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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Zachary A. Zerfass
Jun 14, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Zachary Ashton Zerfass on June 14, 2020. Zachary was 28 years young and loved his family and friends, Philadelphia sports and his chosen career path in the fast-paced auto industry. Zachary was a loving son and best friend to his mother, Dolores Zerfass, of Nazareth,...
Beatrice J. Gombocz
Jun 14, 2020
Beatrice J. Gombocz, 86, of Media, PA and former long-time resident of Emmaus, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Born in Bethlehem on October 3, 1933 she was the daughter of the late John L. and Elizabeth (Chato) Novack. She was the wife of the late Stephen A. Gombocz who died in 1998; they were married for 46 years....
Virginia E. Vogelsang
Jun 14, 2020
Virginia E. Vogelsang, 91, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday June 14, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th & Chew St. Allentown, PA. She was born in Queens, New York, the daughter of the late Joseph and Concetta (Zurlo) Marasco. She was the wife of the late John W. Vogelsang. Virginia was employed as a cartographer in the...
Martin L. Stein
Jun 14, 2020
It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our father, Martin Luther “Marty” Stein, 84, on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. He was surrounded by his loving family. Marty was the devoted husband of the late Gloria (Yanek) Stein. They were married on December 27, 1958 and shared 53...
John J. Norton
Jun 13, 2020
John J. Norton, Jr., 91, of Bethlehem Township died Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Country Meadows in Bethlehem. John was born on January 15, 1929, in Boston, MA, the son of the late Ann (Fallon) and John J. Norton. John moved to Brooklyn, NY, as a child. He lived on Long Island, in North Carolina, and then in Florida before...
Jean Butrymowicz
Jun 11, 2020
Jean (Eugenia) Butrymowicz, 88, of Hanover Township, died on June 10, 2020 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. She was born in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, daughter of the late Alexie Koritko and Anastasia Brese. Jean immigrated first to Austria and then to the United States where she settled in New Jersey and married her first husband Stephen Terebey. After Stephens...
James J. Schaffer
Jun 8, 2020
James J. Schaffer, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, June 8, at Gracedale Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of the late Mary M. (Wolf) Schaffer with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James A. and Madeline (Mc Guigan) Schaffer. James graduated from John Bartram High School...
Mary I. Novak
Jun 8, 2020
Mary Irma (Kovary) Novak, 83, of Easton, Pa died Monday, June 8th at her home with her family by her side. Born March 27, 1937 in Budapest, Hungary, she was the daughter of the late James and Julianna (Schwelka) Kovary. She was married to George Novak with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage. Prior to starting a family Mary...
Thomas P. Culligan
Jun 8, 2020
Thomas P. Culligan, 83, of Bethlehem Township, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 8, 2020. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Thomas R. and Dorothy (Xander) Culligan. Thomas was the beloved husband of Maryanne (Verenna) Culligan. They were due to celebrate their 60th Anniversary on August 27th. Tom was the owner & operator of Realty Transfer Services...
Rudolph H. Deutsch
Jun 3, 2020
Rudolph H. “Rudy” Deutsch died June 3 at Kirkland Village from the coronavirus. He was 91. He was born to the late Ernest and Amelia (Weber) Deutsch in Allentown. Rudy was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and served in the US Army in Headquarters Military Government in Korea and Japan. He went on to graduate from Duquesne...
Frank J. Nickles
May 31, 2020
Frank J. Nickles, Jr., 82, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, May 31 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest. He was born in Bethlehem on September 2, 1937. He was the son of the late Frank Nickles and Rachel (Orlando) Kukor. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara (Bartholomew) Nickles with whom he shared 55 years of...
James Ronald Reif
May 27, 2020
James R. Reif, 52, of Bethlehem, PA, died on May 27, 2020 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be remembered as a devoted father to his twin sons, David and Michael Reif. Jim always enjoyed watching his twin sons wrestle for Notre Dame High School. He was a graduate of Easton Area High School in...
Dennis H. Oswald
May 26, 2020
Dennis H. Oswald, 66 of Allentown, Pa., passes away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 with his wife by his side. Born January 21, 1954 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Dorothy R. (Stout) and Roy V. Oswald. He was the loving husband of Cynthia “Cindy” (Doll) Oswald with whom he celebrated 22 years...
Joanne M. Zaun
May 25, 2020
Joanne M. Zaun, 73, of Hellertown, died Monday, May 25, 2020 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born February 22, 1947 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of Anna (Ezar) Zaun and the late John M. Zaun. Joanne graduated from St. Francis Academy in Bethlehem. She worked at Bethlehem Steel, Lucent, Agere and retiring from Olympus on January 1, 2015....
Frank Capobianco
May 23, 2020
Frank Capobianco, 93, of Bethlehem passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was born on November 11, 1926, the son of the late Marie (Trenge) and Fausto Capobianco. He was the loving husband of Angela K. (Muratore) Capobianco. Frank proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He worked as a foreman in mens clothing...
James P. Mcgraw, Jr.
May 22, 2020
James P. McGraw, Jr., 81, of Bethlehem died on Friday, May 22, 2020. He was the son of the late Helen (Munley) and James P. McGraw, Sr. He was the loving husband of the late Rosemarie (Johns) McGraw. James proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He worked for the Bethlehem School District maintenance department...
Audrey M. Braden
May 22, 2020
Audrey M. Braden, 92, of Bangor, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at home. She was born in Bethlehem on March 21, 1928 to William A. and Helen B. (Meyers) Smith. A 1946 graduate of Liberty High School, Audrey dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was the devoted wife of her late husband Carl...
Debra Marie Wehry
May 20, 2020
Debra Marie Wehry, 55, of Allentown, died on May 20, 2020. She was born on July 17, 1964 in Pottsville, PA; daughter of the late Daniel and Gloria (Reed) Wehry. Deb was a graduate of an intermediate unit education program in 1985 and participated in the Special Olympics. She was a member of the LifePath community in the Lehigh Valley....
John J. Jordan
May 19, 2020
John J. Jordan Jr., 76, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Tuesday May 19th, 2020 at his home. He was born in Allentown, PA, the son of the late John J. Jordan Sr. and Barbara (ONeill) Jordan. John was a teacher at Freedom and Liberty High Schools. He was the dept. chairman and taught English and honors German, retiring in...
Doris B. Coleman
May 18, 2020
Doris B. Coleman, 91, of Hempstead, NY, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away Monday May 18th, 2020 at the Parker Jewish Institute and Healthcare Center in New Hyde Park, NY. She was born in Easton, PA, the daughter of the late John P. Baynard and Florence (White) Malloy. Doris was a registered nurse and was the Central Supply Director for...
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