OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Agnes V. Golab

Agnes V. Golab

Jan 13, 2021

Agnes V. Golab, 94, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at her home. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Kotlick) Golab. Agnes was a music teacher for 39 years. She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church and had a strong catholic faith. She will be lovingly remembered...

Faith R. Newhall

Faith R. Newhall

Jan 13, 2021

Faith Ruth Newhall, 88, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Holy Family Manor. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Carl and M. Ruth (Bailey) Boyer. Faith worked at Lehigh University in the Industrial Engineering Department for 26 years retiring in 1994. She was a member of East Hills Moravian Church...

Carmelo V. Huertas

Carmelo V. Huertas

Jan 12, 2021

Carmelo V. Huertas, of Bethlehem, PA., died on January 12, 2021 at his home. Born on December 2, 1930, in Patillas, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Juan and Cruz (Cruz) Huertas. He was the husband of the late Anna B. Huertas of Bethlehem, PA., to whom he was married for 44 years. He was self-employed and owned and...

Pearl M. Sfredda

Pearl M. Sfredda

Jan 10, 2021

Pearl M. Sfredda, 94, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1926, the daughter of the late Savterno and Edvidge Ricci. She was the loving wife of the late Rinaldo J. Sfredda Pearl was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church. She worked at Vogue Dress Shop in Bethlehem. She will be...

Margot F. Santiago

Margot F. Santiago

Jan 10, 2021

Margot F. Santiago, 87, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday January 10, 2021 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. She was born in Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Bartolo and Consuelo (Ocasio) Fuentes. She was the wife of the late Juan Santiago. Margot was a seamstress at various manufacturers in the Lehigh Valley area....

Susan C. Shaffner

Susan C. Shaffner

Jan 9, 2021

Susan C. Shaffner, 66, of Allentown, returned to the loving arms of her mother Mary on January 9, 2021. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of John and the late Mary (Hydro) Shaffner. Susan graduated from Wilson Area High School class of 1972 and worked until her recent retirement as a driver for Easton Coach Co. In her free...

Kimberly A. Orth

Kimberly A. Orth

Jan 9, 2021

Kimberly A. Orth, 53, of Nazareth, PA passed away on Saturday January 9,2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Kimberly battled cancer for 6 years, but never lost her faith and positivity. She was born in Bethlehem, PA and was the daughter of the late Gaylord and Kathryn (Serban) Dittemore. Kimberly was a nurse and clinical analyst for Good Shepherd...

Eleanor R. Huston

Eleanor R. Huston

Jan 8, 2021

Eleanor R. Huston, 88, of Bethlehem, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Rose (Temlin) and Louis Miholics. She was married to Kay “Casey” B. Huston for 50 years until his death on November 27, 2006. Eleanor graduated from Penn State University with a degree in home...

Joseph P. Kender

Joseph P. Kender

Jan 7, 2021

Joseph P Kender, 90, died on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of Mary (Cortese) and Anthony Kender and the loving husband of Margaret (Gordon) Kender to whom he was married for 62 years. He was a graduate of Mt. St. Marys College in Emmitsburg Maryland, after which he served his country during the Korean...

Jose A. Caban, Jr.

Jose A. Caban, Jr.

Jan 7, 2021

Jose A. Caban, Jr., 51, of Allentown died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital in Allentown. Born in Jersey City, NJ he was the son of Jose A Caban, Sr., and the late Basilia (Gomez) Caban. He was the devoted husband to Cynthia (Barbarics) Caban with whom he wouldve celebrated their 10th anniversary this coming October 11th. Jose...

Gail J. Le Van

Gail J. Le Van

Jan 3, 2021

Gail J. Le Van, 84, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday January 3, 2021 at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall, PA. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Earl and Edna (Daniels) Hollenbeck. She was the wife of the late David A. Le Van. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, David Le Van Jr. and...

Shirley A. Mohring

Shirley A. Mohring

Jan 3, 2021

Shirley “Mama” Mohring, 81, of Bethlehem died Sunday, January 3, 2021 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Josephine (Chase) and Alexander J. Bellen. She was married to the late Daniel R. Mohring with whom she celebrated 54 years of marriage until his death on July 14, 2010....

Maryellen Golden Oroskey

Maryellen Golden Oroskey

Jan 2, 2021

Maryellen Golden Oroskey, 59, died peacefully after a long illness on Jan. 2, 2021 at her home in Egypt, Pa. She was happily married to Joseph T. Oroskey for 33 years. Born in Bethlehem, Pa. to Edward and Mary Golden (nee McCloskey), she was a 1979 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. Maryellen loved children and for many years served...

Louise M. Gregus

Louise M. Gregus

Jan 2, 2021

Louise M. Gregus, 98, of Bethlehem Township died Saturday, January 2, 2021. Born in Egypt, PA she was the daughter of the late Susan (Mlock) and John Madea. She was married to William J. Gregus for 53 years until his death on November 14, 1996. After retirement, Louise spent her time working in the yard, going to the casino and...

Edward A. Sukadelski

Edward A. Sukadelski

Jan 2, 2021

After a brief illness, another legendary knife maker takes it to a higher level. Edward A. “Ed” Sukadelski, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, joined his parents Anthony and Margaret (Liskauskas) Sukadelski in eternal happiness on January 2, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Rosellen “Ellen” Mullin Sukadelski, cousins William Sukadelski of Wilkes-Barre and Anthony Sukadelski of Ohio. Due to Covid-19 restrictions,...

Erna Mcgaughey

Erna Mcgaughey

Jan 1, 2021

Erna Jansen McGaughey, 76, passed away on January 1, 2021 at St Lukes Easton after a long illness. Born in Oslo Norway in mid-October 1944, she was the daughter of Erling and Gudrun Jansen. Erna was the wife of John E. McGaughey, mother of Erik J. McGaughey and grandmother to Erik and his wife Deborahs children, Zachary, Emily, and Charlie....

Olga Hoysan

Olga Hoysan

Jan 1, 2021

Olga Hoysan, 88, of Bethlehem, died on January 1, 2021 at Phoebe Personal Care Community. She was born in Bethlehem on December 14, 1932; daughter of the late Vasil and Bertha (Lazorchak) Beleykanich. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Russell Hoysan, Sr. Olga was a member of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church. She dedicated her life to...

Joseph M. Skutches

Joseph M. Skutches

Dec 31, 2020

Dr. Joseph M. Skutches, 90, died peacefully on December 31, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. A 1948 graduate of Slatington High School, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Muhlenberg College (1953) and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Jefferson Medical College (1957). After completing his internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Misericordia Hospital...

Gloria Theresa Schiavone

Gloria Theresa Schiavone

Dec 31, 2020

Gloria Theresa Schiavone, a lifelong resident of Allentown died at Holy Family Senior Living in Bethlehem, PA on December 31, 2020 at age 95. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a gifted poet and painter, gardener extraordinaire, and enthusiastic conversationalist. Gloria will be remembered as a gregarious and fun-loving woman who loved the outdoors, especially ocean beaches...

Robert Anthony Miller

Robert Anthony Miller

Dec 30, 2020

Robert Anthony Miller, 64, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly at Hershey Medical Center on December 30, 2020. He was born in Easton, PA; son of the late Harold and Louise (Ottaviano) Miller. He is the husband of over 40 years to Mary Ann (Steirer) Miller. The two met while working together at Almart; Robert working security and Mary Ann a cashier....

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