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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Deborah L. Piff
Apr 2, 2014
Deborah L. Piff (nee Radman) passed on April 2, 2014. Beloved wife of Frank S. “Bud” Piff, Sr.; devoted mother of Elizabeth A. Rockstroh and her husband Matt and Frank S. “Chip” Piff, Jr. and his wife Diedre; loving grandmother of Allison, Matthew and Olivia Rockstroh, Katherine, Julia, and Justin Piff; sister of Arthur F. Radman, III and David Radman....
Sister M. Lawrence Waxman, O.S.F.
Apr 2, 2014
Sister M. Lawrence, 89, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, United States Province, in her 65th year of Profession, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Bethlehem, Pa. Sister entered the community from St. Michael Church, Jessup, Pa. in 1948 and professed her first vows in 1949 in Mount Assisi Convent Chapel in Pittsburgh, Pa. She received...
Velma Jane Hall
Apr 2, 2014
Velma V. Hall, 92, passed away Wednesday, April 02, 2014 in Phoebe Home of Allentown. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Fliszar) Verban. The loving wife of the late Elwood Hall, they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary before his death in 2003. Upon graduating from high school Velma worked in the former Bethlehem...
Ramon Pabon
Apr 2, 2014
Ramon Pabon, 71, of Bethlehem went home to the Lord on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. He was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico the son of the late Benito and Francisca Pabon Cruz. He was the devoted husband to Janice I. (Lazarus) Pabon. They would have celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary this May. He was very active in the Blind Association...
Robert B. Stehly
Apr 1, 2014
Robert B. “Bob” Stehly, Jr. 67, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. He was born in Fountain Hill, the son of the late Robert B. Stehly, Sr. and Geraldine Gangwer. Bob had been active with Stehly Woodcrafts and had a passion for music. He will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Chuck Stehly and his wife, Wendy of...
Simon Sanchez
Mar 31, 2014
Simon Sanchez, 80, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, March 31, 2014. He was born on November 4, 1933 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico; son of the late Juan Sanchez and Matilda LaBoy. Simon is survived by his devoted wife, Cecilia (Huertas) Sanchez. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage May 5th of this year. Simon retired as a candy...
Pauline A. Cool
Mar 27, 2014
Pauline A. “Susie” Cool, 90, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday March 27, 2014 at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem. She was born on May 10, 1923 in Allentown, daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Fina) Riola. She was the wife of Carl W. Cool. They were married for 65 years. Pauline was a member of St....
Joseph Andrew Nemchik
Mar 26, 2014
Joseph Andrew Nemchik, 84, of Bethlehem, PA died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 in his home in Bethlehem. Born August 19, 1929 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Joseph “Whitey” and Anna (Farris) Nemchick. He was married to Elizabeth (Yanek) Nemchik with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage this past October 8th. Joseph worked as a clerk...
Kenneth D. Miller
Mar 26, 2014
Kenneth D. Miller, 62, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Born in Allentown, he was the devoted husband of Diane (Stutzenberger) Miller, they were married 31 years. Ken was an accountant for SureFit for 17 years; he also worked for DSM Nutritional for 6 years. He served as the Bookkeeper for the Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire...
George W. Olexa
Mar 23, 2014
George W. Olexa, 103, of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. He was married to the late Rose C. (Henn) Olexa. George worked for 44 years as a crane man at Bethlehem Steel in the Roll Shop retiring in 1976. George is survived by his sons, James Olexa and wife Paula and Richard...
Margaret A. Seaman
Mar 23, 2014
Margaret A. Seaman, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, March 23, 2014. She was born November 21, 1921 in Bethlehem; one of eight children to the late Joseph and Frances (Kneiss) Ammend. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, William Charles Seaman in 1973. Margaret worked as a secretary for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. prior to marriage and later...
Joseph G. Rice
Mar 21, 2014
Joseph G. Rice, 63, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, March 21, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with skin cancer. He was born November 1, 1950; son of the late Charles and Gladys (Hinkle) Rice. Joe is survived by his wife of 44 years, Diane Rice. Joe worked in the Maintenance Dept. for Johanna Foods, Inc. in Flemington, NJ....
Mary Klement Renner
Mar 21, 2014
Mary Klement Renner, 86, of Bethlehem died March 21, 2014 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Julius and Helen (Deri) Klement of Bethlehem. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Charles Renner. She is survived by her brother, Julius Klement and his wife, Sandra of Lower Saucon Twp. Interment will be held privately at...
Jeanne M. Marcantognini
Mar 19, 2014
Jeanne M. Marcantognini, 80, of Bethlehem Township, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Hospice of the VNA of St. Luke's in Bethlehem. Born April 7, 1933 in Paris, France she was the daughter of the late Marie (Parfait) and Jean Chalufour. Jeanne was married to Joseph Marcantognini for 55 years. She received a degree in English from Cambridge University in...
Michael Hushkek
Mar 19, 2014
Michael Hushkek, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at his home. He was born December 21, 1927 in Allentown and was a graduate of Allen High School. Michael enlisted in the US Army during WWII where he learned his life's work, press operator. He worked for many years at Holben Printing in Allentown. Michael was preceded in...
Dorothy J. Reed
Mar 16, 2014
Dorothy J. (Kramer) Reed, 92, of Bethlehem died on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Westminster Village in Allentown, PA. Born July 1, 1921 in New York City, NY she was the daughter of the late Clara Kramer and John H. Kramer. Dorothy was married to the late William F. Reed for 52 years. Dorothy was a member of East Hills...
Alicia F. Brown
Mar 14, 2014
Alicia F. (King) Brown of Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, died March 14, 2014. Born in Camden, NJ she was the daughter of the late Alice (Perrigo) and Franklin King, Sr. Alicia was married to John R. Brown, Sr. with whom she celebrated 63 years of marriage before his death in 2006. Alicia will be lovingly remembered by...
Elsie C. Ament
Mar 13, 2014
Elsie C. Ament, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Saucon Valley Manor. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Feher) Salontai. She was the wife of the late John G. Ament who died in 1978. Elsie was a hairdresser for many years. She was a member of the Notre...
Loretta J. Moyer
Mar 13, 2014
Loretta J. Moyer, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was born into a large family August 31, 1924 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Anthony and Genevieve Andreoli. Loretta is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, former Bethlehem Police Dept. Commissioner, Joseph F. Moyer. Loretta dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker...
Christian Alexander Loch
Mar 13, 2014
Christian Alexander Loch, 33, of Bath, passed onto the next life peacefully surrounded by his friends and family Thursday, March 13, 2014. He was born August 18, 1980 in Bethlehem; son of Kurt F. and Mary (Green) Loch of Easton. He is the devoted husband of five years to Trisha Ann (Romanishan) Loch and proud father to his daughter, Avalon...
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