OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Elaine M. Esterly

Elaine M. Esterly

Jan 26, 2024

Elaine M. Esterly, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Muhlenburg.

Born on October 27, 1945, in Easton, she was the daughter of the late James and Ruth Irene (Smith) Mohn.

Elaine was a simple woman, but she was also a firecracker—she loved to have fun, dance, and joke around. Above all, her family meant the...

Dorothy Marie Green

Dorothy Marie Green

Jan 26, 2024

Dorothy Green passed away peacefully at Country Meadows on January 26th with her family by her side. She was born on June 24th, 1929 to John and Verna Demyan. She was the loving wife of Fran for 66 years before his passing in 2021.

Dot worked at Union Bank early on but spent most of her time as a homemaker.

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Patricia A. Horwath

Patricia A. Horwath

Jan 24, 2024

Patricia (Pat) A. (Albert) Horwath, of Lower Saucon, passed away on Wednesday January 24, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill at the age of 70. Pat was born in Allentown, PA on March 11, 1953, to the late Zoltan M. Albert and Pauline I. (Cowling) Albert.

Pat graduated from Freedom High School in Bethlehem in 1971. It was...

Joseph A. Santangini, Jr.

Joseph A. Santangini, Jr.

Jan 24, 2024

Joseph A. Santangini, Jr. 59, of Bethlehem passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was born September 21, 1964 and was the son of Joseph A. Santangini, Sr. of Bethlehem and the late Maryann (DiPrimio) Santangini. Joe was truly one-of-a-kind; known better as “Chef Joe” he was a thoughtful, caring and wonderful man. He was a...

Maria S. Sousa

Maria S. Sousa

Jan 23, 2024

Maria S. “Silva” Sousa, 92, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in South Carolina. She was the wife of the late Adelino T. Sousa who died in 2021. Maria was born in Vale de Cambra, Portugal on December 17,1931 to the late Antonio Augusto Soares and Felismina (Fernandes) daSilva. In Portugal, she embraced the roles of housewife, nurse,...

Marilyn V. Whiteley

Marilyn V. Whiteley

Jan 20, 2024

Marilyn V. Whiteley, 93, formerly of Hellertown passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem. She was the beloved wife of Roger L. Whiteley. Marilyn was born in Trenton, NJ on December 11, 1930 to the late Seymour L. and Mary E. (Arnold) Van Orden. Marilyn was a 1947 graduate of Morrisville High School and a 1949 graduate...

Larry Leroy Geiger, Sr.

Larry Leroy Geiger, Sr.

Jan 19, 2024

Larry Leroy Geiger, Sr., 79, of Lake Ariel, formerly of Bethlehem, died on January 19, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in Allentown on July 29, 1944, the son of the late Elwood L. Geiger and Miriam Diebert. Larry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debra D. (Morgan) Geiger.

Larry will be remembered as a...

Viola Marie Klegarth

Viola Marie Klegarth

Jan 19, 2024

Viola Marie Klegarth, passed away on January 19, 2024, just a little more than three months shy of her 100th birthday. She was a resident at Phoebe Nursing Home in Allentown.

Viola was born on April 30,1924, in Allentown, PA, to parents Gioachino ”Jack” and Julia (Terani) Bernabucci. She was predeceased by her brothers, William and Baron, and sisters, Margaret, Jean,...

Therese R. Seaman

Therese R. Seaman

Jan 18, 2024

Therese R. Seaman, 100, formerly of Hellertown passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. She was the wife of the late Robert “Bob” Seaman who died June 27, 2017. Therese was born in Bethlehem on January 8, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Bennick) Silvoy.

A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High...

Anthony John Sabia, Jr.

Anthony John Sabia, Jr.

Jan 16, 2024

Anthony John “Tony” Sabia, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenburg.

Born on June 20, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony J Sabia, Sr. and Concetta (Barresi) Sabia. Preceding Tony in death were his son, Robert B Sabia and sister Frances Conaway.

