OBITUARIES

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

Jeanette M. Keim

Jeanette M. Keim

Feb 6, 2023

Jeanette M. Keim, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg. Born on March 25, 1938, she was a daughter of the late John and Stella (Searle) Bermmer. She was a graduate of Fountain Hill High School. Jeanette was a devoted member of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Bethlehem. In her spare time,...

John Ernest Mcgaughey

John Ernest Mcgaughey

Feb 5, 2023

John Ernest McGaughey, 81, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Cedarbrook-Fountain Hill. He was the husband of the late Erna (Jansen) McGaughey whom he wed in 1966. John was born in New Brunswick, NJ on February 16, 1941 to the late Ernest Schoppe and Agnes (Myhre) McGaughey. He served our country faithfully in the Navy during Peacetime....

Paula Santiago

Paula Santiago

Feb 2, 2023

Paula Santiago, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Born on September 17, 1935, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Santana Andino and Agapita Escalera. Following her marriage to her late husband, Felix Santiago, who passed away on January 4, 1990, she became a homemaker and seamstress. She was a very...

John J. Shaton

John J. Shaton

Feb 1, 2023

John J. Shaton, 68, of Bethlehem passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Born on July 14, 1954, he was the son of the late Anna Marie (Garin) and George Shaton. John graduated from Freedom High School class of 1972 and earned his bachelor's degree in secondary education from East Stroudsburg University. After graduating,...

Cedric A. Whittaker

Cedric A. Whittaker

Jan 31, 2023

Cedric A. Whittaker, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away on January 31, 2023. Born on January 11, 1930, in Black River, Jamaica, he was the son of the late Ethlyn (Sloly) and Benjamin Whittaker. Cedric enjoyed collecting stamps and playing tennis in his spare time. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 43 years, Perlita Whittaker; daughter, Shryll (Christopher...

John M. Michalgyk

John M. Michalgyk

Jan 31, 2023

John M. Michalgyk, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born on April 29, 1943, in Allentown, he was the son of the late John and Irene (Oleschak) Michalgyk. A graduate of Whitehall High Schools Class of 1961, John went on to earn his Bachelor of Business of Administration, in Industrial Management, from...

Jean Fiore

Jean Fiore

Jan 30, 2023

Jean Fiore, 90, of Lower Nazareth Township, died on January 30, 2023, with family by her side. She was born January 24, 1933, in Morristown, NJ, daughter of the late Robert John and Dorothy (Maher) Martin. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Louis G. Fiore. Jean will be remembered for her desire to help people, her...

Margaret A. Szabo

Margaret A. Szabo

Jan 29, 2023

Margaret A. (Salay) Szabo, 89, of Hanover Township, Lehigh County passed away on January 29 at home, surrounded by the love of her daughter and son in law. Born in Bethlehem on August 24, 1933, to Alex and Elizabeth (Racz) Salay, “Marge” attended St. John Capistrano Hungarian School. While attending, she was a member of the Guardian Angel Society and...

Joseph A. Ammend

Joseph A. Ammend

Jan 29, 2023

Joseph A. Ammend Jr., 86, of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Holy Family Manor. Born on November 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Joseph Ammend Sr. and his wife, Marion (Sprague) Ammend. In “Joes” younger years he was a graduate of Liberty High School, and after graduating he proudly served in the United States...

Bernard R. Spirk

Bernard R. Spirk

Jan 29, 2023

Bernard R. Spirk, Sr., 96, of Bethlehem Twp. died peacefully at his home of more than 65 years on Sunday January 29, 2023. Born January 18, 1927, in his home in Bethlehem, PA to the late Herman and Caroline (Newherz) Spirk. He was the husband of the late Sylvia J. (Iasiello) Spirk for 69 years, married July 7, 1951. Bernie...

Constance E. Burghardt

Constance E. Burghardt

Jan 28, 2023

Constance E. “Connie” Burghardt, 84, of Bethlehem, died on January 28, 2023. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Charles and Sophie (Beaky) Albert. Connie worked for Service Electric and was a parishioner of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. She will be lovingly remembered for her outgoing spirit and caring attitude. Connie enjoyed spending time with her...

Antonio M Carvalho

Antonio M Carvalho

Jan 27, 2023

Antonio M. Carvalho, 69, of Bethlehem, died at home on January 27, 2023. He was born April 25, 1953, in Arganil, Portugal; the son of the late Antonio A. and Fernanda (Silva) Carvalho. Antonio will be dearly missed by his wife, Maria C. (Rodrigues) Carvalho; daughters, Raquel Hlavinka and husband, Peter F. Hlavinka, and Lisete C. Fink and husband, Michael...

Lisa A. Boligitz

Lisa A. Boligitz

Jan 26, 2023

Lisa A. Boligitz, 60, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Temple University Hospital. Born on May 13, 1962, she was the daughter of Joann (Albany) Schaffner and Robert J. Hornak. Lisa graduated from Freedom High School in 1980. She worked as a Senior Account Manager for TuWay Communications which is where...

David J. Griffith

David J. Griffith

Jan 25, 2023

Colonel David J. Griffith, Jr., USA, Retired, 72, of Orefield, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Lehigh Valley HospitalCedar Crest. Born on December 12, 1950, in Coaldale, he was the son of the late David J. and Elizabeth (Petras) Griffith, Sr. A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High Schools Class of 1968, David went on to earn a Bachelor...

Sheila T. Soldo

Sheila T. Soldo

Jan 25, 2023

Sheila Theresa Soldo, 85, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2023. She was born in Mountain Top, PA, the daughter of the late Alexander and Marjorie Young. She was the wife of the late John W. Soldo. Sheila was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She was a member of Ss. Simon & Jude Catholic...

Pastor Chamorro

Pastor Chamorro

Jan 23, 2023

Pastor Chamorro, Jr., 57, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospitals Cedar Crest campus. Born on September 26, 1965, he was a son of the late Pastor and Petra (Ferrer) Chamorro, Sr. A graduate of Liberty High Schools Class of 1985, he joined the workforce. Over the years he has held positions with Weldship...

Jeffrey D. Coughlin

Jeffrey D. Coughlin

Jan 23, 2023

Jeffrey D. Coughlin, 46, of Easton passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. Born on December 9, 1976, he was the son of Pauline (Elmo) Coughlin and William F. Coughlin. He was the amazing husband of Rachel (Fosco) Coughlin and devoted father to Cora and Luca. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 13 years; his children; mother,...

Joanne N. Bufton

Joanne N. Bufton

Jan 22, 2023

Joanne N. Bufton, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Born on February 15, 1934 in Pen Argyl, she was the daughter of the late Muriel (Tyreman) and Arthur Gall. She was the loving wife of the late James F. Bufton. Joanne was a devoted and loving mother to her four sons. She graduated from Liberty High...

Ella M. Benyo

Ella M. Benyo

Jan 21, 2023

Ella M. Benyo, 89, formerly of Goepp St. in Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday January 21, 2023 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill, PA. Services will be private. Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 East Broad St. Bethlehem PA - 18018 US 610-868-8531

William "John" Baum

William "John" Baum

Jan 20, 2023

William “John” Baum, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at Holy Family Manor. He was the husband of Maureen (Pasch) Baum. John was born in Allentown on April 17, 1940 to the late William John and Margaret Mary (Boyle) Baum. He was raised by his aunt, the late Rose C. Boyle. John was a 1957 graduate of...

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