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

James E. Kupis
Jan 1, 2011
James E. Kupis, 58, of Allentown passed away at his residence. He was born in Bethlehem; son of Joseph and Kathleen Kupis of Lower Saucon. Jim is also survived by his sisters, JoAnn Billig and her husband Marshall of Cochranville, PA and Marie Bigas and her husband Paul of Atglen, PA; two nieces, Jenna and Amanda Billig and his nephew,...

Carolann L Miller
Dec 31, 2010
Carolann L Cofenas Miller, 67, Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Mother in Law, Cousin, Neighbor and Friend, of Northampton died on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown. Carolann was born in Allentown and was the daughter of the late Robert T. Cofenas and Louise J. Ackerman Cofenas of Bethlehem. Carolann is the wife of Harold A. Miller...

Elizabeth M. Biszek
Dec 31, 2010
Elizabeth M. Biszek, 96, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Holy Family Manor. She was born November 12, 1914 in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late John and Theresa Toth Totenbier. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Biszek in 1974. She was a former parishioner of Notre Dame of Bethlehem. Elizabeth will be...

Frederick R. Smith
Dec 30, 2010
Frederick R. Smith, 79, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at St.Luke?s Hospital in Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Russell T. and Anna Zednik Smith and the husband of the late Irene P. Divok Smith who died November 12, 2004. Fred was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict....
Sophia Jablonski
Dec 29, 2010
Sophia Jablonski, 96, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at St. Luke?s Hospital in Bethlehem. Born March 13, 1914 in Dixon City, PA; she was the daughter of the late, Stanley and Bertha Bahara Duda. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph F. Jablonski. Sophia was the pillar and hub of her family. She was a terrific...

Nicholas Malik
Dec 29, 2010
Nicholas Malik, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 15, 1928 in Nesquehoning, PA. Nicholas proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of Rider University. Nicholas worked as an Accountant for the State of Pennsylvania. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Christina and...
Mary E. Lawler
Dec 27, 2010
Mary E. Catsirmas Svetecz- Lawler, 73, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Monday, December 27, 2010 at St.Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born February 10, 1937 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Emma Conway and George Catsirmas. She was married to the late Joseph Lawler. Mary worked at Allentown Central Catholic High School as the Guidance Director. She also...

John J. Windish
Dec 24, 2010
John J. Windish, Jr., 71, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 in his home. Born August 4, 1939 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Hilda Toth and John J. Windish. John worked at Pete?s Hot Dog Shop in Bethlehem for over 30 years retiring in November 1998. He was a member of University Parish...
Elizabeth Burak
Dec 23, 2010
Elizabeth Burak, 63, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, December 23, 2010 with her family by her side. She was born August 20, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY; the daughter of the late Henry "Hank" and Anna Zaba Burzelewski. Liz is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years, Robert Burak. She dedicated her life to educating children. Liz served as a...

Frances Senneca
Dec 23, 2010
Frances Senneca, 94, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Holy Family Manor. She was the daughter of the late Orazio and Philomena Senneca. Frances worked in the Housekeeping Dept. at St. Luke's Hospital for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of Pompeii of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Bethlehem. She will be lovingly...

Anna M. Mahoney
Dec 22, 2010
Anna M. Mahoney, 96, of Bethlehem died on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's. She was born February, 23, 1914; the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Hered Hero. Anna was preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Mahoney on August 28, 2002. They were married on October 12, 1968. She was...
John J. Bauer Sr.
Dec 21, 2010
John J. Bauer Sr., 91, of Bethlehem, died peacefully and surrounded by his family, on Tuesday December 21, 2010. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Valentine and Mary Boldizar Bauer. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Szvetecz Bauer. John was employed by the Bethlehem Steel for 41 years where he worked as...
Ernest H Deangelis
Dec 21, 2010
Ernest H. DeAngelis, 84, of Bethlehem died Tuesday Dec. 21st, while surrounded by his loving family in Atria, Hanover Township, Northampton County. Ernie was the husband of the late Elizabeth I. Madl DeAngelis who died in 2005. Born in Parlett, Ohio he was the son of the late Frank J. and Rose Martellucci DeAngelis A graduate and standout athlete lettering...
Helen K. Makary
Dec 19, 2010
Helen K. Makary, 96, of Bethlehem, was called to come home to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Bethlehem on April 12, 1914; the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Pondelek Kercsman. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Frank Makary. Helen retired in 1976 from Fountain Hill...

Virginia Livirrie
Dec 19, 2010
Virginia ?Ginnie? Livirrie, 92, of Bethlehem died on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010 at Blough Health Care Center in Bethlehem. She and her husband David Livirrie, were married for 42 years. She was the daughter of the late Louis F. & Nellie Glahn Sordon. She was predeceased by her first husband, James Smith, in 1940. Ginnie attained her degree in Journalism...
Mary A. Christman
Dec 19, 2010
Mary A. Wargo Christman, 71, of Alburtis, PA formerly of Bethlehem died on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at her Residence in Alburtis, PA surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Bethlehem and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Prockup Wargo and the wife of the late Albert P. Christman who died in 2002. Mary worked...
Richard P. Altemus
Dec 18, 2010
Richard P. Altemus, 90, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Old Orchard Manor Care Health Services in Easton, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Bethlehem and was the son of the late James H. and Catherine Brugger Altemus and the husband of Barbara L. Cummins Altemus with whom he celebrated 66years of marriage. Richard...
Irene Zalai
Dec 18, 2010
Irene Zalai , 83, of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at St.Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born February 14, 1927 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Julia Kucsan and Stephen Zalai. Irene worked at the former Bethlehem Steel as a Chief Claims Clerk in the Safety Workman?s Compensation Division retiring after 37 years of service. She...
Anne C. Timmins
Dec 17, 2010
Anne C. Coffey Timmins, 87, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at St. Luke?s Hospital in Bethlehem. Born March 3, 1923 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Mary E. Smith and Edward J. Coffey. She was married to the late William J. Timmins, Jr. Anne was a 1941 graduate of Liberty High School and...
Theetta T. Casilio
Dec 16, 2010
Theetta T. ?Teddie? Casilio, 80, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, December 16, 2010. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Melcher Hippensteal. She was the loving wife of John F. Casilio. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this past November. Teddie graduated from St. Luke?s School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse...