OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

James F. Febert

James F. Febert

Jan 13, 2022

James F. Febert, 90, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Sacred Heart Senior Living. Born April 24, 1931, in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Balshi) Febert. James proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge, he continued his serve in the National...

John Joseph Yenca

John Joseph Yenca

Jan 13, 2022

John J. Yenca, 70 years of age, passed away the morning of January 13, 2022 in Bethlehem, Pa. John lived most of his adult life in the Bethlehem community. John was particularly devoted to his many years as Culinary Chef for the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at Lehigh University. During his years as Chef for the Brothers, John was repeatedly...

John W. Gasdaska

John W. Gasdaska

Jan 11, 2022

John W. Gasdaska, III, 71 of Bethlehem, PA passed away of natural causes on Tuesday January 11, 2022, at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late John and Helen (Moclock) Gasdaska Jr. John graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 1968 where he was a member of the Varsity Wrestling team. He also graduated from...

David W. Garr

David W. Garr

Jan 11, 2022

David W. Garr, 62, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest Campus. David was born and raised in Nazareth and was the son of Beverly A. (Shimaski) and the late Wesley R. Garr. He was married to Cheryl (Hume) Garr with whom he celebrated 34 years of marriage this past November 14th. David was...

Elizabeth A. Verrastro

Elizabeth A. Verrastro

Jan 9, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Verrastro, (Betty), 92, of Bethlehem, originally from Dunmore, PA, passed away on January 9th, 2022 surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Biagio and Elizabeth DiVizio. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 67 years, Leonard T. Verrastro. Upon graduating from Dunmore HS in 1947, Betty began her career as a...

Karen Kreie

Karen Kreie

Jan 9, 2022

Karen Kreie, 57, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital on Sunday, January 9, 2022, with Kevin by her side. Karen was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and grew up and resided in Roselle Park, New Jersey, where she attended Roselle Park High School. A year ago, she relocated to Bethlehem. Karen worked in the accounting department at...

William L. Johnson

William L. Johnson

Jan 9, 2022

William (Bill) L. Johnson, 79, of Northampton and formerly of Bethlehem Township passed away in his home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born on January 5, 1943 in Kearny NJ, he was the son of the late William E. and Helen (ne Koller) Johnson and brother of Alice Johnson. He was the loving husband of the late Lorraine A. (ne...

Frank J. Nicolello

Frank J. Nicolello

Jan 8, 2022

Frank J. Nicolello, 89, of Bethlehem Township, died Saturday, January 8, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital-Anderson Campus. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Bruno) Nicolello. He was married to Dolores (Healy) Nicolello with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage until her death on January 12, 2006. Frank worked at Con Edison...

Gayle M. Kozak

Gayle M. Kozak

Jan 8, 2022

Gayle M. Kozak, 64, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born on September 17, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Gloria (Vaughn) Matson. A graduate of Freedom High Schools Class of 1975, Gayle went on to attend 5H Acres Riding Academy in Cortland, New York, where she graduated in...

Nancy Anastasia Junda

Nancy Anastasia Junda

Jan 7, 2022

Nancy Anastasia Junda, 60, of Danielsville, PA, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born May 15, 1961, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Lily (Gousseff) and the late John Wadiak. A graduate of Colonia High School Class of 1979, Nancy went on to earn a bachelors degree, in biology, from Kean...

Adriana Maria Rose Ramos

Adriana Maria Rose Ramos

Jan 7, 2022

Adriana Maria Rose Ramos, 39, of Bethlehem Twp. was called to be with the Lord, on January 7, 2022. She was born in Allentown; daughter of Dr. Jose L. Ramos Caro, MD and Dr. Maria Antonia Martinez Ramos, MD. Adriana will be lovingly remembered as a happy, sensitive, caring, and intelligent woman. She had a great love and concern for...

Felipe De Jesus Resendez

Felipe De Jesus Resendez

Jan 7, 2022

Felipe De Jesus Resendez, 62, of Allentown, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Lukes Hospital - Fountain Hill. Born on July 17, 1959, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he was a son of the late Alejos and Maria Melquiades Resendez. Felipe was presently the pastor at Iglesia Pentecostal La Roca of PA Church in Allentown. He loved taking...

William W. Wertman

William W. Wertman

Jan 6, 2022

William W. Wertman, Jr., 87, of Allentown, passed away on January 6, 2021 at Phoebe Nursing Home in Allentown, PA. He was the husband of Dorothy (Domyan) Wertman. Born in Allentown on January 14, 1934, he was the son of the late Margaret (McGeehan) and William W. Wertman, Sr. William grew up in Hanover Acres “Hungary Hills” and attended Allen...

Eleanor Barner

Eleanor Barner

Jan 6, 2022

Eleanor Barner, 96, of Bethlehem, died on January 6, 2022 at her home with family by her side. She was born September 20, 1925 in Mexico City, Mexico; daughter of the late Pablo and Manuela (Sandoval) Ortega. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Monroe E. Barner. She is dearly missed by her daughters, Linda D....

Ann Marie Calvo

Ann Marie Calvo

Jan 6, 2022

Ann Marie Calvo, 95 of Bethlehem, Pa. passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2022. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Hytol) Baca. She was the wife of the late Alphonse J. Calvo. Ann was a 1944 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. She worked for Lehigh University in the Alumni Department....

Aurora Linda Weaver, Msn, M. Ed, Rn

Aurora Linda Weaver, Msn, M. Ed, Rn

Jan 6, 2022

Aurora Linda Weaver, MSN, M. Ed, RN, 80, of Bethlehem Township, died on January 6, 2022. She was born June 2, 1941; daughter of the late Antonio and Anita (Yascuk) Arias. Aurora is lovingly remembered as a devoted mother, nurse, and educator who gave her all and never compromised her principals. She was a graduate of Liberty High School in...

Richard E. Cunningham

Richard E. Cunningham

Jan 6, 2022

Richard E. Cunningham, 87, of Bethlehem, died on January 6, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 1, 1934 in Elizabeth, NJ; son of the late Charles and Sophie (Stelmasky) Cunningham. Richard is survived by his wife, Ruth (Williams) Richardson Cunningham. He retired after 37 years of service as a feeder driver for United...

Agnes A. Yokai

Agnes A. Yokai

Jan 6, 2022

Agnes A. (Check) Yokai, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at home. Born on January 5, 1932, in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late George and Agnes (Bednarik) Check. Agnes attended Bethlehem schools and was a graduate of the Class of 1950. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the loves of her life....

Jack P. Gonzalez

Jack P. Gonzalez

Jan 3, 2022

Jack P. Gonzalez, 78, of Bethlehem passed away in his home on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born on August 12, 1943, the son of the late Jassman and Helen (August) Gonzalez. Jack retired from Ingersoll Rand where he worked as a pump tester. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, cars and the outdoors. He loved his family and cherished every...

Herbert E. Rojas

Herbert E. Rojas

Jan 2, 2022

Herbert E. Rojas, 55, of Allentown passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born on May 3, 1966, the son of Margarita Rojas. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth (Cabrera) Rojas. Herbert was a man of worship. He loved the Lord and studied the Bible daily. He was constantly preaching the Good News and led a...

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