OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Victoria Brady

Victoria Brady

Feb 25, 2022

Victoria Brady, 91, of Bethlehem, died on February, 25, 2022. She was born in Archbald, PA; daughter of the late Manuel A. Gonzalez, Sr. and Mildred (Barreca) Gonzalez. Victoria was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Donald E. Brady. Victoria was a 1948 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. She worked at the Bethlehem Steel Corp. prior...

Kathryn T. Derr

Kathryn T. Derr

Feb 25, 2022

Kathryn T. Derr, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away on February 25, 2022, just a few weeks shy of her 95th birthday. A native of Hellertown, Kathryn was a talented seamstress, an excellent cook, and a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family meant everything to her. Interested in local history, she served as a guide at the Sun Inn....

Agnes M. Velas

Agnes M. Velas

Feb 22, 2022

Agnes Maryann (Ford) Velas was born on April 30, 1928 in Bethlehem, PA where she lived her whole life. She was the daughter of the deceased William and Anna (Kuchera) Ford, and graduated from SS. Cyril and Methodius School, and Liberty High School. She was married to the deceased Joseph Velas in 1949. During her lifetime, Agnes dedicated most of...

Rodney Charles Hunsicker

Rodney Charles Hunsicker

Feb 21, 2022

Rodney Charles Hunsicker, Jr., 69, of Bethlehem, passed away on February 21, 2022. He was born on June 6, 1952 in Allentown to Joan (Moose) Hunsicker of Macungie and the late Rodney Charles Hunsicker, Sr. Rodney was preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Linda A. (Kish) Hunsicker. Rodney will be remembered for being trustworthy, intelligent and strong....

Michael J. Ondush, Jr.

Michael J. Ondush, Jr.

Feb 19, 2022

Michael J.Ondush, Jr., 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was born on December 12, 1947, the son of the late Emilia (Zamecnik) and Michael J. Ondush, Sr. He was the loving husband of Sharon M. (Krenos) Ondush. Mike graduated from Whitehall High School in 1966 and Churchman Business College in 1968. After working at the...

Irene Mary Bringenberg

Irene Mary Bringenberg

Feb 17, 2022

Irene Mary Bringenberg, 95, formerly of Bethlehem, died on February 17, 2022. She was born January 2, 1927 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mitman) Roseman. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. Bringenberg. Irene worked in the cafeteria at Lehigh University. She was a member and food server for special occasions at St....

Harry R. Lamb

Harry R. Lamb

Feb 17, 2022

Harry R. Lamb, 91, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1930, the son of the late Foster and Sadie (Ritter)Lamb. He was the loving husband of Frances (Holetz) Lamb Harry proudly served his country as a member of the United States Naval Reserves. He worked as a welder for the Bethlehem...

Margaret B. Johnson

Margaret B. Johnson

Feb 14, 2022

Margaret "Tootie" B. Johnson, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, February 14, 2022. She was born on April 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Stephen and Frances (Paveltic) Sculac. She was the loving wife of the late Alan D. Johnson, Sr. Margaret worked for many years in many of the local...

Margaret M. Firestone

Margaret M. Firestone

Feb 14, 2022

Our angel Margaret Mary Firestone, 81, of Ellenton, FL., formerly of Bethlehem, born on October 26, 1940 went home to be with Our Lord on Monday, February 14, 2022. She passed peacefully and pain free surrounded by her family. Margaret graduated from Liberty High School in 1958 and married her late husband, Robert B. Firestone in 1960. She was a...

John J. O'Connell

John J. O'Connell

Feb 13, 2022

John J. OConnell, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Country Meadows. Born on February 27, 1928, he was the son of the late Thomas and Katherine (Snyder) OConnell. A graduate of Easton Catholic High School, John went on to serve in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. After receiving an honorable...

Muriel Snow Benway

Muriel Snow Benway

Feb 12, 2022

Muriel Snow (Knapp) Benway, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on February 12, 2022. Born on January 18, 1932, in Medford, MA., she was the daughter of the late Mildred (Webster) Knapp. She graduated from Worcester High School and a secretarial (business) school in 1949. She was employed briefly as a...

Helen S. Poehler

Helen S. Poehler

Feb 9, 2022

Helena S. (Lipko) Poehler, 74, of Bethlehem died Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital-Fountain Hill Campus surrounded by her loving family. Born in Quakertown and raised in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Helen (Terdik) and John E. Lipko, Sr. She was married to Albert “Hap” Poehler with whom she would have celebrated 50 years of...

Frances A. Sefranek

Frances A. Sefranek

Feb 8, 2022

Frances Agatha (Velas) Sefranek, 98, was born in Bethlehem, PA on February 5, 1924. Frances passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2022. She was predeceased by: Parents, Joseph J. Velas and Anna Mary (Mac) Velas; husband, John J. Sefranek; daughters Jane Stoltz and Helen Vella; brother Joseph Velas; and sisters Mary Kozo, Anna Krajci, Betty Amichetti, Helen...

Joseph A. Lacomare

Joseph A. Lacomare

Feb 6, 2022

Joseph A. LaComare, Jr., 76, of Salisbury Twp., died Sunday in St. Lukes Hospital as a result of being struck in a parking lot by a vehicle. Joe was the son of Joseph A. and Frances (Little) LaComare, Sr. He graduated from Notre Dame High School, and then graduated cum laude from the University of Scranton. He served his country...

John Thomas Hand

John Thomas Hand

Feb 6, 2022

John Thomas Hand, Jr. of Bethlehem passed away peacefully Sunday, February 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. John was the devoted husband of Sylvia (Kerosetz) Hand, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born November 29, 1940 in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late John Hand, Sr. and Inez Viola Whitehead. John is survived...

John Joseph Repasch

John Joseph Repasch

Feb 5, 2022

John J. Repasch, Jr., 77, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, February 5, 2022. He was born May 1, 1944 in Fountain Hill; son of the late John J. and Agnes M. (Marchak) Repasch. John is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Patricia Ann (Temos) Repasch. John will be lovingly remembered as a caring and thoughtful person. John enjoyed...

Iris D. Cuevas

Iris D. Cuevas

Feb 5, 2022

Iris D Cuevas, 91, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Iris was born on July 8, 1930 in Corozal, Puerto Rico to the late Rafael Virella and Consuelo Gracia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, the late Deacon Rafael Cuevas, Sr. Iris will be lovingly remembered...

W. Richard Schnurman

W. Richard Schnurman

Feb 5, 2022

W. Richard Schnurman, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at ProMedica. Born on Octobeer 12, 1930, in Allentown, he was the son of the late William P. and Lucille (Laros) Schnurman. Following his formal education, Richard was drafted into the Army, serving during the Korean War. After receiving an honorable discharge, he held a membership with...

Marilyn Geiger

Marilyn Geiger

Feb 4, 2022

Marilyn Geiger, 69, of Nazareth, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at St. Lukes Hospital-Anderson Campus. Born April 26, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Richard and MaryAnn (Fecko) Ackerman. A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High Schools Class of 1970, she went on to attend Northampton Community College where she received an associates degree. Marilyn held a...

Maryann D. Santangini

Maryann D. Santangini

Jan 31, 2022

Maryann D. Santangini, 85, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Jan. 31, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 4, 1936 to the late Rizziero DiPrimio and Anna (Papagno) DiPrimio. Maryann was an amazing artist, ran a business, but most importantly she raised an incredible family. She was an excellent...

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