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

Nadya L. Seifert

Nadya L. Seifert

Jul 12, 2021

Nadya L. Seifert, 73, of Nesquehoning, formerly of Bethlehem, died at home on July 12, 2021. She was born in Fountain Hill; daughter of the late William and Olga (Kazalaba) Logechnik. Nadya was preceded in death by her husband, James Charles Seifert in 2010. Nadya will be lovingly remembered for her kindness and generosity. She always remembered special occasions of...

Generose F. Carisio

Generose F. Carisio

Jul 11, 2021

Generose F. (Dwyer) Carisio, died peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her residence in Country Meadows of Bethlehem. A native and lifelong resident of Bethlehem, she was born in 1928, daughter of the late Joseph R. and Agnes (Coyle) Dwyer. She was a 1946 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. She then attended St. Josephs Hospital School of Nursing...

Betty June Hutson Spatig

Betty June Hutson Spatig

Jul 10, 2021

Betty June Hutson Spatig, 96, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Traditions of Hanover in Bethlehem. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of the late George and Ella (Hales) Hutson. She was the wife of the late William Spatig. Betty was the former Director of Volunteers for Meals on Wheels of Bethlehem....

Maria Dealmeida

Maria Dealmeida

Jul 10, 2021

Maria DeAlmeida, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at St. Lukes Hospice House, surrounded by family. Born March 20, 1946, in Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Susana (Soares) DaCosta. Throughout her life Maria worked as a seamstress and held employment with Panzell and Tyson Apparel. Outside of work, Maria loved spending...

Suzanne H. Hunsicker

Suzanne H. Hunsicker

Jul 10, 2021

Suzanne Holton Hunsicker, 91, of Bethlehem passed away in her home on July 10, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Virginia (Burnett) and Oliver Williams Holton. Suzanne started her working career in Lehigh Valley jewelry stores and then at Lehigh University serving as cashier and greeter for its dining services. She especially enjoyed interacting with students and every...

Jordan Michael Nieves

Jordan Michael Nieves

Jul 10, 2021

Jordan Michael Nieves, 31, of Bethlehem, loving son, brother, grandson, father, uncle, and cousin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10, 2021. A visitation will be held at the Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, on Monday, July 19, 2021, from 6:00-8:00pm, with a second visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 20, from 9:00-10:00am. A...

Edith Elizabeth Howells

Edith Elizabeth Howells

Jul 9, 2021

Edith Elizabeth Howells, 95 of Paso Robles, CA passed away peacefully at Danish Care Center, in Atascadero, CA on July 9, 2021. Elizabeth was the wife of late William Lincoln Howells who preceded her in death in 1968. Born in Bethlehem, PA on December 27, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Lillie Susanna (Place) Wessner and Raymond Amos...

Herman Webber

Herman Webber

Jul 8, 2021

Herman (Buddy) Webber, 74, of Easton, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 8th 2021 at the St.Lukes hospice house in Bethlehem, PA. He was born in Allentown, the son of the late Barbara (Kovacs) Webber. Buddy was a master electrician for over 35 years and then became the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds for the Bethlehem Area School District. He...

Adam David Halteman

Adam David Halteman

Jul 7, 2021

Adam David Halteman, 36, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on July 7, 2021. He is a beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and best friend. Adam attended classes in his youth within the Nazareth Area School District. He graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 2003. While attending High School he earned the Distinguished Eagle Scout award in 2001. Adam continued his...

Fabian B. Wamba

Fabian B. Wamba

Jul 7, 2021

Fabian B. Wamba, 57, of Moira, NY passed away on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at his home. He was born in Bueno Aires, Argentina, the son of the late Norberto Tinti, and Zunilda (Sanchez) Tinti of Bethlehem, PA. Fabian was the husband of Carla (Pileri) Wamba. Fabian was a loving father. He will be lovingly remembered by his, mother, Zunilda...

