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Kevin J. Murphy
Mar 26, 2023
Kevin J. Murphy, 65, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. He was born on July 29, 1957 in Bethlehem, son of the late Joseph Murphy and Anna (Hartigan) Murphy. He was the husband of Terry (Chunko) Murphy with whom he shared 22 years of marriage this past February. Kevin was employed by RMS prior to his retirement...
Donald R. Roche
Mar 24, 2023
Donald R. Roche, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Holy Family Manor. Born on August 12, 1937, he was the son of the late Winifred (McCullough) and Joseph Roche. Donald was a resident of Lutheran Manor, Bethlehem for over 30 years. He enjoyed going for long walks, spending time at the mall, and spending time...
Constance H. Schubert
Mar 21, 2023
Constance H. Schubert, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Moravian Hall Square. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles F. Schubert who passed away in December 2020, and her beloved son, Charles Schubert, Jr. Constance was born on June 14, 1936, in Bethlehem. She was the daughter of the late Anna (Hudacek)...
Richard H. Bartels
Mar 21, 2023
Richard H. Bartels, 82, of Hellertown passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 with his family by his side. Born on February 13, 1941 in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Grace (Mills) and Henry Bartels. He was the loving husband of Renate (Moog) Bartels. Richard worked for many years as a production manager for Schaefer...
Christopher P. Detrixhe
Mar 20, 2023
Christopher P. Detrixhe, 51, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Born on August 22, 1971, he was a son of Julius and Linda (Megenhardt) Detrixhe, III. A graduate of Moravian Academys Class of 1989, Chris went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College of Chicago, as well...
Reinaldo Luquis Gonzalez
Mar 19, 2023
Reinaldo Luquis Gonzalez, 77, of Allentown, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Born on February 10, 1946, in Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Rafael Luquis Santos and Providencia Gonzalez Hernandez. Following graduation from Caguas Vocational-Technical School, he went to work in different jobs and later decided to attend the University of Turabo...
Julia B. Bensen
Mar 18, 2023
Julia B. Bensen, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp. She was born in Fountain Hill on April 16, 1925 to the late Joseph and Rocchina (Mastroperri) Bolza. Julia was a Registered Nurse and worked for the former Allentown State Hospital as a Nursing Supervisor for 27 years. She also was a Nursing...
Wanda G. Scheetz
Mar 16, 2023
Wanda G. (Althouse) Scheetz, 71, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at St. Lukes HospitalFountain Hill. Born on May 8, 1951, in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Joyce (Fogle) Althouse. After joining the workforce at a young age, Wanda enjoyed her job as a packager with Just Born for over 30...
Marijo Marzella
Mar 15, 2023
Marijo Marzella, 60, of Hanover Twp., passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at her residence. She was the partner of Lori Lewis. Marijo was born in Springfield, NJ on February 20, 1963 to the late Matthew Peter and Patricia Emma (Loth) Casciano. She was a caregiver to many people, always providing comfort and support...
Jean Yerger
Mar 14, 2023
Jean Yerger, 56, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Born on February 16, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Jacoby) Brey. Jean enjoyed working for Merakey as a housekeeper and as a Direct Care Staff member where she was known as the jack of all trades. She could often be found playing trivia...
Ronald Earl Vanbuskirk
Mar 11, 2023
Ronald Earl VanBuskirk, 79, of Bethlehem Township, died on March 11, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1943, in Bethlehem; son of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Eckroth) VanBuskirk. Ron is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Beverley A. (Piccirilli) VanBuskirk. Ron will be lovingly remembered as a strong, hardworking, dedicated man. He loved his family tremendously,...
Halyna Stegura
Mar 10, 2023
HALYNA STEGURA (nee Kosarewycz), loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully in her home in The Villages, FL on Friday March 10th surrounded by her family. Halyna was born in Staten Island, NY on July 30, 1952. On October 12, 1974, Halyna married her husband, Michael. Happily married for 48 years, they lived in the Lehigh Valley, where they raised...
Richard F. Donchez
Mar 9, 2023
Richard F. Donchez, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth. Born in Bethlehem on January 16, 1939, he was the son of the late Charles S. and Mary A. Donchez. Richard was a 1960 Moravian College graduate, majoring in teaching. He then enlisted in the USMC for 4 years. He taught Spanish...
Elizabeth Fedora
Mar 8, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Fedora, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away on March 8, 2023. She was the wife of the late Ted Fedora for 70 years; he passed in January of 2020. Born in 1928, in Nesquehoning, to the late Clementine (Batuff) and Joseph Yaworsky. Betty was a member of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Bridle Path Rd., Bethlehem. She taught Sunday...
Frank William Anfuso
Mar 8, 2023
Yo Frankies here! Frank William Anfuso or also known as, “Scatsy” “The Fuse” or “Frankie”, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away on March 8, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of 19 years to Karalee “Hink” (Hinkle) Anfuso. Born on March 8, 1946, he was the son of the late Jennie (Shopek) and Frank Phillip Anfuso. Frank...
Charles F. Boyer, Iii.
Mar 7, 2023
Charles F. Boyer, III., 79, of Bethlehem passed away on March 7, 2023. Born on December 15, 1943, the son of the late Mary (Fabian) and Charles F. Boyer, II. Charles worked for many years as a farmer on his own farm. He was a member of Holy Infancy Church and was strong in his Faith. He enjoyed baseball, dancing,...
Patricia Henn
Mar 4, 2023
Patricia Henn, 97, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday March 4, 2023 at Lutheran Manor in Bethlehem. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Dorothy Kelly. She was the wife of the late Lester Henn. Pat was a key punch operator in the banking industry for many years. She always enjoyed a good game of pinochle,...
Margaret Anna Holzer
Mar 3, 2023
Margaret Anna Holzer, 97, went home to the Lord on March 3, 2023, and is now reunited with her beloved husband. She was born in Bethlehem, PA on February 25, 1926, as the youngest of four children to Carl C. Smollinger and Theresa Mary (Maly) Smollinger, who came to the USA from Germany and Romania in 1912. A graduate of...
Betty L. Bolich
Mar 2, 2023
Betty L. Bolich, 83, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Born in Reading on October 22, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Fanny (Fox) and George Himmelberger. She was the loving wife of William "Bill" H. Bolich. Betty was employed by Reading Merchants Oil and Orr's department store. She was a member of Rosemont Lutheran...
Nancy Jane Kelly
Mar 1, 2023
Nancy Jane Kelly, 64, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023, at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Paul Kelly and Dorothy Lynch. Nancy was a nurses aide in the healthcare industry for many years prior to her more recent employment in the customer service field. She...
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