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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Carol A. Pulley
May 10, 2022
Carol Pulley, 79, of Bethlehem, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2022. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on December 6, 1942 to the late Stanley and Elizabeth (Peleski) Geskey. Carol was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 56 years, Donald J. Pulley, Sr. Carol was a graduate of Liberty High School, where she met and fell...
Nancy Kay Moran
May 10, 2022
Nancy Kay Moran, known by all as Kay, 74, of Bethlehem, PA, died from a sudden and brief illness, in her home on May 10, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Kay was born and raised in Carbondale, PA. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth Connor Wadsworth. For forty-five years, Kay was a devoted wife to...
Charles Michalerya
May 9, 2022
Charles Michalerya, 90, of Bethlehem, died on May 9, 2022 at his home. Charlie was born April 10, 1932 in Bethlehem, son of the late Charles and Mary (Voltral) Michalerya, who were members of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Bethlehem. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Eleanor R. (Scroce) Michalerya. Charlie was a graduate of...
Joseph James Traybar
May 9, 2022
Joseph James Traybar of Princeton NJ, Atlantic City, and Palm Beach Florida sadly passed away on May 9, 2022. He was born in Bethlehem Pa. Sept.16, 1929 to George Carolus Traybar and Mary (Donches) Traybar. Joseph and his brother, George Charles (who preceded him) were members of St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church in Bethlehem. He graduated from Liberty High School...
Robert E. Fay
May 9, 2022
Robert "Bob" Fay, 80, of Hackettstown, NJ passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Born on August 11, 1941 in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Elizabeth K. (Greene) and Joseph J. Fay. Bob had his own accounting firm and worked as a CPA, helping multiple generations of clients. Bob loved nature. Whether hiking with loved ones...
Mary Schweitzer
May 8, 2022
Mary Schweitzer, 92, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Born on December 13, 1929 in Szakonyfalu, Hungary the daughter of the late Caroline (Csuk) and Bertalan Kerekes. Mary was the wife of the late Frank Schweitzer. Mary was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and a former member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church where she...
Ann T. Mcgarry
May 8, 2022
Ann T. McGarry 92, formerly of Bronx NY, and most recently of Bethlehem Pa, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on May 8, 2022. Born on August 16, 1929, in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of Florence (OKeefe) and John McGarry. Ann graduated from Columbus High School in the Bronx and attended Fordham University. Ann was...
Eleanor L. Garganta
May 7, 2022
Eleanor L. “Ellie” (Reichley) Garganta, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg. Born on May 6, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Christian and Mary (Weaver) Reichley. A graduate of Liberty High Schools Class of 1967, Ellie went on to receive an associates degree from Bethlehem Business School in 1969. She...
Marilyn A. Kolar-Wichie
May 5, 2022
Marilyn A. Kolar-Wichie, 73, of Fountain Hill, passed away on May 5, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. She fought the good fight and is finally at peace. Born on October 4, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Lorraine (Becker) and Stephen M. Kolar. Marilyn graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School and received her bachelors degree from...
Frances E. Long
May 5, 2022
Frances E. Long, 93, of Bethlehem, passed into the Lord's hands on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her home at Moravian Village, Bethlehem. Born in Fountain Hill on February 21, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Teresa Lang. She was the loving wife of Thomas Long, who preceded her in death in 2013. They were married...
David M. Gawlick
May 2, 2022
David M. Gawlick, 78, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, May 2, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's. Born on Halloween, October 31, 1943, he was the son of the late Leon and Mary Drugotch Gawlick. Dave and his wife Debbie would have celebrated their fifty-third wedding anniversary on May 3, 2022. Dave retired as Deputy Director of...
Francis J. Boyle
May 2, 2022
Francis J. Boyle, 84, of Bethlehem died Monday, May 2, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital-Bethlehem Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Hilda (Halleman) and Francis Boyle. He was married to Rosalie (Swegel) Boyle with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage this past April 8th. Francis was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. Following...
William T. Brogan
Apr 27, 2022
William “Bill” T. Brogan, 77, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2022 at his home. He was born in Fountain Hill, the son of the late Bernard and Ruth (Thomas) Brogan. Bill was the husband of Deene (Arnold) Brogan and they were married for 43 years. Bill received his masters degree from Wichita State University. He was...
Gavin Chaundy Barr,
Apr 27, 2022
Dr. Gavin Chaundy Barr, Sr., MD, 88, formerly of Saucon Valley and most recently of Bedford, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was born October 21, 1933, at Allentown Hospital in Allentown, PA. He was the son of the late William Bryce Barr, MD, and the late Lucy A. (Chaundy) Barr, RN. Dr. Barr was a graduate...
Gloria Ann Augelli
Apr 27, 2022
Gloria Ann Augelli, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away on April 26, 2022, at Country Meadows. Born on April 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Rafaella (Chiusano) and Francesco Montella. Gloria was a faithful member of St. Annes Catholic Church, Bethlehem. She lived in Scranton until 1994, then moved, with her husband, to Bethlehem. In her spare time,...
Frances C. Eckhart
Apr 25, 2022
Frances C. Eckhart, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away on April 25, 2022 at Bethlehem Manor. Born on January 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Saladi) and Steven Kramer. Frances was a devoted catholic all of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Bethlehem and faithfully attended mass every Sunday. Frances enjoyed cutting the...
Pauline Chernaskey Kasick
Apr 24, 2022
Pauline Chernaskey Kasick, 95, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Pauline entered the Kingdom of God on Day of the Resurrection (Easter) in the Eastern Orthodox Church. She was born June 7, 1926 in Bethlehem; daughter to the late Roman and Fiona (Orischak) Chernaskey. Pauline was the devoted wife of 59 years...
Thomas E. Fulkerson
Apr 21, 2022
Thomas E. Fulkerson, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on April 21, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Born on June 21, 1941, in Greenville, KY., he was the son of Helen Lois (Vincent) and TJ Fulkerson. Tom was a diesel mechanic for the PBNE Railroad. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time and was a member of...
Gordon L. Repsher
Apr 21, 2022
Gordon "Bud" L. Repsher,90, of Walnutport passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born in Bethlehem on January 7, 1932, the son of the late Minnie (Geary) and Floyd Repsher. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Fisher) Repsher. Bud proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and was a member of the...
Helen P. Bush
Apr 18, 2022
Helen P. Bush, 90, of Hanover Twp., died on April 18, 2022. She was born in Bethlehem, PA, the daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Horvath) Perch. Helen was the loving wife of Elmer R. Bush, who preceded her in death in 2015. Helen was a graduate of Liberty High School and was employed as a Secretary at Liberty...
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