OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Joseph R. Deleo

Joseph R. Deleo

Nov 8, 2012

Joseph R. DeLeo, 88, of Hellertown, died on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services in Bethlehem. He was born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Rocco and Anna (Castelucci) DeLeo. Joseph was a police officer for the city of Bethlehem for 23 years retiring in 1981. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Joseph...

Brian K. Smith

Brian K. Smith

Nov 6, 2012

Brian K. Smith, 50, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012, from complications due to pneumonia, at St.Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born March 24, 1962 in Allentown he was the son of the late Jeremiah and Carol (Steinhart) Smith. He was married to Linda (Sebesta) Smith with whom he celebrated 24 years of marriage this past July 30th....

Dorothea L. Smith

Dorothea L. Smith

Nov 5, 2012

Dorothea L. Smith, 83, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, November 5, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Allentown, the daughter of the late Harry Sherry, Sr. and Verna (Cosei) Sherry. Dorothea was the devoted wife of the late Benjamin W. Smith and the loving mother to her daughter, Deborah L. Smith. Despite her many...

Joseph Molnar

Joseph Molnar

Nov 4, 2012

Joseph Molnar, 84, formerly of Bethlehem Twp., passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Alexandria Manor in Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem, Joseph was the son of the late Alex and Sadie Molnar. He was married to Vilma (Paller) Molnar for 59 years. Joseph served his country in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, retiring as a Gunnery...

John A. Stofanak

John A. Stofanak

Nov 3, 2012

John A. Stofanak, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at his home with his family at his side. Born January 1, 1926 in Detroit, MI; he was the son of the late Paul and Margaret Stofanak. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary M. (Yenca) Stofanak. He retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. in...

Stephen G. Nemes

Stephen G. Nemes

Nov 3, 2012

Stephen G. Nemes, 46, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, November 3, 2012. He was born in Bethlehem, son of Stephen "Hector" and Marie Ann (Wingert) Nemes. He was the loving husband of Kimberly (Fatzinger) Nemes, they would have celebrated their 20th anniversary on November 13th. Stephen was employed by the City of Bethlehem where he most recently worked in the...

Lorraine A. Gress

Lorraine A. Gress

Nov 2, 2012

Lorraine A. Gress, 67, of Bethlehem passed away Friday November 2, 2012. She was born on August 20, 1945 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late James Gress and Mary (Nemchik) Gress with whom she resided. Lorraine was a retired teacher from Christ The King School. She graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a degree in elementary education. She also volunteered...

Elizabeth J. Sheridan

Elizabeth J. Sheridan

Nov 1, 2012

Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Sheridan Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend Elizabeth Jean Sheridan, Betty to all who knew her and formerly of Saucon Lane in Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2012 at the Meadowood Retirement Community in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. A gathering will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St....

Elizabeth Gallo

Elizabeth Gallo

Nov 1, 2012

Elizabeth Gallo, 91, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Moravian Village. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Alick) Lennert. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Charles A. Gallo. She worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. and area blouse mills prior to dedicating her life to her...

Mary Obal

Mary Obal

Nov 1, 2012

Mary Obal, 95, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, November 1, 2012. She was born September 21, 1917 in Allentown; daughter of the late Metro and Josephine (Garbowski) Vasievich. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Walter L. Obal. She retired from General Electric in 1980 after 27 years of service. Mary will be dearly missed by her daughter, Maryjane...

Margaret Helen Rasich

Margaret Helen Rasich

Oct 31, 2012

Margaret H. Rasich, 89, of Hellertown; died on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. She was born March 24, 1923; daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Donchecz) Gecsek. Peg was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Stanley G. Rasich. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Peg dedicated her life to her family and will...

Irene M. Bobial

Irene M. Bobial

Oct 30, 2012

Irene M. Bobial, 90, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Holy Family Manor. She was born October 19, 1922 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late John and Mary (Kmetz) Spisak. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen M. Bobial. She was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, Bethlehem where she was a member...

Helen T. Kospiah

Helen T. Kospiah

Oct 28, 2012

Helen T. Kospiah, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Westminster Village. She was born May 14, 1920 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Wargo) Kuplen. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Basil "Charlie" Kospiah. She dedicated her life to her family and will be lovingly remembered by her...

Andrew J. Vetrosky

Andrew J. Vetrosky

Oct 27, 2012

Andrew J. Vetrosky, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 27, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospice House with his family by his side. Born on May 26, 1930 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Andrew and Suzanna (Bandzura) Vetrosky. Andy was the beloved husband of Gale T. (Derkits) Vetrosky. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Sept....

Edward J. Benz

Edward J. Benz

Oct 26, 2012

Dr. Edward J. Benz, Sr., died suddenly in Acton, MA, on October 26, at age 89. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was also a distinguished physician and medical leader who made enormous contributions to his profession and community during a career that spanned five decades. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Benz received his B.S. in chemistry in...

Dorothy Arnold Heist

Dorothy Arnold Heist

Oct 26, 2012

Dorothy Arnold Heist, 89, of Williamsport, Md. formerly of Philadelphia, Pa. passed away on Friday October 26, 2012 at the Homewood Retirement Center in Williamsport, Maryland. She was born and raised in Bethlehem, Pa., daughter of the late Lea E. Arnold Sr. and Elsie E. (Hunter) Arnold. She was the wife of the late Donald H. Heist. Dorothy was an...

John Jacob Coken

John Jacob Coken

Oct 26, 2012

John Jacob Coken, 96, of Bethlehem, PA died Friday, October 26, 2012 at St.Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. He was married to Elizabeth (McCoach) Coken for 70 years. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity. John was the co-owner with his sister, Goldie McCandless of the McCandless Food Store in Bethlehem for 30 years. He proudly served...

Charles Sapoff

Charles Sapoff

Oct 23, 2012

Charles Sapoff, 73, of Easton; died on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services in Bethlehem. He was born in Indianapolis, IN; the son of the late Murray Sapoff and Helen A. (Arduine) Sapoff-Neal. Charles proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. His foreign service included: France, from 3/59-12/60; Germany from 2/64-3/66; Vietnam from 4/66-10/67 & 10/70-10/71....

Michael Stafiniak

Michael Stafiniak

Oct 22, 2012

Michael Stafiniak, 81, of Bethlehem; died on Monday, October 22, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill. He was born in Coaldale; the son of the late Herasim and Eva (Chocholak) Stafiniak. He was the loving husband of Dorothy E. (Uzick) Stafiniak. They celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on October 15th. Michael worked for the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation...

Alfred Canto

Alfred Canto

Oct 19, 2012

Alfred Canto, 84, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday October 19, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa. He was born on November 13, 1927 in Bethlehem, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pinto) Canto. He was the husband of Irene (Jaworski) Canto. Alfred worked as an inspector for Mack Trucks for 20 years retiring in 1998. He...

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