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

Robert D. Foulke

Robert D. Foulke

Aug 13, 2021

Robert D Foulke, 53 of Orefield PA passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. Born November 18, 1967 in Bethlehem PA he was the son of the late Robert A Foulke and Lorraine (Ardelean) Foulke. Following his graduation from Liberty High School, Bob attended Mansfield University where he was a pitcher for the Mansfield Mounties baseball team. He also played in...

Sister M. Dorothy Bucko, O.S.F.

Sister M. Dorothy Bucko, O.S.F.

Aug 13, 2021

Sister M. Dorothy (formerly Sister M. Maria), a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, United States Province, died on August 13, 2021, in Villa Clare at Monocacy Manor in Bethlehem, PA. She was 89. Sister entered the community from SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Bethlehem, PA, and professed her vows at Mount Assisi Convent Chapel in Pittsburgh,...

Theresa C. Santiago

Theresa C. Santiago

Aug 10, 2021

Theresa C. Santiago, 79, of 1269 Mechanic Street, Bethlehem, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born January 18, 1942, in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Mark and Theresa (Sedli) Strohl. Theresa was a dedicated mother and wife who loved being around her family. She truly enjoyed listening to her grandson,...

John William Chayka

John William Chayka

Aug 10, 2021

John William Chayka, 66, died on August 10, 2021. He was born June 24, 1955 in Freemansburg; son of the late William J. and Sophie (Kapuscak) Chayka. John attended Freedom High School where he played tennis and wrestled. He received a BS in Accounting and Business Management from Allentown College. John spent his career in financial services; mostly in the...

Deborah A. Spadaccia

Deborah A. Spadaccia

Aug 10, 2021

Deborah “Debbie” A. Spadaccia, 70, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Tuesday August 10, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Richard and Marie (Falco) Musgnung. Debbie was a manager for Ramsey Machine Shop for 27 years. She enjoyed painting and gardening. She will be lovingly remembered by her sisters, Donna...

James G. Husovsky

James G. Husovsky

Aug 10, 2021

James G. Husovsky, 69, of Bethlehem, died on August 10, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital. Born on February 2, 1952 in Allentown, Jim was the son of the late George R. and Geraldine A. (Barron) Husovsky. He attended Hellertown High School and then worked as both an auto mechanic and car salesman. Jim will be dearly missed by his brothers,...

Hugo E. Del Salto

Hugo E. Del Salto

Aug 7, 2021

Hugo E. Del Salto was called home on August 7, 2021, with his family by his side. Born in Ambato, Ecuador, he was the son of the late Luis Alberto and Luz Maria Del Salto. Hugo came to the United States at the age of 19 and lived in the state of New Jersey for many years. He worked as...

Elizabeth C. Bush

Elizabeth C. Bush

Aug 7, 2021

Elizabeth C. Bush, 99, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at her home. Born April 7, 1922, in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Kauker) Bush. Elizabeth received her primary education from Holy Infancy Elementary and her secondary education from Bethlehem Catholic High School. She was also a graduate of Allentown Business...

Stephen J. Wasil

Stephen J. Wasil

Aug 5, 2021

Stephen J. Wasil, 79, of Bethlehem, PA passed away suddenly on Thursday August 5, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. Born at St. Lukes, Stephen was a lifelong resident of Bethlehem. On May 15th he celebrated 50 years of marriage with his wife, Mary Ann (Nehilla) Wasil. Stephen retired in 2008 after 42 years working for the City...

Julius "Skip" Balogh

Julius "Skip" Balogh

Aug 3, 2021

With inexpressible sorrow, we acknowledge the passing August 3rd at ManorCare Health in Easton, of an exemplary husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, faithful follower of our Lord, and Patriot, surrounded by those that he loved, as he was present for them his entire life. Born November 16, 1928 (John & Mary Balogh) in the very house where he spent...

Jose Rodriguez

Jose Rodriguez

Aug 3, 2021

Jos (Cheo) Rodrguez,82, of Bethlehem died Tuesday morning peacefully at St Luke's hospice house, surrounded by family. Born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico on April 24, 1939 to the late Felipe Rodriguez and Angela Munoz. He moved to Bethlehem and married his late wife Carmen Rodriguez (Nieves), who he shared 8 children and just shy of 60 years of marriage at...

Andrew John Slivko

Andrew John Slivko

Jul 28, 2021

Andrew John Slivko, 66, of Bethlehem, died on July 28, 2021. He was born August 25, 1954, son of the late Andrew and Irene (Kereczman) Slivko. Andrew will be remembered for enjoying the simpler things in life, like walking his dog, chatting with the secretaries at the Bethlehem Education Center, or finding true bargains at the Dollar Store. He loved...

Doris Lorraine Green

Doris Lorraine Green

Jul 27, 2021

Doris Lorraine Green, 101, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Country Meadows Care Center in Bethlehem, PA. Doris was the wife of the late Richard J. Green and they were married for 65 years at the time of his passing in 2017. He was the love of her life. Doris was born in Bethlehem,...

Dorothy E. Pavlinski

Dorothy E. Pavlinski

Jul 26, 2021

Dorothy Pavlinski, 95, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Monday July 26, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus. She was born in Hazleton, PA the daughter of the late John and Susan (Popso) Stefanik. She was the wife of the late Michael R. Pavlinski. Dorothy was raised in Stockton, PA and moved to Hazleton after going to elementary school in...

Adam B. Mahaletz

Adam B. Mahaletz

Jul 26, 2021

Adam “Bernie” B. Mahaletz, 87, of Hellertown died Monday, July 26, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Bertha (Roebuck) and Joseph Mihulec. Bernie proudly served his country in the US Army. He worked and retired from the Bethlehem Steel as a Sonic Test Man in the #2 Machine...

John J. Wasko

John J. Wasko

Jul 25, 2021

John J. Wasko, 92, of Center Valley, PA passed away on Sunday July 25, 2021 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. He was born in Bethlehem the son of the late Matthew and Helen (Kucera) Wasko. He was the husband of the late Louise (Sinko) Wasko. John served his country in the US Navy and was employed by Bethlehem Steel...

Barbara Kay Gassler

Barbara Kay Gassler

Jul 25, 2021

Barbara Kay Gassler, 76, of Warrington, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Barbara (Kovacs) Webber. Barb was a kind and compassionate woman who spent her life caring for others. She was a 1963 graduate of Liberty High School where she was on the “Liberty Life” staff, and served as the advertising...

W. Frank Molinari

W. Frank Molinari

Jul 24, 2021

W. Frank Molinari, 94, of Northampton, died at home on July 24, 2021. He was born in Plainfield, NJ on March 24, 1927; son of the late Esterino and Teresa (Lionetti) Molinari. Frank is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia (DeAngelis) Molinari. They shared 67 wonderful years of marriage together. Frank will be lovingly remembered as an easygoing, kind and...

Catherine E. Monek

Catherine E. Monek

Jul 23, 2021

Catherine E. Monek, 102 of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Howard Frickert. For 54 years, Catherine was the loving wife of the late Frank M. Monek. Catherines world was her family. She loved and adored them greatly. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Susan Hancik; son, Francis M....

Elizabeth J. Meyer

Elizabeth J. Meyer

Jul 22, 2021

Elizabeth J. Meyer, 102, of Whitehall, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Fellowship Community Manor. Born May 15, 1919, in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ella B. (Biniakewitz) Schneider. Following high school, Elizabeth went on to enter the workforce, starting as a telephone switchboard operator. She later served as an...

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