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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
John Balash
Nov 10, 2012
John Balash, 80, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's in Bethlehem. Born March 10, 1932 in Allentown he was the son of the late Peter and Anna (Fetkovitch) Balash. He was married to his beloved wife, Elizabeth "Sally" (Gregus) Balash for 56 years this past June 2nd....
Joaquim Dasilva
Nov 10, 2012
Joaquim DaSilva, 75, of Hellertown, PA passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at St.Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born November 2, 1937 in Murtosa, Portugal he was the son of the late Herminia (Tavares) and Jose Luciano DaSilva. He was married to Gracinda T. DaSilva with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage this past July 3rd. Joaquim worked as a...
Michael F. Pratt
Nov 9, 2012
Michael F. Pratt, 52, of Easton, PA passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at Easton Hospital. Born September 11, 1960 in Jersey City, NJ he was the son of the late Frank "Doc" and Elaine (Verdensky) Pratt. He was married to Miriam (Malavez) Pratt with whom he celebrated 28 years of marriage this past June 23rd. Michael previously worked for...
Betty Jane Denofa
Nov 8, 2012
Betty Jane DeNofa, 79 of Bath, PA, formerly of Bethlehem Township died Thursday November 8th in Bethlehem. Betty Jane is the wife of the late William J. DeNofa, Jr. who died in 1986 Born in Hazelton she is the daughter of the late James and Marie (Potts) Cusatis. She had been a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church....
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...
Vincenzo Frisoli
Nov 8, 2012
Vincenzo Frisoli, 82 of Bethlehem died Thursday November 8, 2012 in Bethlehem. He and his wife Leonarda (Zullo) Frisoli celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this year. Born in Orsara, Italy he is the son of the late Michael and Maria Frisoli. Mr. Frisoli had worked for Bethlehem Fabricators for 18 years and later worked for A.J. Trunzo Cement Construction until...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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