OBITUARIES

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

William J. Norton

William J. Norton

Mar 13, 2021

William “Bill” J. Norton, Sr., 80, of Allentown, died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Fountain Hill. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Ruth (Hunsicker) Cope and John Norton. He was the devoted husband to Ethel (Ritter) Norton for 61 years. Bill served his community on the Salisbury Township Police Department as a...

John C. Deceia

John C. Deceia

Mar 13, 2021

John C. DeCeia, 64, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, March 13 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the loving husband of JoAnn (Schaffer) DeCeia with whom he shared 33 years of happy marriage. Born in Bethlehem he was a son of the late Romoaldo J. P. DeCeia and Isaura (Ferreira) DeCeia. In addition to his wife, John is survived...

Marie A. Gomez

Marie A. Gomez

Mar 12, 2021

Marie A. Gomez, 78, of Bethlehem, died Friday, March 12, 2021 at Whitehall Manor. Born in Ashland, PA she was the daughter of the late Leo and Nellie (Venarchak) Shuder. Marie worked and retired from Just Born Candy. In her free time she enjoyed picnics, shopping, watching TV, and sweets. She was very devoted to the catholic church and was...

Robert Holzer

Robert Holzer

Mar 11, 2021

Robert Holzer, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Robert was the husband of the late Dorothy A. (Kalman) Holzer. Born in Allentown he was a son of late Joseph and Fannie (Polzer) Holzer. He was retired from the Bethlehem Steel. Surviving are his children: sons, Robert and Richard, daughters, JoAnne and Judith, 5...

Bruce M. Becker

Bruce M. Becker

Mar 8, 2021

Bruce Michael Becker, 69, of Center Valley, PA, passed away on Monday March 8, 2021, at Heather Glen Senior Living in Allentown, PA. Bruce was born in Baltimore, MD, the son of Melvin and Cecile (Bertschy) Becker. He was the husband of Nancy (Inman) Becker, with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage in August. Bruce graduated from Babson College...

Aida E. Velez

Aida E. Velez

Mar 7, 2021

Aida E. Velez, 66 of Allentown, died at home with her family by her side on March 7, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, NY; the daughter of the late Francisco and Emelinda (Hernandez) Velez. Aida will be lovingly remembered as a strong woman with tremendous energy and happiness. She loved life and spending time with her family; especially her...

Frank J. Martin

Frank J. Martin

Mar 6, 2021

Frank J. Martin, 75, of Bethlehem Township, died at home on March 6, 2021. He was born in Bethlehem on July 27, 1945, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Grasic) Martin. Frank had a tremendous work ethic. He worked for 45 years as a receiving clerk for United Parcel Service. He enjoyed his time working and made many...

Frederick Rogan

Frederick Rogan

Mar 3, 2021

Frederick Rogan, 90, of Hellertown, PA passed away on Wednesday March 3, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem, PA. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Michael and Louise (Seruga) Rogan. He was the husband of the late Mary (Vasko) Rogan. Fred was a foreman in the textile industry working for Sure-Fit in Bethlehem and...

Joann M. Silfies

Joann M. Silfies

Mar 3, 2021

Joann M. Silfies, 96, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Bethlehem. Born in Coplay, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Sommers) Berzkovits. Joann was the loving wife of the late Charles S. Silfies with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. Charles was the love of Joanne's life and...

Michael P. Kapustic

Michael P. Kapustic

Mar 3, 2021

Michael P. Kapustic, 68, of Catasauqua, died on March 3, 2021. He was born in Allentown on September 12, 1952; son of the late Alexander and Lorraine (Heimbach) Kapustic. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 48 years, Denise A. (Peters) Kapustic; daughter, Sheri Miltenberger and husband, Matthew; and the joys of his life, his granddaughters, Emily and...

William A. Elek

William A. Elek

Mar 2, 2021

William A. Elek, III, 79, of Lower Saucon, died at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Bethlehem on August 18, 1941; son of the late William A. Elek, Jr. and Ann (Longo) Elek. William is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Jeanne (Danek) Elek. William will be lovingly remembered for his kindness,...

John J. Allen

John J. Allen

Mar 1, 2021

John J. Allen, 52, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at St Lukes Hospital-Anderson Campus. He was the loving husband of Beatrice (Dunphy) Allen with whom he shared 19 years marriage. Born in Warren, MI, he was the son of the late Bernard and Frances (Stackhouse) Allen. John was a dedicated and devoted husband and father. He...

William Perez

William Perez

Feb 28, 2021

William Perez, 64, of Oakland Park, FL and formerly of Bethlehem, PA; died on February 28, 2021 at Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on April 16, 1956; son of Angel Perez and Gregoria (Santiago) Perez. William was dedicated to providing care and leadership through his years of service in hospital administration. He...

Delia Rivera Diaz

Delia Rivera Diaz

Feb 26, 2021

Delia Rivera Diaz, 71, of Bethlehem has gone to be with her beloved Savior Jesus Christ. She was born October 5, 1950 in Corozal, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of Francisco and Valentina Rivera of Bethlehem who are waiting in heaven with open arms for her. She will be lovingly remembered as a beloved Daughter, Sister, Cousin, TiTi, Mother...

William J. Fink, Jr.

William J. Fink, Jr.

Feb 26, 2021

Billy had a magnetic smile, he was always happy, and yes, he would like to shake your hand. William J. “Billy” Fink Jr. 67, of Bethlehem died on February 26 at LVH Muhlenberg with his brother, Jim at his bedside. He was born in Bethlehem on December 15, 1953 in Fountian Hill to Marguerite M. (Fischer) Fink and the late...

Martin F. Adams

Martin F. Adams

Feb 25, 2021

Martin Francis Adams of Collegeville, PA, formerly of Bethlehem, PA and Simsbury, CT, passed from this world peacefully into the arms of the Lord on February 25, 2021, surrounded by his family. Marty was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA on January 22, 1931, and had recently celebrated his 90th birthday with his family. Marty was the beloved husband of...

Richard F. Zmijewski

Richard F. Zmijewski

Feb 24, 2021

Richard F. Zmijewski, 83, of Bethlehem passed away at his home on Wednesday February 24, 2021. He was born in New Britain, Connecticut, the son of the late Myron and Sophie (Granowski) Zmijewski. He was the husband of the late Maxine (Assfalg) Zmijewski, who were married for 51 years. Richard served his country in the US Army from 1958-1960 where...

David M. Petrilla

David M. Petrilla

Feb 22, 2021

David M. Petrilla, 67 of Bethlehem Township and Fountain Hill, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born November 13, 1953 in Bethlehem; son of the late Andrew E. and Anna A. (Oravec) Petrilla. David was a 1971 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School where he was a member of the marching band. Until his retirement, he worked...

Nicholas P. Connell

Nicholas P. Connell

Feb 22, 2021

Nicholas P. Connell, 46, of San Diego, CA, formerly of Bethlehem, PA died Monday, February 22, 2021. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of Christine (Straub) and Patrick Connell. Nick attended Notre Dame High School in Easton and graduated from Blair Academy in New Jersey. He attended LaSalle University in Philadelphia. Nick held several jobs throughout his life. He...

Joseph R. Pulley

Joseph R. Pulley

Feb 21, 2021

Joseph R. Pulley was born December 3, 1931 in Bethlehem, PA to Joseph and Emily (Horn) Pulley. He died February 21st, 2021. He is survived by numerous cousins. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1949 and Moravian College in 1958. Joe served in the US Marine Corps. While in the Marine Corps, he was one of the youngest to...

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