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OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Mary Jane Taylor
Nov 24, 2023
Mary Jane Taylor née Sylvestre, the wife of Dale W. Taylor, U. S. Navy, ret. went to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 24, 2023, at the age of 88 after a lengthy illness. She is predeceased by her parents, Peggy and Tony Sylvestre, her sister Margaret (Peg married to Capt. Robert Simpson) and her stepdaughter, Sheri Cooper.
MJ...
Luis E. Rivera Ocasio
Nov 23, 2023
Luis Enrique Rivera Ocasio, 20, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Manati, Puerto Rico he was the son of Elaine M. Ocasio Vega and Edgardo Javier Rivera Sastre. He was also the biological son of Luis Angel Rivera, Jr.
After graduating high school Luis went on to college at Penn State where...
Martin J. Lynch
Nov 23, 2023
Martin J. Lynch, 75 of Allentown passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born on September 7, 1948, he was the son of the late Lucy (Hildenberger) and Harry V. Lynch.
Martin was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School Class of 1966, Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales Class of 1970. He did postgraduate studies...
Anna H. Zaun
Nov 21, 2023
Anna H. Zaun, 98, of Hellertown, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2023.
Born on July 8, 1925, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Vlasko) Ezar. Anna was the loving wife of the late John M. Zaun who passed away on November 12, 1975.
Anna worked at various factories before retiring in 1996. She was a...
Rocco W. Bambu
Nov 21, 2023
Rocco W. Bambu, 77, a passionate and dedicated public servant of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Julieann (Melinsky) Bambu. Rocco was born in Fountain Hill on April 9, 1946 to the late Paul J. and Agnes D. (Chicalese) Bambu. He served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army...
Christine M. Rappleyea
Nov 20, 2023
Christine M. Rappleyea, 33 of Northampton, passed away on November 20, 2023, after a fierce battle with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Christine was a warrior during her battle with cancer, a title she took quite literally as she approached her diagnosis with the same tenacity she showed when facing a challenging dirt bike trail.
Christine will be lovingly remembered by...
Donald W. Mack Jr.
Nov 20, 2023
Donald W. Mack, Jr., 71, of Freemansburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2023.
Born on July 27, 1952, in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Donald W. Sr., and Pauline E. (Harry) Mack.
Donald graduated from Liberty High School. He was a member of the 540 Democratic Club and enjoyed going to races. He also enjoyed watching...
Michael A. Indrisek, Jr.
Nov 19, 2023
Michael A. Indrisek, Jr., 81, of Bethlehem, died Sunday November 19, 2023 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Michael J. and Louise (Kruczek) Indrisek. He was married to Kathy Indrisek with whom he would’ve celebrated 55 years this coming November 30th.
Michael proudly served his country...
Joseph Manley
Nov 17, 2023
Joseph “Skip” Manley, born June 14, 1951, in Scranton, PA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on November 17, 2023, after a brave three-year battle with cancer. Known for his kindness, dependability, and selflessness, Skip's life was marked by his love for family, his dedication to service, and his passion for the outdoors.
Skip was the cherished...
Nancy Freytes
Nov 17, 2023
Nancy Freytes, 68, of Bethlehem, passed away on November 16, 2023. She was born February 11, 1955, in Manhattan, NY, daughter of the late Raymond and Carmen Mercado. Nancy is the devoted wife of 44 years to her husband, Manuel Freytes. Together they built a beautiful life together filled with love.
Nancy will be remembered for her kindness to everyone she...
Carolee Rose Cressman
Nov 16, 2023
Carolee Rose Cressman, 82, of Upper Saucon Twp., passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of John R. Cressman. Carolee was born in Allentown on March 14, 1941 to the late Charles and Nellie (Zelko) Barto. She had worked as a Secretary for the former Western Electric for many years. Carolee...
Linda L. Dunbar
Nov 13, 2023
Linda L. Dunbar, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away on November 13, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born in Bethlehem; the daughter of the late Woodrow W. and Margaret E. (Ruth) Longenbach. Linda is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Elmer J. Dunbar, Jr.
Linda will be lovingly remembered as a strong, caring, and hardworking woman...
Forrest A. Wieser
Nov 13, 2023
Forrest A. Wieser, 83, of Catasauqua passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Born on April 9, 1940, he was the son of the late Dorothea (Heimbach) and Forrest Wieser. He was the loving husband of the late Theodora (Greco) Wieser.
Forrest retired from Mack Truck after many years of service. He was a selfless man, volunteering for over 50 years...
Betty J. Rutledge
Nov 12, 2023
Betty J. Rutledge, 89, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Richard “Dick” C. Rutledge, Sr. who died Nov. 25, 2017. Betty was born in Fountain Hill to the late Andrew J. and Josephine A. (Kolleogy) Zawadski. A graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1951, Betty...
Katherine V. Spagnola
Nov 9, 2023
Katherine V. Spagnola, 94, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday November 9, 2023, surrounded by family. Born on April 8, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Marion DelGrosso Viglione and John Viglione and the loving wife of the very lucky Sam Spagnola for 61 years.
Kathy worked at Moravian Seminary for Girls/Moravian Academy for over 30 years....
Eugene L. Smith
Nov 6, 2023
Eugene “Gene” L. Smith, 75, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023 and was reunited with his wife of 50 years, the late Rosemary (Bresnahan) Smith and his son, Ryan P. Smith. Born on June 29, 1948, he was the son of the late Elmer and Mary (Washousky) Smith.
Gene was a 1966 graduate of Liberty High School...
Karen Ann Voorhees
Nov 6, 2023
Karen Ann Voorhees, 50, of Bethlehem, a radiant beacon of positivity and an inspiration to many, passed away on November 6, 2023, with her family by her side. Born on November 2, 1973, in Allentown to Frank and Sherry Klepeiss, Karen lived a fulfilling life characterized by love, generosity, selflessness, and optimism.
On October 7, 1995, Karen married the love of...
John C. Noll
Nov 5, 2023
John C. Noll, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Born on October 12, 1931, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Carrie Noll.
John was a lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley area and a graduate of Liberty High School. John had a career in the automotive business in the Lehigh Valley.
He is survived...
Dennis M. Silfies
Nov 4, 2023
Dennis M. Silfies, 78, formerly of Bethlehem, died Saturday, November 4, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Easton Campus. He was the husband of the late Judith E. (Fry) Silfies who died Dec. 12, 1995. Dennis was born July 3, 1945 in Allentown to the late Charles S. and Joann Marie (Berzkovits) Silfies. He worked for the former Bethlehem Steel in...
William Torres Rios
Nov 1, 2023
William Torres Rios, 68, of Bethlehem, sadly left us on November 1, 2023. He was the husband of the late Doris Torres who he celebrated 34 years of marriage until her death in 2007. William was born June 1, 1955 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Santiago Torres and Juana Rios. He worked for Freshpet for many...
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