OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Gary W. Dean

Gary W. Dean

Jan 19, 2021

Gary W. Dean, 30, of Nazareth, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born he Newark, NJ he was the son of Grace (Plunkett) and Rashford Dean with whom he resided. Gary was a graduate of East Stroudsburg University. After graduation he went on to work for Lehigh County Prison as a corrections officer, where he was...

Joanne E. Garrido

Joanne E. Garrido

Jan 19, 2021

Joanne E. Garrido, 79, of Bethlehem, died on January 19, 2021 at Holy Family Manor. She was born in Fountain Hill; daughter of the late John S. Garrido and Elizabeth P. (Gaspar) Garrido. Joanne worked for a few businesses in the Bethlehem area for over 25 years. She was a parishioner of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Joanne...

Helen T. Mandic

Helen T. Mandic

Jan 16, 2021

Helen T. Mandic, 84, of Bethlehem passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Nemes) Mandic. She was the loving wife of the late James Kaplangas. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Anna Marie Dolgos. Helen was preceded in death by her sister, Rose Donchez. Services will be held...

J. Michael Schweder

J. Michael Schweder

Jan 15, 2021

J. Michael Schweder, age 71, passed peacefully on January 15, 2021, at home surrounded by his wife, Annette, and their three sons. Mike, born in 1949, was a resident of Bethlehem, PA until 2017, when he and Annette moved to Yardley, PA to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Mike is the son of the late John “Bull” and...

Eva E. Jordan

Eva E. Jordan

Jan 15, 2021

Eva E. Jordan, 100, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Fellowship Community Whitehall, PA. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Karachun) and Michael Holotiak. She was the wife of the late Frank G. Jordan. Eva graduated from Liberty High School class of 1938. She was an original member of Notre Dame Catholic Church. After...

Bannon Clifford Dencler

Bannon Clifford Dencler

Jan 14, 2021

Bannon Clifford Dencler, 47, of Allentown, passed on January 14, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Baltimore, MD on November 1, 1973; son of Betty J. (Edinger) Dencler, mother. Claude I. Dencler, father; (spouse Donna Dencler) Bannon was the devoted husband of over 18 years to his wife, Kimberly Fry Dencler...

Paul S. Raphael, M.D.

Paul S. Raphael, M.D.

Jan 14, 2021

Dr. Paul S. Raphael, M.D., resident of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021 in the presence of his loving wife, Elvira Raphael. He was the son of the late Attorney Aaron Raphael and Lucille Raphael. Paul was a graduate of Cornell University School of Liberal Arts, class of 1961 with a major in history. He graduated from...

James Patrick Flaherty

James Patrick Flaherty

Jan 13, 2021

James Patrick Flaherty, Jr. 78, of Center Valley died on January 13, 2021. He was born July 25, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA; son of the late James Patrick Flaherty, Sr. and Claire Bernadette (Wentzel) Flaherty. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Brenda Jean (Kellenberger) Flaherty. James was a generous man who was always willing to lend...

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....