Linda R. Young

Linda R. Young

Jul 6, 2021

Linda R. Young, passed on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the age of 69 from complications during heart surgery. She was born in Bethlehem on May 22, 1952; the daughter of the late Leo F. and Rose S. (DiFulvio) Barth. Linda was preceded in death by her brother Leo Barth and, most recently, her husband of 45 years-- her “sweetie”--...

Michael Barry Carl

Michael Barry Carl

Jul 6, 2021

Michael Barry Carl, 67, of Bethlehem, died on July 6, 2021. He was born in Trexlertown, PA; son of the late Aaron D. and Suzanne (Heil) Carl. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Dory Carl. Michael will be remembered as an exceptional character with an immense heart; he was considered a big teddy bear by his family. Michael was...

Edward M. Salgado, Md

Edward M. Salgado, Md

Jul 5, 2021

Edward M. Salgado, MD, 79, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Born in Kearny, NJ, he was the only child of the late Angelina Pecora and Manuel Salgado. Ed married his college sweetheart, Carol Hagenbuch Salgado, in August of 1965 while he was completing school at Jefferson Medical College. After completing his residency,...

Ernest R. Rudolph

Ernest R. Rudolph

Jul 3, 2021

Ernest R. Rudolph, 79, of Center Valley passed away in his home on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was the son of the late Esther Rudolph. He was the loving husband of Linda (Wagner) Rudolph. Ernie proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army for 6 years. After his honorable discharge from the Army, Ernie enlisted...

Diane E. Maholland

Diane E. Maholland

Jul 2, 2021

Diane E. Maholland, 56, of Allentown, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at St. Lukes HospitalFountain Hill. Born August 14, 1964, she was a daughter of Mary Ann and the late Frances Joseph Baehr. A graduate of Lower Marion High School Class of 1981, she went on to enter the work force. She was previously employed by IQE as...

Donald A. Sigley

Donald A. Sigley

Jul 2, 2021

Donald Allen Sigley, 84, passed away peacefully in Palm Beach Gardens, FL on July 2, 2021. Born in Bethlehem, PA on September 17, 1936, Donald was the loving husband of the late (10/26/20) Marlene (Schwartz) Sigley for 63 years and resided in Emmaus, PA. He was the last surviving child of the late: Sterling and the Stella (Place) Sigley. Don...

Douglas W. Pauselius, Sr.

Douglas W. Pauselius, Sr.

Jun 30, 2021

Douglas W. Pauselius, Sr., 71 of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. He was born on June 13, 1950 in Hackensack, NJ the son of the late Elsie (Buckermann) and Walter Pauselius. He was the loving husband of Frances A. (Russin) Pauselius. Doug proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He was...

Lota Jewel Dipaolo

Lota Jewel Dipaolo

Jun 30, 2021

Lota Jewel DiPaolo, 95, passed away on June 30, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Grady Bumpass and Bedie Kennon. She was the loving wife of the late Alexander V. DiPaolo. Jewel worked for many years at Daniels clothing store on Main St. in Somerville, NJ. She enjoyed traveling, needle pointing, cross stitch and puzzles. She loved her...

Shirley Ann Palenchar

Shirley Ann Palenchar

Jun 27, 2021

Shirley Ann (Motiska) Palenchar, 91, died on June 27, 2021, at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She shared 67 years of marriage with William “Star” Palenchar before his passing in 2017. Shirley was born on March 23, 1930, in Dupont, PA, to Stephen and Anna (Noone) Motiska. She moved to Bethlehem in 1942, graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 1947,...

Sally H. Novack

Sally H. Novack

Jun 27, 2021

Sally June (Heist) Novack, 83, of Bethlehem Township died Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home-Fountain Hill. Born in Emmaus she was the daughter of the late Thelma A. (Boyer) and Harold L. Heist. She was married to John R. Novack with whom she celebrated 62 years of marriage until his death on March 16, 2019. Sally was a...

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