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

Carlene M. Sayenga

Carlene M. Sayenga

Oct 22, 2020

Carlene M. Sayenga, 78, passed away peacefully in Bethlehem, on October 22, 2020. She was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on June 18, 1942. Carlene graduated from Liberty High School in 1960, and worked for both the Bethlehem Steel and as a flight attendant for a major airline. Carlene, along with her beloved husband, Donald, were active and integral to the...

Robert M. Deore

Robert M. Deore

Oct 20, 2020

Robert Martin DeOre, 86, of Bethlehem, died on October 20, 2020. He was born in Bronx, NY; son of the late Michael Anthony and Ann Juliet (Bodner) DeOre. Robert is survived by his wife of over 25 years, Dolores (Stefanik) DeOre. Robert proudly served in the US Army. His career then continued as a talented civil engineer, specializing in landscape...

John Kolchin, Ed.D

John Kolchin, Ed.D

Oct 18, 2020

John Kolchin, Ed.D, of the Masonic Village Elizabethtown passed away peacefully Sunday, October 18, 2020 in the Masonic Health Care Center where he had been a patient since August, 2019. His wife was at his side when he passed. He was 89 years old. Born in Shenandoah, PA, March 22, 1931, John was the son of the late Peter and...

Robert S. Check

Robert S. Check

Oct 17, 2020

Robert S. Check, 91, of Northampton passed away on Saturday October 17, 2020 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown, PA. He was born in Freemansburg, the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Fekula) Check. He was the husband of the late Minerva (Stoudt) Check. Robert worked as a welder for Bethlehem Steel for 31 years retiring in 1983. Robert...

Robert L. Young

Robert L. Young

Oct 17, 2020

Robert L. Young, 92, of Lower Macungie, died on October 17, 2020. He was born July 8, 1928 in Freemansburg; son of the late Clyde and Letha (Creveling) Young. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Rosa (Feser) Young and son Robert J. Young. He was also preceded in death by six siblings. Robert proudly served...

Richard Mcginnis

Richard Mcginnis

Oct 17, 2020

On Saturday, October 17, 2020, Richard “Dick” McGinnis, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital at the age of 81. Richard was born on January 9, 1939 in Bethlehem, PA to Thomas and Anna (Groth) McGinnis. He was the husband of RoseMarie McGinnis.They celebrated 60 years of marriage on May 14th, 2020. Richard worked for Bethlehem...

Mary Ellen Ann Finn

Mary Ellen Ann Finn

Oct 16, 2020

Mary Ellen Ann Finn, 69, of Bethlehem Township, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, at St Lukes Anderson. Born in Ashley, PA, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Aileen (Grady) Finn. Mary Ellen worked at Kraft Foods for 25 years where she was known as the goddess of distribution by her coworkers. She loved to volunteer...

Geraldine A. Husovsky

Geraldine A. Husovsky

Oct 16, 2020

Geraldine A. (Barron) Husovsky, 90 of Bethlehem died Friday, October 16, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born November 26, 1929 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Tertusek) Barron. Geraldine was married to George R. Husovsky for 57 years until his death on April 25, 2008. A Bethlehem Catholic High...

Nilda E. Hernandez

Nilda E. Hernandez

Oct 13, 2020

Nilda E. Hernandez, 95, of Allentown died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born in Havana, Cuba she was the daughter of the late Amalia (Carratala) and Eliseo Hernandez. Nilda was a very kind and generous woman, who never said a bad word about anyone. She loved to knit and sew in...

George Pavlish

George Pavlish

Oct 11, 2020

George Pavlish, 88, of Bethlehem passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 11, 2020. He was the son of the late Anna (Huceravk) and Peter Pavlish. He was the loving husband of Irene R. (Kalman) Pavlish. George proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean conflict. During his...

Josephine M. Stocker

Josephine M. Stocker

Oct 8, 2020

Josephine M. Stocker, 97, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Born on May 2, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Sadie M. (Cavote) and Michael Rotondo. She was the loving wife of the late Walter R. Stocker. Josephine was a generous philanthropist and volunteered countless hours to her community. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, crocheting...

Annabelle J. Roth

Annabelle J. Roth

Oct 7, 2020

Annabelle “Ann” Roth, 90, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown. Born in Allentown she was the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Krapf) Clark. She was married to Frederick E. “Fred” Roth for 63 years until his passing on September 23, 2020. Annabelle was a 1948 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High...

Liberty M. Zannikos

Liberty M. Zannikos

Oct 5, 2020

Liberty M. Zannikos, 78, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, October 5, 2020. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late George P. and Evangelia (Xenakis) Tsihlis. Liberty was preceded in death by her husband, Christos S. Zannikos in 1980. Liberty was a graduate of Liberty High School. She was the co-owner and operator of several local restaurants with...

Joseph G. Santoro

Joseph G. Santoro

Oct 4, 2020

Joseph Gregory Santoro, age 70, loving husband, father, and grandfather, entered into eternal life on October 4, 2020, surrounded by his family members. Joseph was dearly loved by Susan, his wife of 45 years. He is survived by three daughters: Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Meagan, three sons in law Michael, David, and Michael, 7 wonderful grandchildren and his brother Patrick. He...

Olga Walchonski

Olga Walchonski

Oct 3, 2020

Olga Walchonski, 88, of Gilbertsville and formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at home. She was the loving wife of the late Nicholas Walchonski with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Olga graduated from Warwick High School in 1949. She worked as a cleanroom operator at Lucent Technologies until 1998. Olga is survived by her...

Isabel C. Maura

Isabel C. Maura

Oct 3, 2020

Isabel C. Maura, 91, of the West Side of Bethlehem was called home to her Lord and savior and her late, beloved husband October 3, 2020. She was the widow of the late Joseph J. Maura Sr. Sr. Magisterial District Judge. Isabel Catherine Fuoco was born October 9, 1928 to immigrant, Italian parents Marie Garafalo and John Fuoco and was...

Stella A. Decarlo

Stella A. Decarlo

Oct 1, 2020

Stella A. DeCarlo, 94, of North Bethlehem died on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Born on January 4, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Algisa (Paolina) and Orazio DiSalvatore. She was the loving wife of 60 years to the late Victor DeCarlo. Stella was employed by R.K. Laros and Pembroke Dress. She was a member of St. Annes Church...

Charlotte E. Mellon

Charlotte E. Mellon

Sep 30, 2020

Charlotte E. “Chickie” Mellon, 86, of Bethlehem, died on September 30, 2020 in her residence at Traditions of Hanover. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Albert and Charlotte (Cope) Heidecker. Chickie was the devoted wife of 34 years to the late James A. Mellon, Sr., who passed on May 15, 1988. Chickie and James were married on...

Frances B. Szakos

Frances B. Szakos

Sep 29, 2020

Frances B. Szakos, 80, of Bethlehem died on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Born on September 21, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Kovacs) and Rev. Stephen Ballek. Frances enjoyed and took pride in taking care of her yard and garden. She loved animals, especially her dog, Lady. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, R. Scott...

Roy S. Slekovac

Roy S. Slekovac

Sep 29, 2020

Roy Steve Slekovac of Coopersburg, PA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 29, 2020. Born May 24, 1927, he was the son of the late Helen (Virges) and Steve Slekovac of Bethlehem. He was married to his beloved wife Doris (Musgnung) Slekovac until her passing on their 67th wedding anniversary in 2017. Roy attended Liberty...

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