OBITUARIES

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

Geraldine F. Kiefer

Geraldine F. Kiefer

Aug 24, 2022

Geraldine F. Kiefer, 85, formerly of Bethlehem and most recently of Allentown, passed away on August 24, 2022. Born on March 14, 1937 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Marie A. (Amberg) and John J. Burke. Geraldine graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School. She worked for Lehigh University in Wood Catering. She will be dearly missed by...

Thomas D. Smith

Thomas D. Smith

Aug 23, 2022

Thomas “Smitty” D. Smith, Sr, 91, of Fredericksburg, VA, formerly of Bethlehem, PA and Plainfield, Piscataway, & Ringoes, NJ passed away on August 23, 2022. Tom was born on April 5, 1931, in New Brunswick, NJ. He was the husband of the late Patricia D. (Samuelsen) Smith. Smitty proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army...

Cimmie J. Depriest

Cimmie J. Depriest

Aug 22, 2022

Cimmie J. DePriest, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born on February 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Jane (Ayre) and John C. Ruhf. For 45 years, she was the loving wife of the late Nicholas A. DePriest. Cimmie proudly served her country as a member of the United States Army. While stationed...

David M. Swirczewski

David M. Swirczewski

Aug 22, 2022

David M. Swirczewski, 56, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 22, 2022. The world lost a devoted father, adoring husband, culinary genius, a storyteller that captivated his audience, passionate businessman, and a loyal friend. Born on October 19, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Barbara (Marcus) and the late John Willard Swirczewski....

Douglas Edward Serfass

Douglas Edward Serfass

Aug 21, 2022

Douglas Edward Serfass, 67, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg on Sunday, August 21, 2022 after a brief illness. His wife and son were at his side. He was the husband of Mary S. (Homlak) Serfass. Born in Palmerton on January 6, 1955, he was a son of the late Frederick D. and Anna M. (Kripper)...

Carl J. Mari

Carl J. Mari

Aug 19, 2022

Carl J. Mari, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Holy Family Manor. Born on February 26, 1937, in Freemansburg, he was a son of the late Jose and Anna (Phadenhauer) Mari. A graduate of Liberty High School, Carl went on to serve in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home to...

Ryan M. Dugan

Ryan M. Dugan

Aug 15, 2022

Ryan M. Dugan, 35, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2022. Born on May 8, 1987, he was the son of Regina M. (Dye) and James T. Dugan. Ryan graduated from Notre Dame High School where he was a member of the wrestling team and went on to earn his bachelor's degrees in both Business and Economics...

Eleanor J. Mesko

Eleanor J. Mesko

Aug 14, 2022

Eleanor J. Mesko, 90, of Bethlehem died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Sopko) Blanar. She was married to the late Peter Mesko with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage until his death on January 13, 2007. Eleanor was a graduate of...

Mary A. Casciani

Mary A. Casciani

Aug 14, 2022

Mary A. Casciani, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 14, 2022 at her residence. She was the wife of Anthony F. Casciani. Mary was born on January 23, 1934 in Holden, WV to the late John and Margaret (Dudash) Popovich. She worked as a cafeteria worker at Northeast Middle School for the Bethlehem Area School District for 25 years...

Rosemarie G. André Huertas

Rosemarie G. André Huertas

Aug 13, 2022

Rosemarie G. Andr Huertas, 87, entered into eternal life August 13, 2022. God reached down and took her hand joining hers together with her beloved husband Gilbert. She was a beautiful soul, who lived a virtuous life, strengthened by her faith. She loved God, her family and everyone she met. Her legacy will be the love she shared, the lives...

Jerome Livingston

Jerome Livingston

Aug 13, 2022

Jerome Livingston Jr., 68, formerly of NY and most recently of Bethlehem, passed away on August 13, 2022. Born on March 25, 1954, in Maine, NY, he was the son of the late Ethel Mae (Jones) and Jerome Livingston Sr. Jerome graduated high school in Savannah, Georgia. He enjoyed fishing and watching basketball, his favorite team was the New York...

Richard H. Arnold

Richard H. Arnold

Aug 8, 2022

Richard (Dick) H. Arnold, 87, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on August 8, 2022, which would have been his 63rd wedding anniversary. Born on April 4, 1935, in Friedensville, PA. He was the son of the late Harrison and Cecelia (Kehs) Arnold. Following his formal education, he proudly served in the US Army 1st Cavalry...

William Werner

William Werner

Aug 7, 2022

William “Bill” Werner, 87, of Chandler Estates, Plainfield Twp., formerly of Lower Saucon Twp., passed away on August 7, 2022 at Slate Belt Health & Rehab, Bangor. He was the husband of Anna M. (Domyan) Werner. Bill was born on February 13, 1935 in Allentown to the late William Werner and Helen (Gardner) Leith. Bill worked for the former Brookfield...

Carlos L. Martinez

Carlos L. Martinez

Aug 7, 2022

Carlos L. Martinez (Brooklyn), 78, of Bethlehem, passed away suddenly on August 7, 2022. Born on April 1, 1944, in Guanica, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Carmen R. (Mojica) Agosto and Pedro Juan Martinez Soto. Carlos grew up in Brooklyn, NY after him and his family moved to the United States, that is where his nickname...

Ruth E. Bowers

Ruth E. Bowers

Aug 6, 2022

Ruth E. Bowers, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 6, 2022 at Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was born on September 24, 1932 in Lima, Ohio to the late Harry Long and Artha (Raines) Barmun. Ruth worked for the Northampton County Aging as a Clerk for many years until retiring in 1989. She was a member of Bethany United Church...

Manuel Oliveira

Manuel Oliveira

Aug 5, 2022

Manuel Oliveira, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown. Born on January 28, 1935, in Cervaes, Portugal, he was a son of the late Benjamim Gomes and Maria Coelho (Ribeiro) de Oliveira. Following his formal education and subsequent service in the Army in Portugal, Manuel immigrated to the United States. He...

Ellen K. Andrews

Ellen K. Andrews

Aug 3, 2022

Ellen K. Andrews, 95, passed away on August 3, 2022. She was the wife of the late William F. Andrews who passed away in 2003. Born in Bethlehem on December 18, 1926, Ellen was the daughter of Russell and Elsie (Vargo) Messinger. Ellen worked at Hellertown Manufacturing Co. for 28 years. She is survived by her brother, Russell Messinger and...

Gary Robert Rissmiller

Gary Robert Rissmiller

Aug 2, 2022

Gary Robert Rissmiller, 67, died unexpectedly, in the early morning of Tuesday, August 2, 2022, with his son by his side. He was born March 8, 1955, son of the late Charles Rissmiller and June Bove . Gary will be remembered as a kind and caring man who loved his family more than anything else. He had a huge heart...

Gloria M. Oechsle

Gloria M. Oechsle

Aug 1, 2022

Gloria M. Oechsle, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 1, 2022 at Old Orchard Health Care Center in Easton. Born on May 6, 1925 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Pia (Ciccone) and Joseph Gentile. Gloria graduated from Liberty High School. She worked at Bethlehem Steel and Hess Department Store. In her spare time, she enjoyed...

Winifred Dileo Melinsky

Winifred Dileo Melinsky

Jul 29, 2022

Winifred "Winnie" DiLeo Melinsky, 67, of Center Valley, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on March 24, 1955, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Nicholason) and Dr. Luscian DiLeo. She was the devoted wife for 30 years of the late Louis C. Melinsky. Winnie was a cheerful, loving,...

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