. Born August 30, 1930 in Easton he was the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Bukvics) Hassick, Jr. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley May Hassick. Stephen started as a bank teller and rose through the ranks...

Dorothy Mary Smith

Dorothy Mary Smith

May 30, 2014

Dorothy Mary Smith, 83, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, May 30, 2014 at her home. She was born June 20, 1930 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Grace (Proszics) Ren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Preston R. Smith, Jr. Dorothy dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker, loving wife and caring mother. She also served...

Zachary "Zac" J. Sedler

Zachary "Zac" J. Sedler

May 30, 2014

Zachary “Zac” J. Sedler, 19, of Bethlehem died Friday, May 30, 2014. Born January 17, 1995 he was the son of Joseph Sedler and Kim Fierro wife of Paul and brother to Alyssa Sedler. Zac was a highly skilled entrepreneur running his own business, Zacs Lawn Service. He was a 2013 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School where he was...

Robert L. Geiger

Robert L. Geiger

May 28, 2014

Robert L. Geiger, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in his home. Born in Bethlehem on October 6, 1924; he was the son of the late Richard L. and Florence M. (Brader) Geiger. He was the loving husband of the late Susan H. (Schneider) Geiger, they were married 62 years. He was employed by the...

Helen Simmers

Helen Simmers

May 27, 2014

Helen Simmers, 89, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Old Orchard Manor Care in Bethlehem. Born April 16, 1925 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Adam and Mary (Zavitz) Kuronye. She was married to Harry W. Simmers for 33 years until his death on October 16, 1997. Helen worked at the Fountain Hill Mills...

Marie E. Trimble

Marie E. Trimble

May 27, 2014

Marie Curry Trimble, 96 formerly of Fountain Hill passed away peacefully Tuesday May 27, 2014 in the home of her daughter, Rosemary Trimble Bender. She was the widow of Russell A. Trimble who predeceased her in 2010 after 64 years of marriage. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Eva A. (Ueberroth) Curry. A...

Ethel C. Bartos

Ethel C. Bartos

May 26, 2014

Ethel Cecilia Bartos, 89 of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 at home. She was born on August 21, 1924, in Bethlehem. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Daday. She was the wife of the late Dr. Joseph E. Bartos of Bethlehem for 64 years. Mrs. Bartos was a nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital...

Rita Ellen Hartzell

Rita Ellen Hartzell

May 25, 2014

Rita Ellen Hartzell 1947-2014 When you hear the word, courage, who do you think of? When you hear the word, strength, who do you think of? When you see a smile that lights up an entire room, who do you think of? For us the answer will always be Rita, a devoted wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend. Rita...

Anna Sarosi

Anna Sarosi

May 24, 2014

Anna Sarosi, 92, formerly of Keystone St. in Bethlehem died on May 24, 2014. She was born March 21, 1922 in Meggyaszo, Hungary; daughter of the late Paul and Rozalea (Herman) Szakal. Anna was preceded in death by her husband Ferenc Sarosi. Anna came to the United States after the 1956 revolution in Hungary; with the four youngest of her...

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