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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Jane Louise Lerch
Dec 2, 2022
Jane Louise Lerch, 66, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born in Hellertown she was the daughter of the late George and Arlene Smith. She was the loving companion to Leonard Tomolovski, Jr. for over 20 years. Jane worked in the retail industry, most recently at Marshalls, where she made many...
Valdemar Carvalho Fernandes
Dec 1, 2022
Valdemar Carvalho Fernandes ended life on this earth on December 1, 2022. Valdemar was born in Branca, Portugal on April 15, 1947 to Francisco and Madalena Fernandes. He grew up helping to care for his younger siblings and learned the trade of masonry at a young age. After serving 2 years with the Portuguese army (Exrcito Portugus) in Mozambique, he...
Sharen A. Healy
Nov 30, 2022
Sharen A. Healy, 68, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She was the wife of Kevin Healy. Born on March 22, 1954, in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late William and Helen (Ullman) Lettich. Sharen worked for Kraft Foods for 40 years prior to her retirement. Survivors: Sharen will...
Florence A. Sovorsky
Nov 29, 2022
Florence A. Sovorsky, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospice House. She was born on November 24, 1931, the daughter of the late Veronica (Vavrek) and Joseph Baran. She was the loving wife of the late Michael B. Sovorsky. Florence was a long-time member of St. Anne's Church in Bethlehem where she was...
John T. Burke
Nov 28, 2022
John T. Burke (Jack), age 92, of Bethlehem died on November 28, 2022. He was the husband of Patricia (Rogan) Burke to whom he was married for 68 years. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA on June 16, 1930, he was the son of the late John P. and Kathleen (Mulhearn) Burke. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother...
William Bruce Karp
Nov 27, 2022
William “Bill” Bruce Karp, Jr., 41, of Point Pleasant, NJ, formerly of Hellertown, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Fountain Hill on January 24, 1981 to the late William Bruce and Valerie J. (Furchner) Karp. Bill was a 1999 graduate of Saucon Valley School District where he lettered in Football and Track &...
Frances Faraldo
Nov 25, 2022
Frances (Karc) Faraldo, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Phoebe Nursing Home in Allentown. Born on May 11, 1927, in Cementon, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Stella (Felchock) Karc. Frances was a dedicated businesswoman, who jointly operated an upholstery business for over 50 years with her husband, the late John A....
Edward L. Redding
Nov 22, 2022
Edward Lawrence Redding, age 67 of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Tuesday November 22, 2022, following his long battle with cancer. Edward, known by loved ones as Ed or Eddie, was born on March 15, 1955 in Bethlehem, PA to parents Edward Vincent Redding and Jennie (Pierok) Redding. He attended Notre Dame Grade School and Bethlehem Catholic High School where...
Maryanne Ronca
Nov 22, 2022
Maryanne S. Ronca, 87, of Center Valley, passed away on November 22, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, surrounded by family. Maryanne, the widow of Donald J. Ronca, was known by family and friends as “Cissy”. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Cissy is survived by her six daughters (Joan Marie Ronca, Maryanne Groner, Donna Jo Shelton, Suzanne...
Millie Matos
Nov 21, 2022
Millie Matos, 68, of Bethlehem, passed on Monday, November 21, 2022. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Deacon Rafael Cuevas, Sr. and Iris D. (Virella) Cuevas. Millie is the wife of Edwin Matos Rios. Millie will be lovingly remembered for her selfless way of life. This was most evident with her family. She loved and protected her...
Eric J. Garger
Nov 21, 2022
Eric "Rick" J. Garger, 64, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at his residence. He was the husband of Sharon L. (McInerney) Garger. Eric was born on January 29, 1958 in Allentown to the late Joseph and Anna (Krug) Garger. He worked as a cook at the Trivet, Emmaus for 15 years and then for North End...
Virginia M. Harrison
Nov 20, 2022
Virginia M. Harrison “Ginny” was born on September 17, 1937, to the Late Andrew Thompson and Marcelle Campbell Thompson in Allentown, PA and was raised by the Late Norman & Maggie Auker in Lancaster, PA. She peacefully entered her rest at home on November 20, 2022. She married Matthew L. Harrison Sr on February 14, 1961, in Bethlehem, PA. Virginia...
Margaret "Marge" Gordon Kender
Nov 18, 2022
Margaret “Marge” (Gordon) Kender, 89, of Allentown, passed away on November 18, 2022, at St. Lukes Fountain Hill. Marge was the loving wife of the late Joseph P. Kender, Ed.D who passed away on January 7, 2021. Born on December 8, 1932, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Condron) and Howard Gordon. Margaret earned her BA...
Rosemarie M. Kozo
Nov 17, 2022
Rosemarie M. Kozo, 74, of Allentown passed away in her home on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born on January 12, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Angela M. (Krantz) and Michael Mikitka. She was the loving wife of the late Charles Terry Kozo whom she shared 47 years of marriage. Rosemarie graduated from Liberty High School. She and...
Barry P. Mindler
Nov 15, 2022
Barry P. Mindler, Sr., 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Post-Acute Medical, Wilkes-Barre. Born on August 2, 1947, in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Milton Paul and Mildred (Flores) Mindler. After receiving his formal education in Bethlehem schools, Barry went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam...
Marilyn Wachter
Nov 14, 2022
Marilyn Louise (Sumner) Wachter, 83, passed away Monday, November 14th, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. She was the wife of the late John L. Wachter, whom she adored. Marilyn was a 1957 graduate of Wilson High School and received her bachelor's degree in 1961 from Moravian College. She held many jobs throughout her life, including teaching at Northeast Middle...
Michael F. Tonetti
Nov 13, 2022
Michael F. Tonetti, 59, of Northampton, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his home. He was born in Fountain Hill on July 9, 1963 to the late Emil A. and Mary Ann C. (Carchio) Tonetti. Michael owned and operated a HVAC company for over 25 years. Survivors: daughter: Alyssa M. Tonetti of Bethlehem; sister: Amy (Todd A.) Hoyer...
Robert V. Aponick Sr.
Nov 10, 2022
Robert “Bob” V. Aponick Sr., 77, of Easton, PA formerly of Coopersburg, passed away on Thursday November 10, 2022, at St. Lukes Hospital Anderson Campus. He was born in New York the son of the late Victor and Bertha (Bainbridge) Aponick. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Filaseta) Aponick and they were married for over 50 years. Bob worked...
Jennie T. Makos
Nov 10, 2022
Jennie T. Makos, 104, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family. Born on July 23, 1918, in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Czipath) Bolecz. Following her formal schooling, Jennie entered the workforce, including Western Electric and Bell Labs as a technician for over twenty...
Andrea M. Dolak
Nov 10, 2022
Andrea M. Dolak, 38, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was born on May 8, 1984 to Stephen J. and Donna M. Dolak, Jr. of Bethlehem. Andrea was a 2002 graduate of Freedom High School, Bethlehem where she participated in the Marching Band and the Fife & DrumCorps and...
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