OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Patricia Catherine Eyer

Patricia Catherine Eyer

Jul 4, 2013

Patricia Catherine (McGrath) Eyer, 79, of Bethlehem, wife, mother, and dear friend, died July 4th, 2013, in Phoebe of Allentown. Formerly of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, she was the wife of James Andrew Eyer, who predeceased her September 12, 1997, as they neared their fortieth year of marriage. Always well regarded in her work outside the home as a bank...

Anna P. Herz

Anna P. Herz

Jul 2, 2013

Anna P. Herz, 91, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at her residence in Bucks County. She was born March 15, 1922 in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Femyak) Pirscenok. She was the devoted wife of Julius M. Herz. They were married 47 years. Anna was a graduate of Liberty High School and earned her RN...

Robert J. Philippi

Robert J. Philippi

Jul 1, 2013

Robert J. Philippi Jr., 80, formerly of Bethlehem Township, died on Monday, July 01, 2013 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Robert J. Sr. and Rose (Kneiss) Philippi. He was the loving husband of the late Dolores (Weinhoffer) Philippi who died in 2007, they were married 48 years. Robert was employed...

Marie Evans

Marie Evans

Jul 1, 2013

Marie Evans, formerly of Bethlehem, died peacefully at her son's home in Houston, TX at the age of 85 on Monday, July 1, 2013. Born in Allentown in 1928, she was the daughter of Jeremiah and Anna (Kostic) Mahoney. She married John J. Evans in 1951. Before retiring in 1990, Marie was employed by Sure Fit as a cloth examiner...

Joanne Catherine Bastian

Joanne Catherine Bastian

Jun 30, 2013

Joanne Catherine Bastian, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2013 under the excellent and compassionate care of the doctors and nurses at LV Hospital-Muhlenberg ICU, CCU and Rehab depts. Born in Shamokin, PA on November 20, 1936 to John F. and Mary (Shea) McCall, Joanne was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School, class of 1954, Allentown Sacred...

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