OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Rosemarie Mcgraw

Rosemarie Mcgraw

Aug 1, 2013

Rosemarie McGraw, 71, of Bethlehem passed away at the Hospice House of St. Lukes. She was born on May 29, 1942 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Louis and Marie (Farannte) Johns. She was the wife of James P. McGraw Jr. They were married for 48 years this past November. Rosemarie worked as a cook for Lehigh University for 24...

Edna Marion Remaley

Edna Marion Remaley

Jul 30, 2013

Edna Marion Remaley, 85, of Hanover Twp., died on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 18, 1928 in Mountain Top, PA; daughter of the late William Oscar and Charlotte Veneta (Weaver) Kisthart. Edna was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth R. Remaley in 2001. Edna was devoted to her family. When...

Mary Brendel

Mary Brendel

Jul 29, 2013

Mary Brendel of Bethlehem, PA and Fort Myers, FL. Mary, the daughter of the late Daniel and Gertrude (Conville) Campbell, was born July 1, 1928 in Mt. Carmel, PA. She was a member of SS. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Bethlehem and for many years attended mass each morning. Mary was a 1950 graduate of Penn State University earning...

Arlene R. Beahm

Arlene R. Beahm

Jul 28, 2013

Arlene R. Beahm, 81, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, July 28, 2013. Born in Mt. Carmel, PA; she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Galvin) Shuck and wife of the late Robert P. Beahm. She was also predeceased by her first husband, Howard Erney. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Debra Nastasee, Dennis Erney, Howard...

Theresa Eleanor Sinicz

Theresa Eleanor Sinicz

Jul 28, 2013

Theresa Eleanor Sinicz, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Easton Hospital. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Michele and Marianna (Ricci) Ruggiero. She was the devoted wife of 72 years to the late Louis Sinicz, who had recently passed away on May 13th. Theresa worked for Browns Clothing and Juvenile Furniture for 20...

Jose Angel Mojica-Sanchez

Jose Angel Mojica-Sanchez

Jul 27, 2013

After a long and courageous battle with leukemia, Jose Angel Mojica-Sanchez Jr., 16, of Hellertown, earned his angel wings on July 27, 2013; he was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Jose A. Mojica and Brenda J. Sanchez. Angel was a student at Saucon Valley High School. He loved animals,...

Mary R. Nakata

Mary R. Nakata

Jul 23, 2013

Mary R. Nakata, 85, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Krajnak) Dutko. She was the loving wife of the late George J. Nakata who died in 2003; they were married 56 years. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Bethlehem, and of the...

Joseph J. Luther

Joseph J. Luther

Jul 22, 2013

Joseph J. Luther, 58, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, July 22, 2013. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Balog) Luther. Joe was employed by Just Born for 25 years. He loved going to flea markets and watching his boys play football. He was also a long time coach for the North East Bethlehem...

Anna M. Doddy

Anna M. Doddy

Jul 21, 2013

Mrs. Anna M. (Blihar) Doddy of Salisbury Township passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospice. She was 91 years old. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of Anna Sniscak and Louis Blihar. Anna attended Ss. Cyril & Methodius grade school, Broughal Middle School & Liberty High School. She was a seamstress for the former Laros...

Mary A. Borso

Mary A. Borso

Jul 18, 2013

Mary A. Borso, 91, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday July 18th, 2013 at home. She was born on May 7, 1922 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late John and Mary (Begany) Svirzovsky. She was the wife of the late George R. Borso. Mary worked in the food service department at Lehigh University. She was a member of Incarnation of...

Edna S. Villegas

Edna S. Villegas

Jul 17, 2013

Edna S. Villegas, 52, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg, Wednesday, July 17, 2013, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the wife of Gilberto Villegas, whom she shared over 24 years of marriage. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Adrian and Ramonita (Almodovar) Garcia. Edna worked as Assistant Professor...

Leonor Esperias

Leonor Esperias

Jul 17, 2013

Leonor Esperias, 66, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at her residence; surrounded by her loving family after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Guatemala City on November 8, 1946; daughter of the late Roberto and Fidelina (DeLeon) Alonzo. She retired from Leevie Manufacturing Co. after 26 years of service as an assembly line worker...

Diane C. Hartzell

Diane C. Hartzell

Jul 15, 2013

Diane (Finn) Hartzell, 61, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. Born October 6, 1951 in Allentown she was the daughter of Georgine (Lorah) Finn with whom she resided and the late David Finn, Sr. She was married to Dennis C. Hartzell with whom she celebrated 38 years of marriage until his passing on April 4, 2011. Diane...

Joseph C. Butrymowicz

Joseph C. Butrymowicz

Jul 12, 2013

Joseph C. Butrymowicz, 87, of Hanover Twp., PA died on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Moravian Village of Bethlehem, PA. He was born in Shenandoah, PA, son of the late Peter and Mary Butrymowicz. He was the devoted husband of 45 years of Jean (Koritko) Butrymowicz. A World War II Veteran in the European and Pacific Theatres, Joseph proudly served...

Victor J. Yanega

Victor J. Yanega

Jul 11, 2013

Victor J. Yanega, 81, died on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at his home in Bethlehem. He was born May 2, 1932 in Lansford, PA; son of the late Victor J. and Anna Yanega. Victor is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia (Keenan) Yanega. Victor was a graduate of Lansford High School. He proudly served in the US...

Irene K Marich

Irene K Marich

Jul 11, 2013

Irene K. Marich, 90, of Hanover Twp., died on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospice House. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Cserpnyak) Kuzmics. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Marich who died in 1994. Irene was a 1941 graduate of Liberty High School. She retired in 1981...

Barbara Diane Steager

Barbara Diane Steager

Jul 10, 2013

Barbara Diane Steager, Lt. United State Navy-Retired, 54, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at St.Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. Born May 22, 1959 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of Richard and Mary (Leszcynski) Steager. Barbara was a graduate of Liberty High School class of 1977, West Chester University class of 1981 with a Bachelors of...

Brian Anthony Senick

Brian Anthony Senick

Jul 10, 2013

Brian Anthony Senick, 57, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 10th, 2013. He was born on February 14th, 1956 in Bethlehem, son of the late Michael and Theresa (Belgrausch) Senick. Brian was a self-employed carpenter for over 35 years. He was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Kiara Senick, of...

Anthony Phillip Lucas

Anthony Phillip Lucas

Jul 5, 2013

Anthony Phillip Lucas, 81, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, July 5, 2013. He was born October 12, 1931 in Phillipsburg, NJ; son of the late Phillip and Grace (Lawler) Lucas. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. Luke retired from the City of Bethlehem where he worked in the Tax Dept. Earlier in life, Luke...

Geza W. Leposa

Geza W. Leposa

Jul 4, 2013

Geza W. Leposa, 87, formerly of 222 E. Union Blvd. Bethlehem, died on Thursday, July 4, 2013. He was born October 3, 1925 in Bethlehem; son of the late Miklus and Fannie (Kucsan)Leposa. Geza was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Madeline (O'Donnell) Leposa. Geza proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. He was aboard the...

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