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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Aida I. Flores
Apr 20, 2023
Aida I. Flores, 68, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at St. Lukes Hospice House. Born on September 1, 1954, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Marcelino and Ines (Rivera) Quinones. A graduate of Liberty High Schools Class of 1973, Aida went on to enter the workforce. She spent ten years with...
Gilberto Torres
Apr 20, 2023
Gilberto Torres, 67, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 19, 1955, in Ciales, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Pedro Torres and Maria Morales. Gilberto would always lend a helping hand to anyone in need---no matter what, he was there to help. He was...
Dolores Diefenderfer
Apr 20, 2023
Dolores (Mulzet) Diefenderfer, 87, died April 20, 2023 in Hospice at Commonwealth Assisting Living Center Memory Care in Radford, Va. Previously from Bethlehem, PA., she was the widow of Robert Diefenderfer and the daughter of the late Elizabeth and John Mulzet. Dolores and her husband owned and operated The Maples Restaurant and enjoyed traveling together throughout their lifetime. Survivors: son,...
Michael A. Boyle
Apr 20, 2023
Michael A. Boyle, 59, of Bethlehem, PA passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday April 20, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg Campus. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Eugene and Evelyn (Benner) Boyle. He was the companion of Kathleen Rheiner of Bethlehem. Michael attended Liberty High School and was a self-employed painter. Michael loved...
Irene W. Bosch
Apr 20, 2023
Irene W. Bosch, 68, of Bethlehem, died on April 20, 2023. She was born on June 12, 1954, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Waypa) Wengryn. Irene is survived by her devoted husband of 37 years, Alan J. Bosch. Irene will be lovingly remembered as a strong, independent, and loving wife, mother, and friend. Irene enjoyed...
Martin Joseph Rzucidlo
Apr 20, 2023
Martin Joseph Rzucidlo, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023. Born in Mayfield, PA. to Louis and Blanche (Andrews) Rzucidlo on January 20, 1930. He graduated from Liberty High School and attended Lafayette College, where he earned an Associates Degree in Drafting/Engineering. He was employed for 29 yrs at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation in the Engineering Department....
William "Bill" John Werpehowski
Apr 20, 2023
William “Bill” John Werpehowski, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Traditions of Hanover, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Mary Anne (Ronca) Werpehowski. Bill was born in Southside Bethlehem on April 1, 1929 to the late Boleslaw and Janina (Lutkiewicz) Werpehowski. He attended Packer Elementary School, Broughal Middle School and graduated from Liberty Vo-tech in 1947...
Tessie C. Athens
Apr 15, 2023
Tessie “Tess” C. Athens, 89, of Clarksville, TN formerly of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Clarksville, TN. She was the wife of the late George Athens who passed away July 28, 1995. Tess was born in Bethlehem on June 6, 1933 to the late Christos and Kalliopi (Karastamathis) Carthage. She received her college education from West...
John E. Mendes
Apr 15, 2023
John E. Mendes, 75, of Bethlehem Township passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 with his loving wife by his side. Born in Summit, NJ on November 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Bessa) and Jack Mendes. He was the husband of Jacquelyne-Jo "Jackie" (Searfoss) Mendes. John proudly served his country as a member of the...
Richard Stephen Fistner
Apr 13, 2023
Richard Stephen Fistner, 83, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was born in Fountain Hill on January 21, 1940 to the late Stephen J. and Margaret R. (Racz) Fistner. Richard attended Holy Ghost grade school, Bethlehem and then graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School. He served our country faithfully...
Carol E. Reppert
Apr 13, 2023
Carol E. Reppert, 78, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Born on January 13, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Esther (Arnold) Herbold. Carol found joy in gardeningshe loved roses. She was also a dedicated Philly sports fan who certainly loved her Phillies, whom she watched play at the World Series this past...
Richard F. Simmers
Apr 9, 2023
Richard F. “Rick” Simmers, Jr., 70, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at St. Lukes HospitalAnderson Campus. Born on March 10, 1953, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Richard F. and Frances (Ramacci) Simmers, Sr. A graduate of Liberty High School, Rick went on to work in housing construction before owning his own...
Louis Anthony Hancock
Apr 7, 2023
Louis Anthony “Tony” Hancock, 81, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at his home.
Born on August 18, 1941, in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Hazel (Smith) and Rolfe Louis “Luke” Hancock. Tony was raised in Roanoke VA where he attended Jefferson High School and met his late wife, Gayle.
Tony received his bachelor’s degree...
Mark Jefferson
Apr 7, 2023
Mark Jefferson, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Theodore and Pearl (Rutt) Jefferson. He was preceded by his spouse Joyce Jefferson, brothers Joseph and Theodore and sisters Betty, Blanche, Honey and Virginia. He was in the Pennsylvania National Guard from June 1953-June 1957....
Edward T. Maurer
Apr 2, 2023
Edward T. Maurer, 63, of Northampton, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2023, in his home. Born on March 17, 1960, in Fountain Hill, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Sylvia (Jakob) Maurer. A graduate of Freedom High School, Eddie went on to enter the workforce. He held a lengthy career with Consolidated Container, retiring as...
Kevin P. Maga
Mar 31, 2023
“Once in a while you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.” -The Grateful Dead On March 31, 2023, Kevin P. Maga (AKA Mags) was reunited with his parents Stanley Maga Jr. and Dolores (Sarr) Maga, and his brother Stanley Maga III in their heavenly home. The intuitive, gentle-spirited, and soft-spoken...
Catherine Ortwein Mcshane
Mar 31, 2023
Catherine Ortwein McShane, 84, of Easton, PA, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday March 31, 2023 at Abington Manor @ Morgan Hill. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Tokar) Ortwein. She worked as a secretary for Binney & Smith Co. before retiring after 31 years. Most importantly, she was devoted to raising...
Marcial Matos
Mar 31, 2023
Marcial Matos, 90, of Fountain Hill, passed away on March 31, 2023, with his wife by his side. He was born on February 16, 1933, in Villalba, Puerto Rico to parents, Marcial and Isabel Matos. Marcial is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Aida Maria Matos. The two made wonderful memories together, including 20 years of life living...
Timothy P. Rhodes
Mar 30, 2023
Timothy P. Rhodes, 65, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in his home. Born on March 17, 1958, in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Gisella (Stangl) Rhodes and the late William Rhodes. A graduate of Liberty High Schools Class of 1976, Timothy went on to enjoy a career in construction. He is the former...
Lawrence J. Dottor
Mar 29, 2023
Lawrence J. Dottor, 92, passed away on March 29, 2023. He was the son of Antonietta (Marcon) Dottor and Giovanni Dottor who came to America from Tarzo and Pervananzi in the foothills of the Alps in Northeastern Italy. Mr. Dottor was a graduate of Muhlenberg College. After college, he served on active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps and became...
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