OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

George H. Ehret, Jr.

George H. Ehret, Jr.

Mar 28, 2022

George H. Ehret, Jr. 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. He was born on May 20, 1946, the son of the late Anna (Donchez) and George H. Ehret, Sr. He was the loving husband of Rita M. (Hines) Ehret. George worked in Quality Control at the Bethlehem Steel and Lehigh Heavy Forge. He was very involved...

Lawrence T. Bragg

Lawrence T. Bragg

Mar 22, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” T. Bragg, 69, of Northampton, PA passed away on Tuesday March 22, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg Campus. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Hubert and June Frances (Rodgers) Bragg. He was the husband of Lisa Bragg and they were married for 28 years in April of last year. He worked as a...

Robert F. Nonnemaker

Robert F. Nonnemaker

Mar 21, 2022

On Monday, March 21, 2022, Robert Francis Nonnemaker, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 89. Robert, “Bob,” was born on December 8, 1932, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Edward and Helen (Kroll) Nonnemaker. He worked for Bethlehem Steel for over 30 years, beginning his career in the factory and working his way up, retiring as...

Martha L. Doll

Martha L. Doll

Mar 20, 2022

Martha L. (Conrad) Doll, 80 of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born on November 2, 1941, the daughter of the late Alexander and Ruth E. (Hollenthoner) Conrad. She was the loving wife of the late Robert W. Doll. Martha enjoyed Bingo, casino trips, especially to Las Vegas and fishing at the Tri-Boro Sportsmen's club in...

James G.S. Hall

James G.S. Hall

Mar 20, 2022

James "Jim" G.S. Hall, 62 of Lansdale passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was the son of the late Doris Barnes and William Hall. James had a passion for music. He loved playing his guitar for many bands over the years. He was an avid record collector and lover of music. He spent many years working with...

Karen M. Zettlemoyer

Karen M. Zettlemoyer

Mar 19, 2022

Karen M. Zettlemoyer, 56, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at St. Lukes Hospice House. Born August 8, 1965, she was a daughter of James Cavage and the late Gloria Cavage. A graduate of Nazareth Area High School, Karen went on to enter the workforce, holding lengthy positions with Sure Fit, and later, AmerisourceBurgen. Outside of work,...

Charles F. Haas

Charles F. Haas

Mar 19, 2022

Charles F Haas updated service information: The services for Charles, which were postponed in March, will now be combined with the services for Virginia. This is a very fitting tribute, for in life they were inseparable. The family will receive friends at St. Ursula Catholic Church, 1300 Broadway, Fountain Hill, PA 18015 on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 8 a.m....

William B. Mccoach

William B. Mccoach

Mar 18, 2022

William B. McCoach, 90, of Brandon, FL, passed away peacefully Friday, March 18, 2022 at LifePath Hospice House in Sun City Center, Florida. Born September 19, 1931, Bill was the son of the late Robert and Williamina (Young) McCoach. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Martin) McCoach. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons Bill (Katie)...

Lucille Demartin

Lucille Demartin

Mar 17, 2022

Lucille DeMartin, 89, of Center Valley, passed away on March 17, 2022 at Country Meadows. Born on September 3, 1932, in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Carraghan) and Francis A. Wagner. Lucille graduated from Fountain Hill High School in 1950. She was a past member of St. Ursula Catholic Church, Fountain Hill and most recently...

Dalila Bulted

Dalila Bulted

Mar 16, 2022

Dalila Bulted, 77, of Bethlehem Township died Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Pablo E. Irizarry and Francesca Saez. She was married to Samuel Bulted with whom she celebrated 44 years of marriage this past August 4th. Dalila had a...

Frank J. Donnelly

Frank J. Donnelly

Mar 14, 2022

Frank J. Donnelly, 84, of Bethlehem, died in his home on March 14, 2022, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He and his wife, Patricia would have celebrated 48 years of marriage on March 16th. Born on August 10, 1937, in Newark, NJ., he was the son of the late Mary (Dobbins) and Patrick Donnelly. Frank attended Seton...

Gerald W. Matla

Gerald W. Matla

Mar 12, 2022

Gerald W. Matla, 79, of Upper Saucon Township and West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on March 12, 2022. He was the husband of the late Joann (Chrobocinski) Matla, who passed away in 1997, and the companion of the late Georgine (Domyan) Kelhart, who passed away in 2011. Gerry was born in Allentown, PA, to the late Frank and Stella...

Sharon L. Holmes

Sharon L. Holmes

Mar 11, 2022

Sharon Showell Holmes AKA (Sunshine Girl), 60, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Sept. 16, 1961 to Ellsworth (Stanley) Showell and Bette Showell. Sharon was the third of four children born to this union. Sharon's family moved from Brooklyn to Manhattan and then to Astoria Houses. In 1979 Sharon graduated...

Angel R. Figueroa

Angel R. Figueroa

Mar 8, 2022

Angel R. Figueroa, 80, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Born on February 7, 1942, he was the son of the late Petra (Rosado) and Armando Figueroa. Angel was very passionate about his missionary work, especially in Mexico. He enjoyed singing and gardening. He will be remembered by his loving family. A viewing will be held on...

Ruth A. Appel

Ruth A. Appel

Mar 8, 2022

Ruth A. Appel, 93, passed away on March 8, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born February 8, 1929 in Ardmore, PA; daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Standen) Gorman. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Kermit C. Appel, Sr. Ruth will be lovingly remembered for her kindness, positive attitude, and...

Christopher M. Farrell

Christopher M. Farrell

Mar 7, 2022

Christopher M. Farrell, 51, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Born in Philadelphia on December 20, 1970, he was the son of the late Mary M. (Ridge) and William J. Farrell, Sr. Chris was the loving husband of Dena M. Castellano-Farrell Chris graduated from LaSalle College High School and earned...

Bruce W. Host

Bruce W. Host

Mar 7, 2022

Bruce W. Host, Jr., 58, of Sarasota, FL and Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at his home in Florida. Born October 4, 1963, he was a son of Bruce and Mary Ann (Horvath) Host, Sr. A graduate of Liberty High School, Bruce went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University...

Geraldine M. Hartenstine Ward

Geraldine M. Hartenstine Ward

Mar 6, 2022

Geraldine M. “Jill” Cole Hartenstine Ward, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Just 4 days short of her 93rd birthday. She was born in Allentown on March 10, 1929; daughter of the late William B. Cole and Helen I. (Rothenberger) Cole. Was the wife of the late Charles R. Ward for whom she shared 42 years of...

Dennis J. Hlavaty

Dennis J. Hlavaty

Mar 2, 2022

Dennis J. Hlavaty, 70, of Salisbury Twp., PA, passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital in Foutain Hill, PA. He was born in Allentown, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Veronica (Grazulis) Hlavaty. He was the husband of Elaine (Tulba) Hlavaty and they were married for 39 years. Dennis was a graduate of Central...

Reverend Archpriest Daniel L. Gurovich

Reverend Archpriest Daniel L. Gurovich

Mar 2, 2022

On Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022, Reverend Archpriest Daniel L. Gurovich, Pastor of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bethlehem, PA fell asleep in the Lord after a prolonged illness. Born on January 9, 1947 in Cleveland, OH, he was pre-deceased by his parents, Daniel and Rose Gurovich. He is survived by a brother, Ken Gurovich of Cleveland, OH. He studied...

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