OBITUARIES

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

Santos V. Martinez

Santos V. Martinez

Nov 20, 2021

Santos V. Martinez, 78, passed away on November 20, 2021. He was born on April 21, 1943 in Humacao, Puerto Rico to parents Erasmo and Constancia Vellon Martinez. Santos is survived by his wife, Iris (Gonzalez) Martinez. He worked for American Olean prior to his time with ABM Industries where he performed janitorial services at Lehigh University. He was a...

Francis L. Green

Francis L. Green

Nov 20, 2021

Francis L. Green, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, November 20th at St. Lukes Hospice. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Marie (Lieber) and Adam Green. He is married to Dorothy M. (Demyan) Green with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage this past August 25th. Francis was the owner and operator of Fegley Steel Erectors....

Lillian M. Allegretta

Lillian M. Allegretta

Nov 19, 2021

Lillian M. Allegretta, 94, of Easton, died Friday, November 19th at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late Lillian and Martin Kaas. She was married to the late Frank P. Allegretta. Lillian dedicated herself to her family. She was a long time member of St. Jane Frances...

Rosemarie T. Neith

Rosemarie T. Neith

Nov 19, 2021

Rosemarie T. Neith, 81, of Gilbert, AZ formerly of Bethlehem, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born on August 21, 1940, the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Helen (Molnar) Wig. She was the loving wife of the late Harold Neith. Rosemarie worked at Lehigh University and later at Susan's Catering...

Charmaine M. Weisenbacher

Charmaine M. Weisenbacher

Nov 17, 2021

Charmaine "Char" M. Weisenbacher, 88, of Bethlehem passed away in her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 23, 1932, the daughter of the late Lynford and Gertrude (Rotenberger) Erdman. She was the loving wife of the late John Weisenbacher. Char worked as a seamstress in many of the local textile factories. She loved quilting...

Mary Jane Kris

Mary Jane Kris

Nov 16, 2021

Mary Jane (Fertal) Kris died peacefully at her home on November 16, 2021, at the age of 83. Always known as a stellar student, she attended Bethlehem Catholic High School, graduating in 1956 before attending Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1959) and the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1963). She began her career working on The Presidio...

Frank Salmon

Frank Salmon

Nov 15, 2021

Frank Salmon, 85, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. He was the son of the late Bernard M. and Paula (Pechachek) Salmon. He was the loving husband of 58 years to the late Rose Marie (Giovarelli) Salmon. Frank proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Frank could fix almost anything one way...

James M. Kovacs

James M. Kovacs

Nov 15, 2021

James M. Kovacs, 67, of Bethlehem died Monday, November 15, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Betty Mae (Romig) and John R. Kovacs, Sr. James was married to Diane (Eckhart) Kovacs with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage this past August. James was the former owner and...

Luisa Nuñez

Luisa Nuñez

Nov 14, 2021

Luisa Peralta Nuez, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born October 12, 1944, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, she was a daughter of the late Luis and Ana Rosa (Almonte) Peralta. Following high school, Luisa went on to earn an Associates Degree in administration and accounting from Universidad de Santo Domingo. Luisa spent the rest of...

Richard John Skulteti

Richard John Skulteti

Nov 14, 2021

Richard John Skulteti, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Born August 21, 1942, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Huesz) Skulteti. He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Whitehall. A graduate of Liberty High Schools Class of 1960, Richard...

Marianne P Chickey

Marianne P Chickey

Nov 11, 2021

Marianne P. (Fidmik) Chickey, 74, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly at home on November 11, 2021. She was the daughter of the late George J. Fidmik, Jr. and Margaret (Yasko) Fidmik. She was the beloved wife of 49 years to the late, Adam E. Chickey, Jr. Marianne will be lovingly remembered for her vibrance, kindness, and selflessness. She was full...

Felicia C Geiter

Felicia C Geiter

Nov 11, 2021

Felicia C. Geiter, 80, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Thursday November 11, 2021 in Maryland. Felicia was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J Geiter, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Felicia was born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Carlo and Adeline (Ferranti) Giobbi. Felicia worked as a telephone operator for the...

Anna M. Kobylarz

Anna M. Kobylarz

Nov 11, 2021

Anna M. Kobylarz, 98, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born on July 26, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Mesics. Anna was predeceased by her loving husband, Stanley (1995), her parents Frank and Theresa, her brother Joseph, and sisters Helen, Mary and Tessie. She will be lovingly remembered by her...

Patricia B. Ackerman

Patricia B. Ackerman

Nov 10, 2021

Patricia B. Ackerman, 92, of Freemansburg, died in her home on November 10, 2021. She was born in Freemansburg; daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Burgess) McCall. She was a graduate of Liberty High School's Class of 1947. Patricia was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Patricia will be dearly missed by her son, Stuart Wade Ackerman...

David Polak

David Polak

Nov 9, 2021

David Polak, 60, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He was born in Bethlehem on January 7, 1961; son of Mary Grace (Cervellini) and the late William P. Polak. David was a 1978 graduate of Saucon Valley High School and proud member of the 1976 PIAA State Championship wrestling team. His passion for wrestling continued as he closely...

Sandra Jean Vajda

Sandra Jean Vajda

Nov 8, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” Jean Vajda of Freemansburg, PA was called to meet her Savior on November 8 at age 78. She was born to parents Helen and David Pittinger in Bethlehem, PA, and graduated from Liberty High School in 1961. Sandy married her high school sweetheart in 1963, and settled in Freemansburg where she raised her children. Sandy obtained a Masters...

Jeanette K. Kovacs

Jeanette K. Kovacs

Nov 7, 2021

Jeanette K. Kovacs, 79, of Bethlehem, went onto her next journey, on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born February 3, 1942 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Donald and Mable (King) Meixell. She will be remembered as a talented knitter and tenacious leader. She worked for Sure Fit Products for 35 years, retiring in 1997. Jeanette was the past...

Judith A. Kerr

Judith A. Kerr

Nov 7, 2021

Judith A. Kerr, 82, of Bethlehem passed away on November 7, 2021. She was born on July 26, 1939, the daughter of the late William and Ann (Devlin) Kindig. Judith was a member of Central Moravian Church and was past Chairman of the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem. She was a successful realtor in the Lehigh Valley for 33 years. She...

Nicole Shearer Brennan

Nicole Shearer Brennan

Nov 6, 2021

To heaven the bird flies Through the pale moonlit sky In the purest light Family and friends gathered on November 12, 2021 to honor the Lebenslauf (Life Path) of Nicole “Nic” Shearer Brennan. Nics Lebenslauf was presented by K. Ashley Caldwell whose touching and insightful tribute brought peace and, in time, healing to those touched by Nics life. You are...

Irene E. Nagy

Irene E. Nagy

Nov 6, 2021

Irene E. Nagy, 98, of Bethlehem Township passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born on July 30, 1923, the daughter of the late Anna (Schultz) and Ignatz Reichard. She was the loving wife of the late Frank Nagy, Sr. Irene was very active member of her community in Bethlehem Township. She was a Girl Scout leader for...

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