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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Christopher Joseph Bozik
Sep 21, 2022
Christopher Joseph Bozik, 52, of Northampton, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2022. Born on July 3, 1970, he was the son of the late Geraldine A. (Arnberger) and Joseph R. Bozik. Although he was born in Bethlehem, he grew up in Davenport, Iowa and graduated from North High School. At the age of 16, he took up the game...
Sylvia Heredia
Sep 18, 2022
Sylvia Heredia, 56, of Macungie, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Lehigh Valley HospitalCedar Crest. Born on November 1, 1965, she was a daughter of the late Arsenio and Christina (Echevarria) Heredia. A graduate of Caesar Rodney High Schools Class of 1984, Sylvia went on to earn her associates degree in secretarial science administration and clinical specialist from...
John C. Laposky
Sep 17, 2022
John C. Laposky, Jr., 81, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Saucon Valley Manor. Born on April 6, 1941, he was the son of the late John and Anne (Kokosky) Laposky. A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, John went on to serve in the U.S. Army. Following his military service, he worked for Bethlehem Steel for over...
Eric C. Gubich
Sep 14, 2022
Eric C. Gubich, 36, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 13, 1985, he was the son of Patricia (Kovacs) and Wayne E. Gubich. He was the loving husband of Kaitlyn M. (Cottell) Gubich and amazing father of Parker J. Gubich. Eric graduated from East Stroudsburg University and...
Kevin T. Molloy
Sep 13, 2022
Kevin T. Molloy, 60, of New Jersey, and more recently of Hanover Twp., PA, peacefully passed on September 13, 2022, at his home with family by his side. He was born August 22, 1962, in Passaic, NJ; son of Margaret (Smith) Molloy and the late Francis M. Molloy. Kevin will be lovingly remembered as an extremely calm and relaxed man...
Sr. M. Marietta Bankos, O.S.F
Sep 11, 2022
Sister M. Marietta (Virginia) Bankos, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, United States Province, died on September 11, 2022 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem, Pa. She was 93 and in her 76th year of religious profession. Sister entered the community in 1942 from Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Northampton, Pa., and professed her first vows in 1946...
Stephen T. Novatne
Sep 10, 2022
Stephen T. Novatne, 93, of Bethlehem and previously of Fort Lauderdale FL, passed away on September 10, 2022 at St. Lukes Fountain Hill. Born on July 31, 1929, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Theresa (Shepley) and Stephen J. Novatne. Stephen is a United States Army Veteran, he served for two years in Germany. He also attended...
Richard "Dick" Teti
Sep 9, 2022
Richard “Dick” Teti, of Allentown, passed away on September 9, 2022. Born on April 8,1942, he grew up in Philadelphia where he graduated from St. Thomas More Catholic High School and Drexel University. Before beginning his career, Richard served in the US Army as both active duty and a reservist. He then worked for over 50 years as an accountant...
Jason Ryan Hahn
Sep 8, 2022
Jason Ryan Hahn, 35, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at home, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on November 2, 1986, in Fairfax, VA, he was a son of Elizabeth (Barbante) and the late Jack Edward Hahn. A graduate of Liberty High Schools Class of 2005, Jason went on to earn his bachelors degree in...
Virginia Elaine Pappas
Sep 8, 2022
Virginia Elaine Pappas, 65, of Upper Nazareth, Twp., formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on September 8, 2022 at Gracedale. She was the wife of Robert M. Pappas. Virginia was born on September 18, 1956 in Fountain Hill to the late William, Sr. and Virginia (Rosamillia) Erney. She worked at the former Mid City Diner, Bethlehem and the former Maggies Deli,...
Jean Ann Barber
Sep 8, 2022
Jean Ann Barber, 83, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Born on August 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Fischel) and Eugene Pecsek. Jean Ann enjoyed bowling at the Panthers A.A., dancing, trips to the casino, relaxing on the beach and drinking a cold Coca-Cola. She was...
Francis "Fuzzy" R. Roseman
Sep 7, 2022
Francis Fuzzy R. Roseman passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 peacefully at his home. He was the husband of Kathryn (Cruche) Roseman for 57 years. He was born in Bethlehem to Joseph and Mary (Barron) Roseman on August 23, 1941. He was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic. He was employed most recently by St. Lukes Hospital as a courier...
Annamarie Wadding
Sep 6, 2022
AnnaMarie Wadding, 67, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of the late David A. Wadding, Sr. AnnaMarie was born on January 7, 1955 in Fountain Hill to the late John and Theresa (Sabella) Makos, Sr. She worked in the food service department at the former Westminster...
Carmelo Gonzalez
Sep 4, 2022
Carmelo Gonzalez, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of the late Celestina (Laboy) Gonzalez who died February 13, 1992. Carmelo was born on July 16, 1931 in Puerto Rico to the late Mercedes and Carmen (Fonseca) Gonzalez. He worked for various Knitting Mills in the Lehigh Valley as...
James Attinello
Sep 2, 2022
James Attinello, 70, died on September 2, 2022. He was born in Phillipsburg, NJ; son of the late Vincent and Veronica (Polenchar) Attinello. James worked as a cross country tractor trailer driver and formerly served as a part time officer with the Freemansburg Police Department. James is survived by his children, Christopher, and Deanna; sister, Dr. Debra Jean Molbegott; grandchildren,...
Joseph J. Monek
Aug 30, 2022
Joseph James Monek Jr., avid fisherman and hunter, dog lover and bike rider, died on August 30, 2022 after 85 trips around the sun. Born on December 1, 1936, Joe grew up in Bethlehem. Son of immigrants, Elizabeth (Horvath) and Joseph Monek Sr., he could speak some Hungarian and often referred to himself as the “Hungarian Bull.” Joe graduated from...
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
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...
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....
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...
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