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Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
John "Jack" James Desmond
Oct 16, 2024
John "Jack" James Desmond, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was a the devoted husband of the late Mary R. (Garcia) Desmond who died May 20, 2012 and loving father to his children. Jack was born in Queens, NY on August 25, 1930 to the late John Joseph and...
Margaret Connell
Oct 15, 2024
It is with a heavy yet grateful heart that we celebrate the life of Margaret A. Connell, who passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2024, in Clearwater, Florida. Born on December 4, 1947, in Bethlehem, PA, Peg was the beloved daughter of the late Francis J. Connell, Jr. and the late Gertrude (Hildenberger) Connell.
Peg attended St. Anne's Catholic School...
Michael Cooke
Oct 14, 2024
Michael J. Cooke, 68, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully with his brother by his side, on Monday, October 14, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late, Theresa (Bencak) and William P. Cooke, Sr.
Michael worked at Sure Fit in Bethlehem, was an art major at Kutztown University. He also enjoyed listening to...
Philomena Fenicle
Oct 13, 2024
Philomena T. Fenicle, 87, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday October 13, 2024, at Atria Senior Living in Bethlehem. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Michael and Nora (Serfass) Salvadge. She was the wife of the late Harold Fenicle, Jr. Philomena was a homemaker who was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren and great...
Marie A. Facinelli
Oct 13, 2024
Marie A. Facinelli, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Facinelli. Marie was born on February 21, 1930 in Bridgeport, PA to the late Antonio S. and Congetta (Capaldo) Garganta. She was a 1948 graduate of Liberty High School and then graduated from Bethlehem Business College. Marie worked...
Elaine B. Zavecz
Oct 12, 2024
Elaine B. Zavecz, 80, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday October 12, 2024, at the Bethlehem North Nursing Home in Bethlehem. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late John and Cecelia (Diskanetz) Zavecz. Elaine worked and lived in New York City most of her adult life and her most recent employment was as a librarian at...
Manuel Martinez
Oct 11, 2024
Manuel J. Martinez, 85, of Bethlehem Township died peacefully at home on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was born February 11, 1939, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, son of the late Fruto and Carmen (Vasquez) Martinez. Manuel was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 59 years, Dorothy Mae Martinez.
Manuel worked as an order picker for a few manufacturing...
Joseph Daday, MD
Oct 10, 2024
Joseph M. Daday, MD, 71, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Holy Family Manor. Born on February 26, 1953, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Hayas) Daday. He was the loving husband of Ann Michele (Dean) Daday.
Joseph graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School and went on to earn his bachelors degree from...
Nereida Figueroa
Oct 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nereida Figueroa, 74, of Bethlehem, PA, who entered eternal rest on October 10, 2024. Born April 22, 1950, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, to the late Antonio and Lydia (Ortiz) Figueroa, Nereida lived a life filled with love, kindness, and generosity.
Known for her optimistic spirit, caring nature,...
Margaret "Peggy" Blawn
Oct 6, 2024
Margaret "Peggy" Ann Blawn, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab. Born on March 4, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William and Bettie Jean (Geiger) Osman. She was the loving wife of the late George Milton Blawn, Jr.
Peggy worked for many years with the Bethlehem Area School District,...
Lucky Harold G. Yaple
Oct 4, 2024
Lucky Harold G. Yaple, 68, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital Foutain Hill. He was the loving husband of Sue-Ellen (Rogers) Yaple for 35 years.
Born on March 8, 1956, in Newton, NJ, he was the son of the late Harold and Caroline (Rounsaville) Yaple.
Lucky earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College...
David E. Field
Oct 4, 2024
David E. Field, 87, of Bath, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the loving husband of the late Jean E. Field for 65 years. Born on June 15, 1937, in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Roger L. and Gertrude A. (Eisele) Field. David was a member...
Ruth Kiefer
Oct 3, 2024
Ruth D. Kiefer, 86, of Allentown, PA passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her home. She was born in Fountain Hill, PA, the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Ruhe) Shannon. She was the wife of the late George H. Kiefer Sr.
Ruth was a teacher's aide for the Bethlehem School District for many years and truly enjoyed...
Carmen Vega Torres
Oct 2, 2024
Carmen Vega Torres, 80, of Allentown, PA, passed away on Wednesday October 2, 2024, at Jewel Healthcare in Allentown, PA. She was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Felipe and Maria (Torres) Vega. She was the wife of the late Doel Alvarado. Carmen was a cafeteria worker in a rehabilitation facility and a seamstress making school...
Richard J. Stein
Oct 2, 2024
Richard J. "Richie" Stein, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Born on February 8, 1951, he was the son of the late Ida M. (Miller) and Titus Stein. He was the loving husband of Jacqueline A. Stein.
Richie proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. After returning home from the Army, Richie...
Vickie Ridgick
Oct 1, 2024
Vickie Lynn Ridgick, 68, of Bethlehem and South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Saint Luke's University Hospital. She was born in Anderson, SC on December 17 1955, to the late William and Peggy (Campbell) Martin. Vickie was a graduate of Middleton HS (Charleston, SC), class of 1974. After high school, she met her best friend...
Caroline Petrie
Oct 1, 2024
Caroline M. Petrie, 89, of Bethlehem died, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Vero at Bethlehem. Born in Somerville, NJ she was the daughter of the late Carl and Stella Hann. She was the devoted wife of Frank Petrie for 66 years until his death on February 16, 2021.
Caroline dedicated her life to her family. She enjoyed playing golf with...
Mary Theresa Reisteter
Sep 30, 2024
Mary Theresa Reisteter, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at Arden Courts, Allentown. She was the wife of the late George Francis Reisteter who died December 9, 2018. Mary was born in Plymouth, PA on September 7, 1927 to the late John J. and Mary E. (Mock) Mital. Her first job was as a bookkeeper for the...
Shirley Ann Shannon
Sep 30, 2024
Shirley Ann Shannon, 81, of Alpha, NJ, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Warren Campus. She was the wife of the late Leslie Shannon who died February 10, 2004. Shirley was born in Somerville, NJ on May 28, 1943 to the late Frank and Anastasia (Baluta) Zawatski. She worked for many years as a Secretary for...
James "Jim" Patrick Doyle
Sep 30, 2024
James "Jim" Patrick Doyle, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and his three children with their families. He was the husband of Linda J. (Weiss) Doyle. Jim was born August 31, 1942, in Fountain Hill to the late Thomas P. and Margaret S. (Johnson) Doyle. He served our country...
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