He will be lovingly remembered...

Amelia L. Mikitka

Amelia L. Mikitka

Jan 15, 2024

Amelia “Millie” Mikitka, 95, of Bethlehem, PA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15th, 2024, at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall.

Born on March 1st, 1928, in Bath, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Valeria (Janas) Klusko. She graduated from Nazareth High School in 1946. After her graduation, she received her beautician license and worked...

Walter & Helen (Zimny) Margie

Walter & Helen (Zimny) Margie

Jan 15, 2024

The family of Helen and Dr. Walter Margie are sad to announce the death of Helen (96) on December 9th, 2023 and Walter (100) on January 15th, 2024. Walter and Helen met when Walter was an intern at St. Luke’s Hospital. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary later this year.

Helen was born in Bethlehem. She attended Liberty High...

Rashad Quadir Madyun

Rashad Quadir Madyun

Jan 14, 2024

Rashad Quadir Madyun, a beacon of wisdom and intelligence, passed away on January 14, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on June 29, 1949, in East Orange, NJ, Rashad's life was a testament to his analytical mind and his commitment to education and service. He was the second son of the late James and Maxine Chambers.

Rashad served in the...

Vivien Leister Steele

Vivien Leister Steele

Jan 14, 2024

Vivien Leister Steele, 77, of Bethlehem, left this world on January 14, while her twin sister held her hand. She had spent the previous 24 hours in hospice care at LVH-Muhlenberg after a sudden decline in her battle with breast cancer.

Named after Vivien Leigh, “Vivy” had an insatiable enthusiasm for life and adventure, surpassed only by her kindness toward others....

Vincent W. Lee

Vincent W. Lee

Jan 14, 2024

Vincent W. Lee, Sr., 84, of Bethlehem died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg campus. Born June 27th 1939 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Evelyn (Nixon) and Tomis Constantine Vlamis. Vincent was preceded in death by his brother Tomis Vlamis. He was married to the late Adelia Antoinette (Cruche) Lee.

Vincent proudly served his country...

Emmeline L. Dimmick

Emmeline L. Dimmick

Jan 14, 2024

Emmeline Ungurian Lewis Dimmick, 95, of Bethlehem passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 while at home in her residence at Moravian Village. Born on January 16, 1928 in Hellertown and raised in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Buda) and Emil M. Ungurian. She was the loving wife of the late Dr. W. Deming Lewis, former President...

Pearl O. Kiniuk

Pearl O. Kiniuk

Jan 12, 2024

Pearl O. Kiniuk, 89, of Hellertown, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024.

Born on January 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William and Pearl (Beldyk) Kiniuk.

Pearl was the youngest of the ten children and as they got older, she was their caregiver which she enjoyed. Pearl loved to cook and entertain; she was a tremendous host, and...

Diane R. Greger

Diane R. Greger

Jan 12, 2024

Diane R. Greger, 66, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born on March 3, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Brunner) and Paul Bistritz. She was the loving wife of Jeffrey L. Greger.

Diane was a registered nurse and cared for the residents at Cedarbrook Senior Care for many years....

Anita Memet

Anita Memet

Jan 11, 2024

Anita Memet, 94, of Bethlehem, PA, went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 11, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Chicago, Ill, to Anne and Felix Kirschling, she moved to NYC to start a family with her husband of 55 years, Vince (predeceased) with whom she traveled to all 50 states and over 130...

Ana Rosa Nieves Reyes

Ana Rosa Nieves Reyes

Jan 10, 2024

Ana Rosa Nieves Reyes, 84, of Bethlehem, formerly of New York passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born in San Juan Puerto Rico, on July 15, 1939, to the late Santiago Nieves and Rosa Reyes.

Survivors: children: Diana Mercado, Ana Rosa Ceballo, David Nieves, Jacqueline Rivera, Bernadette Rivera; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Predeceased by...

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