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

Joan  M.  Guranich

Joan M. Guranich

Jul 6, 2023

Joan M. Guranich, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away on July 6, 2023, at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Twp. She was the wife of John Guranich. Joan was born on August 7, 1938, in Allentown to the late Joseph and Mary (Tenover) Zelko. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, where she served as...

Artillio  J.  Martin

Artillio J. Martin

Jul 6, 2023

Artillio "Tillie" "Pop" J. Martin, 102, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 3, 1921 he was the son of the late Genevieve (Orlando) and Donato Matteo. He was the loving husband of the late Sophia C. (Dodig) Martin. They were married for 71 years at the...

Anita M. Gennaro

Anita M. Gennaro

Jul 3, 2023

Anita M. Gennaro, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 18, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Calogera (Becchina) and Giuseppe Olimpieri. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph J.Gennaro.After many years of service, Anita retired from Waldbaum's Supermarket in New York. She enjoyed watching old game...

Diana  Younger Rivera  Zimmerman

Diana Younger Rivera Zimmerman

Jul 2, 2023

Diana Younger Rivera Zimmerman, 60, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Born on June 20, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Martha (Younger) and Manuel Roman.

Diana truly dedicated her life to her family—she was a homemaker and truly enjoyed taking care of people. No matter how big or small the accomplishment someone made, Diana made...

Anna R. Labdik

Anna R. Labdik

Jun 29, 2023

Anna Rose (Yost) Labdik, 91, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023.Born on October 30, 1931, in Coplay, PA, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Hermina (Petrasovis) Yost.She was a member of the Incarnation of Our Lord Catholic Church where she sang with the choir enjoying her love of music. Anna was also...

Evaline R. Deutsch

Evaline R. Deutsch

Jun 29, 2023

Evaline Ruth Deutsch, 93, of Palmer Township died peacefully on June 29, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Adolph and Helen (Franz) Neubauer. Evaline was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and graduated from Allegheny High School. After high school she met her future husband, Rudolph, to whom she had been married for 67 years. Evaline was devoted to her...

Loretta A. Arias

Loretta A. Arias

Jun 24, 2023

Loretta A. Arias, 79, of Upper Nazaerth Twp., passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Gracedale. She was the daughter of the late Antoni and Anita (Yascuk) Arias. Loretta was a member of Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Niece & Nephew. Predeceased in death by a sister: Aurora Linda Weaver who died January 6, 2022. Service: Family and...

Frank Michael Guydan

Frank Michael Guydan

Jun 23, 2023

Frank Michael Guydan, a gentle soul, fell asleep in the Lord and left his home on June 23, 2023 to join his Parents, FrankPeter and Susan, Sister Patricia, Brother-in-Law Raymond, his Aunt Katherine, and other departed family members. He is survived by his Wife Michele, Brother-in-Law Michael, two Aunts, Nieces/Nephews, and Cousins. Born and raised in Monongahela, PA, he graduated...

Antonia F. Kintzer

Antonia F. Kintzer

Jun 22, 2023

Antonia Francioni “Bubsy” Kintzer, died after a brief illness on June 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 31, 1945, and raised in Scranton, PA. She was the daughter of the late Leona and Roy Francioni. She was predeceased by her younger sister Ernestine Bevilacqua. In 1973, she married her high school sweetheart John S....

Rong-Chin Kuo

Rong-Chin Kuo

Jun 21, 2023

Rong-Chin Kuo, 81, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at St. Lukes Hospital-Fountain Hill. He was the loving husband of Meichih (Chen) Kuo and the beloved father of Patricia and Julia. Rong-Chin was born in Qi Shan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan on April 21, 1942 to the late Chen Ji and Mian (Chen) Kuo. He was the...

Steven Vuchko

Steven Vuchko

Jun 21, 2023

Steven Vuchko, 78, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2023, at Temple University Hospital-Jeanes Campus in Philadelphia, PA. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Steven and Margaret (Boligitz) Vuchko. He was the husband of Paulette (Bacik) Vuchko. They celebrated 53 years of marriage this past May 16th. Steven was a professional driver for...

David C. Christ

David C. Christ

Jun 21, 2023

David C. Christ Jr., 77, of Allentown, PA passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. He was born in Scranton, PA, the son of the late David C. Christ Sr. and Dorotha (Roche) Christ. David received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lafayette College and Masters degree in social work from Marywood...

Thomas Edward Skopal, Sr.

Thomas Edward Skopal, Sr.

Jun 19, 2023

Thomas Edward Skopal, Sr., 84, of Bethlehem, died on June 19, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL, on September 15, 1938, son of the late Edward R. Skopal and Sarajane (Baker) Skopal, who died during childbirth, as well as the late Rita V. (Peebles) Skopal. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Patricia A. (Bates)...

Henry E. Straub Iii

Henry E. Straub Iii

Jun 19, 2023

Henry E. “Hank” Straub III, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away on June 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 20, 1944, in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Helen D. (Martin) and Henry E. Straub, Jr. Hank graduated from Bethlehem Vocational School and earned an associate degree in industrial relations from Northampton...

Edward M. Bolcar

Edward M. Bolcar

Jun 19, 2023

Edward M. Bolcar, Sr., 94, of Bethlehem, died Monday, June 19, 2023 peacefully at his daughters residence surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Irene V. (Kereczman) Bolcar which they shared 73 years of marriage. Ed was born in Cementon on December 6, 1928 to the late Michael and Mary (Nederostek) Bolcar. A proud veteran, he served our...

Kris Petravich

Kris Petravich

Jun 17, 2023

Kris Ann Newhall Petravich, 62 of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Cecilla (Deutsch) Newhall. Prior to retiring, she was employed at the PennDOT office of Schuylkill County. Due to her great sense of humor and compassion for others, Kris made everyone she met feel like a longtime friend....

Joel T. Dantinne

Joel T. Dantinne

Jun 16, 2023

Joel T. Dantinne, 61, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 16, 1961, in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of the late Julian P. and Mary (Kimble) Dantinne. Joel was a good man, loyal friend, proud father, and devoted life partner. He will be eternally missed and lovingly remembered...

Elizabeth P. Melo

Elizabeth P. Melo

Jun 16, 2023

Elizabeth P. Melo, 52, of Allentown passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, 2023 in her home. Born on May 12, 1971 in Reims, France, she was the daughter of the late Armanda Pereira Da Gandra and Fernando Rodrigues De Aroujo. She was the wife of Rui M. Melo. Elizabeth was an unconditionally kind, thoughtful and compassionate go-getter. She returned...

Donna L. Schultz

Donna L. Schultz

Jun 14, 2023

Donna Lee Schultz, 68, of Allentown passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Born on May 9, 1955, she was the daughter of Jeanne (Heimbecker) Huhn and the late Harry Huhn, Jr. She was the loving wife of the late Barry J. Schultz, Sr. They were married for 38 years prior to his passing in 2018. Donna's kindness and compassion...

Danua Brazee

Danua Brazee

Jun 14, 2023

Danua "Donna" Brazee, 70, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Born on April 1, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Aladr and Albeta B&uacutezik. She was the loving wife of the late Edward W. Brazee, Jr. Donna was born and grew up in Czechoslovakia where she also met the love of her life, Edward, while...

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