OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Anne Marie Timmins

Anne Marie Timmins

Oct 10, 2013

Anne Marie Timmins, 87, of Montgomery Village, MD, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away at her home surrounded by loving family, on Thursday October 10, 2013. She was born on July 18, 1926 in the front room of her home in Bethlehem, PA daughter of the late William and Nora Casey Timmins. At the age of 4, she and her...

Joseph J. Fedor

Joseph J. Fedor

Oct 10, 2013

Joseph J. Fedor, 74, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Born in Nanticoke, PA; he was the son of the late John and Mary (Pizont) Fedor. He was the loving husband of the late Ruth (Ambrose) Fedor who died in 2010, they were married 49 years. Joe was a machinist for Ingersoll Rand, retiring after 36 years. He...

Gizella A. Kovacs

Gizella A. Kovacs

Oct 9, 2013

Gizella “Grace” A. Kovacs, 91, of Bethlehem Twp. died on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospice in Lower Saucon Twp. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Toth) Krasnai. She was the loving wife of the late Charles W. Kovacs who died in December of 2000. Gizella dedicated her life to her...

John D. Trout

John D. Trout

Oct 9, 2013

John D. Trout, 84, of Bethlehem, went home to be with the Lord on October 09, 2013. He was the husband of Geraldine (Strickler) Trout for 61 years. He received his BA is Psychology from F& M College and his Masters from Temple. He served in public education in the roles of secondary classroom teacher, Guidance Counselor and School Psychologist....

X'Zayvier Sanborn

X'Zayvier Sanborn

Oct 8, 2013

XZayvier Sanborn, 5, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday October 8, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Twp. He was the son of Candace Sanborn and Semu Levine. XZayvier was a member of the Central Assembly of God in Bethlehem. He loved listening to his music, riding in the car and being outdoors. He will be lovingly remembered by...

Thomas Patrick Lawler

Thomas Patrick Lawler

Oct 8, 2013

Thomas Patrick Lawler, 57, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 of natural causes. He was born November 15, 1955; son of Joseph and Regina (Morrison) Lawler. Tom will be dearly missed by his siblings, Michael Lawler and his wife, Michele of Langhorne, PA; Patrick Lawler and his wife Terry of Cockeysville, MD; Molly Lawler Driscoll of Bethlehem and...

Michael T. Bedics

Michael T. Bedics

Oct 7, 2013

Michael T. Bedics Sr., 82, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, October 07, 2013 at Gracedale. He was born in Bethlehem; son of the late Michael F. and Frances (Anderko) Bedics. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carolyn (Smith) Bedics. Michael was a graduate of Moravian College and worked as an estimator for both Bethlehem Steel and the...

Todd Simmers

Todd Simmers

Oct 7, 2013

Todd Simmers, 48, of Bethlehem, PA died Monday, October 7, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospice 17th & Chew St. in Allentown. Born August 28, 1965 in Bethlehem he was the son of Nancy (Fistner) Verbonitz and the late Robert Simmers. Todd worked for the City of Bethlehem in the Physical Plant Department. He was a member of the Grover Cleveland...

Dorothy Chao

Dorothy Chao

Oct 6, 2013

Dorothy Filaseta Chao, 75, of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, October 6, 2013 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born March 19, 1938 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Gubich) Toth and Leonard Filaseta. Dorothy was a member of the former St. John Capistrano Catholic Church. She is survived by her son, Joseph Franco and wife Susan...

William M. Svirzovsky

William M. Svirzovsky

Oct 6, 2013

William M. "Bill" Svirzovsky, 64, of Pocono Lake, died on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Fountain Hill, the son of Emma (Kovacs) Novak of Bethlehem; and the late William Svirzovsky. He was the husband of the late June R. "Chickie" Svirzovsky. Bill owned and operated A & A Auto Rental Co. in Stroudsburg. He...

Margaret M. Schwab

Margaret M. Schwab

Oct 5, 2013

Margaret M. Schwab, 82, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on October 5, 2013 at her residence, Sterling Heights. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA; daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Mattie) Grohol. Peggy was the devoted wife of the late Leonard J. Schwab. Peggy was a graduate of Temple University, where she earned her Bachelors degree in Medical Technology. She...

Charles L. Tomko

Charles L. Tomko

Oct 4, 2013

Charles L. Tomko, 85, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, October 4, 2013 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late John and Julia (Mahoski) Tomko. He was the loving husband of Doris (Green) Tomko. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this November 13th. Charles worked for Bethlehem Steel as...

Lucy S. Peters

Lucy S. Peters

Oct 3, 2013

Lucy S. (Soda) Peters, 94, of Bethlehem, PA died Thursday, October 3, 2013 at St.Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born February 10, 1919 in Niles, OH she was the daughter of the late Rose (Loprete) and Theodore Soda. She was married to Earl E. Peters who passed away on April 30, 2003. Lucy worked at the Bethlehem Steel as a clerk...

Elsie W. Adams

Elsie W. Adams

Oct 2, 2013

Elsie W. (Windisch) Adams, 92, of Bethlehem, PA died Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at St.Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born June 23, 1921 in Salisbury Township she was the daughter of the late Anna (Sever) and Conrad Windisch. She was married to Joseph W. Adams who passed away on September 16, 1971. Elsie worked for over 25 years as the Resettlement...

Joann "Mokey" Gorgol

Joann "Mokey" Gorgol

Oct 1, 2013

Joann Gorgol, “Mokey”, 57, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 1, 2013 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. She was born in Montclair, NJ, the daughter of the late Peter Wall, Sr. and Agnes (Arminio) Wall of New Jersey. She was the loving wife of Joseph Gorgol. They met in...

Lauren E. Burkhardt

Lauren E. Burkhardt

Oct 1, 2013

Lauren Burkhardt, 20, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. She was born on October 23, 1992 in Allentown. She is survived by her parents, Peter and Stephanie Skyriotis of Bethlehem. Lauren had a big heart and a smile that would light up a room. She enjoyed painting, crafts and dancing to her favorite music. Lauren will be...

Nicholas Francis Andreoli

Nicholas Francis Andreoli

Oct 1, 2013

Nicholas Francis Andreoli, “Nick”, 71, passed away Tuesday, October 1st, in Muhlenberg Hospital. Born January 3, 1942, he was the son of the late Winnie (Barnett) and Nick Andreoli. He was a 1959 graduate of Liberty High School. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy serving aboard the USS Aucilla, retuning home after three years, he started working at Bethlehem...

Ann R. Lauther

Ann R. Lauther

Oct 1, 2013

Ann R. Lauther, 87, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 in her residence at Atria Senior Living. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Valerio and Henrietta (Tatasciore) Zulli. She was the loving wife of the late Frederick R. "Fritz" Lauther. Ann was a graduate of Liberty High School. She served as vice president and partner...

Stanley F. Grabias

Stanley F. Grabias

Sep 28, 2013

Stanley F. Grabias, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Stanley and Sophie (Nizio) Grabias. He was predeceased by his sister, Helen Bucko; brothers, Joseph, Walter and Edward; and nephews, Edward, who died in 2007 and Edward, who died at infancy. Stanley was employed...

Mary Frances Stackewich

Mary Frances Stackewich

Sep 28, 2013

Mary Frances Stackewich, 71, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Holy Family Manor. She was born September 22, 1942 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mihala) Kerecz. She was the loving wife of the late Richard H. Stackewich who passed away in 1976. Mary worked for Burger King for over 20 years...