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

James G. Bonstein

James G. Bonstein

Feb 25, 2023

James G. Bonstein, 73, of Macungie, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was born February 18, 1950, in Easton, PA, son of the late Robert and Jeanette (Taylor) Bonstein. Jim is survived by his wife Desty A (Mack) Bonstein. The two would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 18th. Jim proudly served in the United States Air...

Eugene R. Stellato

Eugene R. Stellato

Feb 20, 2023

Eugene R. Stellato, 96, of Westlake, Ohio, formerly of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on Monday, February 20, 2023. Eugene was born in Fountain Hill on August 18, 1926 to the late Louis and Antoinette (Bambu) Stellato. He grew up in Bethlehem where he lived for 94 years. Eugene served our country faithfully in the Army during World War...

Regina "Jean" M. Angerman

Regina "Jean" M. Angerman

Feb 20, 2023

Regina “Jean” M. Angerman, 79, of Hanover Township died, Monday, February 20, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus. Born in Nazareth she was the daughter of the late Robert and Orthia (Heyer) Reilly. She was married to her High School sweetheart, “Eddie”, Edward J. Angerman, Jr. with whom she would have celebrated 58 years of marriage this coming May 29th....

Joyce E. Gescek

Joyce E. Gescek

Feb 19, 2023

Joyce E. Gescek, 100, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday February 19, 2023 at Atria Sr. Living, Bethlehem surrounded by family. She was born in Allentown, PA, the daughter of the late Thurston and Florence (LeFevre) Christ. Joyce was layout machine setter at the former Western Electric Co. in Allentown, PA for 25+ years. She was devoted to her...

Barbara E. Judd

Barbara E. Judd

Feb 19, 2023

Barbara E. Judd, 69, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg. Born on July 28, 1953, in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Alvin and Frieda (Shellhammer) Oberman, Sr. A graduate of Tamaqua Area High Schools Class of 1971, she went on to earn her nursing degree from Allentown General Hospitals School...

Julia Panick

Julia Panick

Feb 18, 2023

Julia Panick, 93, of Hellertown, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Lukes Hospital-Anderson Campus. She was the wife of the late Donald A. Panick who died March 14, 2013. Julia was born in Bethlehem on September 5, 1929 to the late Nicholas and Julia (Huczko) Menio. Before she was married to Donald, she had worked for the former...

Grace C. Tertusek

Grace C. Tertusek

Feb 15, 2023

Grace C. Tertusek, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late Charles A. “Pinky” Tertusek Sr. Born on July 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Frieda M. (Koch) and Burton K. Miller. Grace worked in the maintenance department at Lehigh University and later...

Loretta Rose Oyer

Loretta Rose Oyer

Feb 15, 2023

Loretta Rose Oyer, 82, of Hellertown, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her residence. She was the wife of John A. Oyer. Loretta was born in Fountain Hill on September 22, 1940 to the late Stephen and Sophie (Coyle) Csordas. She was a Registered Nurse working at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill Annex. for 23 years until retiring. Loretta was a...

Jack W. Fluck

Jack W. Fluck

Feb 15, 2023

Jack W. Fluck, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Muhlenburg. Born on July 19, 1937, he was the son of the late Thelma (Kramer) and Robert Fluck. Jack worked in the Bethlehem Mines Division at the Bethlehem Steel Company and later retired from there. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and watching...

Michael Slivko

Michael Slivko

Feb 15, 2023

Michael Slivko, 101, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at St. Lukes Hospital-Anderson Campus. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Ruyak) Slivko. Michael was born on April 5, 1921 in Bethlehem and was the son of the late John and Julia (Leso) Slivko. He worked at the Saucon Open Hearth for the Bethlehem Steel for 42 years retiring...

Irene Lewis

Irene Lewis

Feb 14, 2023

Irene Lewis, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was the devoted and loving wife for 66 years of Robert E. Lewis. He was the love of her life. Born on May 8, 1938, in Los Angeles, she was the daughter of the late Mabel (Morrison) and Richard Lamb. Irene was a devoted wife, mother,...

Mirella Lee Maldonado

Mirella Lee Maldonado

Feb 12, 2023

Mirella Lee Maldonado, 51, of Bethlehem died Sunday, February 12, 2023 at St. Lukes Hospital-Fountain Hill Campus. Born in Bridgeport, Conn. she was the daughter of the late Rosa and Miguel Maldonado. Mirella was known for her big personality and even bigger heart. Mirella worked as a home health care aide for Everyday Home. She was a member of Holy...

Josephine "Jody" Janisch

Josephine "Jody" Janisch

Feb 11, 2023

Josephine M. “Jody” Janisch, 64, of Bushkill Township, died on February 11, 2023. She was born June 26, 1958; daughter of Frank and Adeline (Cauley) Passori. Jody is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Mark Lloyd Janisch. They were married on November 26, 1983. Jody will be warmly remembered as a kind, caring, and selfless woman. She put...

Stephanie Richardson

Stephanie Richardson

Feb 10, 2023

Stephanie Richardson, 78, of Bethlehem Township died on Friday, February 10, 2023. Born on January 10, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Wilma (Konya) and Stephen Lang, Jr. She was the loving wife of the late Paul D. Richardson. Stephanie grew up in Fountain Hill and graduated from St. Francis Academy. She was a dedicated and hard worker,...

Elwood P. Silfies

Elwood P. Silfies

Feb 10, 2023

Elwood P. Silfies, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. He was the cherished and beloved husband of the late Dianne M. (Laub) Silfies for 64 years. Born in Chapman, PA, he is the son of Speener S. Silfies and Cecelia (Haftl) Silfies. After graduating from Pen Argyl High School, he served in the United States Army...

John Ferri

John Ferri

Feb 9, 2023

John Ferri of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023. He was born on August 14, 1926, in Easton, PA. He was the first son of Antonio and Antonietta Ferri. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Margaret, brothers Anthony and Samuel. He is survived by his children, son John and wife Christie...

John E. Vidumsky

John E. Vidumsky

Feb 7, 2023

John E. Vidumsky, 92, of Bethlehem, PA died on Tuesday Feb. 7, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus. He was born on Jan. 7, 1931, in Bethlehem, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Straka) Vidumsky. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann (Dalton) Vidumsky. As a young man, John enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard and...

Michael S. Pecuch

Michael S. Pecuch

Feb 7, 2023

Michael S. Pecuch, 67, of Bethlehem Township died on February 7, 2023. Born on July 12, 1955, he was the son of the late Anna (Lackovitch) and George C. Pecuch, Sr. Michael enjoyed fishing and traveling to North Carolina to see his family. He was affectionately known as "Mr. Mike" by all the students at Hanover Elementary School where he...

John C. Lychak

John C. Lychak

Feb 7, 2023

Dr. John C. Lychak, 96, of Bethlehem, peacefully passed on Tuesday, February 7, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Hassick) Lychak. He was born in Hokendauqua on November 25, 1926 to the late John and Mary (Grason) Lychak. At the age of 16 he was the valedictorian of the 1943 class...

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