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

Gerald J. Gerber

Gerald J. Gerber

Apr 13, 2022

Gerald J. Gerber, Jr., 71, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at home. Born on May 23, 1950, he was the son of the late Gerald J. and Ann (Antalics) Gerber, Sr. A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School Class of 1968, Gerald went on to attend Lincoln Technical Institute. Following his studies, he enjoyed a lengthy...

E. Ruth Prosser

E. Ruth Prosser

Apr 11, 2022

E. Ruth Prosser, 90, of Bethlehem, died on April 11, 2022. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Roy and Edna May (Shiner) Ueberroth. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Elmer Parkinson Prosser. Ruth will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed nothing more than to be with...

Pauline Marie Felker

Pauline Marie Felker

Apr 7, 2022

Pauline Marie Felker, 82, of Bethlehem, died on April 7, 2022, at her home. She was born November 26, 1939 in Coaldale, PA; daughter of the late James V. and Mary (Zulick) Macalush. Pauline is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joseph R. Felker. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family as a homemaker, her daily...

Lois E. Heimsoth

Lois E. Heimsoth

Apr 7, 2022

Lois E. (Duff) Heimsoth, 88, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Traditions of Hanover. Born on September 17, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Lilian (Buehler) Duff. A graduate of the Upper Moreland High School Class of 1950, Lois went on to enjoy a career of over thirty years with Smith-Kline,...

Frank Julius Klement

Frank Julius Klement

Apr 6, 2022

Frank Julius Klement, 88, of Steel City, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born on November 20, 1933, he was the son of the late Anna (Nemeth) and Paul Klement. Frank was the husband of Mary G. Klement, of Steel City. They just celebrated their 64th anniversary on Feb. 1st. Frank honorably served...

Patricia I. Wildgen

Patricia I. Wildgen

Apr 6, 2022

Patricia I. Wildgen, 69, of Walnutport and formerly of Nazareth, passed away surrounded by family, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. Born March 9, 1953, she was a daughter of Mildred Woomer-Hudak and the late Edward Woomer. A graduate of Freedom High School Class of 1972, Patricia went on to earn her Associates Degree in...

John W. Dewitt

John W. Dewitt

Apr 5, 2022

John W. DeWitt, of Bethlehem, died suddenly at the early age of 34, on April 5, 2022. He was a Father, a brother, an uncle and friend. He was born February 15, 1988 in Jersey City, NJ; son of John Laboo and the late Tamiko DeWitt. John will be remembered for being down to earth, his big heart, and great...

Anne Pinczok

Anne Pinczok

Apr 4, 2022

Anne Pinczok, 91, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. Born on August 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Gurey) Pinczok. A graduate of Liberty High School, Anne went on to serve in the United States Navy, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1957. Following her service to her country, Anne worked...

Myrna L. Sims

Myrna L. Sims

Apr 4, 2022

Myrna L. Sims, 85, of Bethlehem, died April 4, 2022 at her residence in Kirkland Village as a result of systolic heart failure. Born in Montrose, Colorado, in 1936, Myrna was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Diel. Her childhood was spent in Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland, Oregon, in 1954,...

Thomas L. Scholl

Thomas L. Scholl

Apr 2, 2022

Thomas L. Scholl, 68, of Macungie, PA passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest in Salisbury Twp. He was born in San Francisco, CA, the son of the late Clyde and Anna (Krause) Scholl. He was the husband of Candace (Creyer) Mill. Thomas worked as a store manager for the Liquor Control Board in...

Lorraine A. Beschorner

Lorraine A. Beschorner

Apr 2, 2022

Lorraine A. Beschorner, 89, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Bethlehem. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Morrisey) Leibensperger. She was the wife of the late Rudolph Beschorner who died in 1980. Lorraine worked in the cafeteria at Lehigh University for Wood Catering Services...

Rosemarie E. Bedics

Rosemarie E. Bedics

Mar 31, 2022

Rosemarie E. Bedics, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Victoria (Tarnowski) and Martin Lysek. She was the loving wife of the late John F. Bedics. Rosemarie enjoyed bowling at the Sokols, playing Bingo and faithfully watching Phillies and Eagles...

Julia C. Pedregon

Julia C. Pedregon

Mar 30, 2022

Julia Cora Pedregon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, on March 30, 2022, four days shy of her 95th birthday. Julia was born April 3, 1927 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico to the late Manuel Cora and Mecedes DeJesus. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, the late Roberto Rivera Pedregon. Julia was a member...

Virginia And Charles Haas

Virginia And Charles Haas

Mar 29, 2022

Virginia B. Haas, 97, of Country Meadows, Bethlehem, died on March 29, 2022. She was born the youngest of nine on August 22, 1924 to Patrick Kelly and Elizabeth (Scully) Kelly of Bethlehem. She was preceded in death on March 19, 2022 by her husband of 75 years, Charles F. Haas. Also preceding Ginny in death were siblings Patrick, Joseph,...

Michael Scott Grys

Michael Scott Grys

Mar 29, 2022

Michael Scott Grys, 47, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 after sustaining injuries from a car accident. Born on August 15, 1974, he was the son of Maria Popowycz and Walter Grys. Michael loved camping with his father, family meant everything to him. He was a lifelong volunteer and took great pride in pleasing people. Michael...

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...

Dorothy D. Wertman

Dorothy D. Wertman

Mar 28, 2022

Dorothy D. Wertman, 89, of Allentown, passed away on March 28, 2022 at Phoebe Nursing Home in Allentown, PA. She was married to William Wertman Jr. for 64 years until his death on January 6, 2022. Born in Bethlehem on January 8, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Annie (Nemeth) and Charles Domyan. Dorothy worked at Allentown Central...

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...

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