OBITUARIES

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

Robert P. Olshefski

Robert P. Olshefski

Oct 6, 2021

Robert P. Olshefski, 86, of Bethlehem died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born on April 16, 1935 in Nanticoke, PA he was the son of the late Mary (Tronsue) and Frank Olshefski. He was the loving husband of the late Geraldine V. (Gogola) Olshefski. Robert worked at General Motors (Michigan) and then at Bethlehem Steel...

Anna M. Pratka

Anna M. Pratka

Oct 4, 2021

Anna Marie Veronica Pratka, 93, of Bethlehem died Monday, October 4, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital- Fountain Hill Campus. Born in Trumbauersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eleanor and Joseph Grzegorzewicz. She was married to Peter Pratka with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage until his death on March 28, 2002. Prior to starting a family...

Mary Ann T. Vidumsky

Mary Ann T. Vidumsky

Oct 1, 2021

Mary Ann T. Vidumsky, 90, of Bethlehem, died on October 1, 2021. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Christy and Rita (Walsh) Dalton. Mary Ann is survived by her devoted husband of 71 years, John E. Vidumsky. Mary Ann will be lovingly remembered as a talented golfer. She shot two holes-in-one and found great peace on the...

Gerald "Jerry" Sarajian

Gerald "Jerry" Sarajian

Oct 1, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Sarajian, 77, of Naples, FL (previously from Bethlehem, PA) passed away gently on October 1, 2021 following a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Louise (Armitage) Sarajian, his brother Ronald Sarajian (married to Jenette) of Henryville, PA. He was predeceased earlier this year by his other brother, Jeffrey Sarajian (married to Mona)...

Brett Andrew Adair

Brett Andrew Adair

Oct 1, 2021

Brett Andrew Adair, 52, of Northampton, died at home on October 1, 2021, with his family by his side. With a deep love for his family and a tremendous will to live, Brett battled a very aggressive type of cancer labelled as Poorly Differentiated Hepatocellular Carcinoma for the last 9 months. He was born December 16, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio;...

Dennis J. Guth

Dennis J. Guth

Sep 29, 2021

Dennis J. Guth, 79, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Bethlehem. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Paul and Marie Guth. He is survived by his daughters, Christine Guth-Younes, Rosemarie Guth-Weiss, and Loraine Guth-Carpenter wife of Samuel, and son, Dennis P. Guth and wife Theresa. Dennis was one...

George A. Palsi

George A. Palsi

Sep 28, 2021

George Anthony Palsi, 82, of Easton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at St. Lukes HospitalAnderson Campus. Born February 19, 1939, in Passaic, New Jersey, he was the son of the late George and Julia (Galka) Palsi. A graduate of Garfield High School, George went on to enter the workforce. He ultimately retired from a career in maintenance...

Eleanor E. Moyer

Eleanor E. Moyer

Sep 27, 2021

Eleanor E. Moyer, 100, of Bethlehem, died on September 27, 2021. She was born in 1921, in Wollendorf, Germany, daughter of Steve and Helene (Wirgas) Slekovac. Eleanor graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1939. She was a member of Light of Christ Church, she took great pride in taking care of her children, she was a homemaker, and had a...

Donald E. Olson

Donald E. Olson

Sep 27, 2021

Donald Edwin Olson, 92, passed away peacefully in his home in Lower Saucon Township surrounded by loved ones on September 27, 2021. Don is the husband of Nancy (Walton) Olson. He was born to Harold Bergwall Olson and Edythe (Roberts) on August 29, 1929, in Elizabeth, NJ and spent his childhood in Rutherford, NJ. Upon graduation in 1951 from Rutgers...

Sarah M. Peters

Sarah M. Peters

Sep 26, 2021

Sarah Margaret Elizabeth (the princess) Peters died late Sunday evening, September 26, 2021 at L.V. Hospital-Muhlenberg from COVID-19. She was loving daughter of John and Terri Peters of Bethlehem. Sarah spent her adult life as a Direct Support Professional in the IDD field. She began as a volunteer at CSG's "Concepts" day program while a senior at Bethlehem Catholic, later...

