OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Giovanni Cavalli
Mar 1, 2023
Giovanni Cavalli, 92, of Bethlehem, died on March 1, 2023, at Holy Family Manor. He was born May 7, 1930, in Ribi, Province of Frosinone, Italy, the son of the late Guido and Carolina (Persichilli) Cavalli. Giovanni was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 51 years, Lidia (Tamburo) Cavalli. Giovanni proudly served in the Italian Army. In 1956,...
Lashonda Q. Elmore
Mar 1, 2023
Lashonda Q. Elmore, 41, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Inpatient Hospice, Allentown. She was the wife of Silis Wells. Lashonda was born in Bethlehem on December 16, 1981, to Wade Elmore and the late Ruth (Brantley) Elmore and Jane Burley. She was a graduate of William Allen High School, Allentown. Lashonda worked for Lehigh...
Mildred D. Hudak
Mar 1, 2023
Mildred "Millie" Woomer Hudak, 94, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Born on December 8, 1928 in Bound Brook, NJ, the daughter of the late Inez (Schieber) and Paul Diehl. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas J. Hudak, Sr. Millie was fiercely loyal and would do anything to...
Robert A. Dunnigan
Feb 26, 2023
Robert A. Dunnigan, 85, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. On this day, our Lord took Mr. Bob into Heaven to watch over his children. He was born on November 5, 1937 in Baltimore, Md, in East Baltimore section of Canton. He was the son of the late Genevieve (Pisarek) and Charles Dunnigan. Robert was the loving...
Joseph G. Kiniuk
Feb 25, 2023
Joseph "Heimer" G. Kiniuk, 63, a lifelong resident of Bethlehem died, Saturday, February 25th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice-Cedar Crest Campus. Joe was born in Allentown to the late Joseph F. and Margaret J. (Rikli) Kiniuk. Joe can rest now knowing that his work here is done. He was a 1977 graduate of Liberty High School where he excelled in...
Kathleen M. O'Donnell
Feb 25, 2023
Kathleen (kitty) M. ODonnell, 83, of Bethlehem, died on February 25, 2023. Kathleen was born on April 14, 1939 to the late Urban and Marcella (McFadden) ODonnell. Kathleen was predeceased by siblings: Lucy, Mary, Patricia, Margaret, Marcella, Anthony, Thomas, Michael, Jack, Francis, William, James, Urban and Joseph. Kathleen was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School class of 1957. She...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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...