Danette Marie Koons

Danette Marie Koons

Sep 24, 2021

Danette Marie Koons, 55, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on September 24, 2021 at her home. She was born in Allentown on October 11, 1965; daughter of Eisdell (Burgess) Spanitz and the late John Spanitz. Danette was the devoted wife of 22 years to her husband, William Michael Koons, Jr. The two created wonderful memories together. Danette will be lovingly remembered...

Carl George Morgan, Jr.

Carl George Morgan, Jr.

Sep 23, 2021

Carl G. "Chopsie" Morgan, Jr., 69, passed away on September 23, 2021 with his family by his side. Chopsie was born on March 26, 1952 in Bethlehem, PA; son of the late Carl G. Morgan Sr. and Adele (Mantz) Morgan. Chopsie is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 45 years, Terri Lee (Metz) Morgan. Chopsie was a graduate of...

Joseph A. Prebosnyak, Jr.

Joseph A. Prebosnyak, Jr.

Sep 22, 2021

Joseph A. Prebosnyak, Jr., 82 of Bethlehem Township passed away on September 22, 2021. Joe was born on March 29, 1939, the son of the late Helen (Renn) and Joseph Prebosnyak, Sr. He was the loving husband of Anne M. (Drumheller) Lynch and the late Dolores Prebosnyak. Joe proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army...

Sophia Kuritz

Sophia Kuritz

Sep 21, 2021

Sophia "Sonya" Check Kuritz, 90, of Fountain Hill, PA, peacefully passed away on September 21, 2021. She is survived by Maurice J. Kuritz, Sr., her husband of 62 years, and three sons. Born on the South Side of Bethlehem on March 12, 1931, in the shadow of the blast furnaces that dominated the skyline, Sonya was one of 14 children...

Lydia "Stella" Gonzalez Haddad

Lydia "Stella" Gonzalez Haddad

Sep 15, 2021

Lydia “Stella” Gonzalez Haddad of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus. Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Lucia (Huertas) and Venancio Gonzalez. Lydia was a vivacious personality- bright, colorful, and full of life. She was so proud to be one of the first Latino immigrant children from Bethlehem...

Scott J. Stephens

Scott J. Stephens

Sep 14, 2021

Scott J. Stephens, 70, of Bethlehem passed away in his home on September 14, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1951 the son of the late Elizabeth B. (Gibbons) and Donald J. Stephens. He was the loving husband of Shirley A. (Heft) Stephens. Scott was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church and a 3rd degree Knight of Columbus,...

David H. Ruff

David H. Ruff

Sep 14, 2021

David H. Ruff, 72, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his home. Born April 4, 1949, he was the son of the late Luther and Elizabeth (Borger) Ruff. Following his formal education, Mr. Ruff joined the workforce. He began working for Dougherty Roofing, then started his own business. He owned and operated Atlas Roofing for...

Maria Del Carmen Santos Cruz

Maria Del Carmen Santos Cruz

Sep 13, 2021

Maria del Carmen Santos Cruz, 60 aos, residente en Bethlehem, Pa. Falleci el lunes 13 de septiembre de 2021 en su hogar rodeada de su familia. Naci en Barranquitas, P.R. Fue hija de Jos Cruz y Maria Figueroa. Estuvo casada con Gerardo Santos por 35 aos. Maria Del Carmen se dedic a cuidar a su famili. Era miembro de la...

Geraldine L. Philippi

Geraldine L. Philippi

Sep 12, 2021

Geraldine L. Philippi, 86, of Coopersburg passed away on September 12, 2021 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Fountain Hill, PA. She was the daughter of the late Agnes (Csekitz) and Albert J. Leitgeb. She was married to the late Richard S. Philippi, Sr. for 48 years until his death in 2004. Gerry proudly served as an executive secretary for many...

Tom Hlavinka

Tom Hlavinka

Sep 12, 2021

Tom Hlavinka, 59, of Kempton passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was the loving husband of Regina (Belletti) Hlavinka and father of Jamie Hlavinka. Tom proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1979-1983. He worked as an electronics manufacturing engineer for many years at World electronics. Tom was very active. He...

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