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

Consuelo E. Almodovar

Consuelo E. Almodovar

Sep 2, 2020

Consuelo “Connie” “Lala” E. Almodovar, 89, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 25, 1930, the daughter of the late Mary (Messick) and Jessie Pina. She was the loving wife of the late Louis R. Almodovar for 56 years before his passing in 2009. Connie was a member...

Patrick Michael Keefe

Patrick Michael Keefe

Sep 2, 2020

Patrick Michael Keefe, 36, of Bethlehem, PA passed away accidentally in his home on Wednesday September 2, 2020. He was the son of the late Michael Keefe, and Linda (Talbot) Keefe of Easton, PA. Patrick loved hardcore music, sports, stand up comedy, tattoos, and making people laugh with his sarcasm and sharp wit. He will be lovingly remembered by his...

James R. Erney Sr.

James R. Erney Sr.

Sep 2, 2020

James R. Erney Sr., 51, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Virginia (Rosamilia) Erney and Charles Cogorno. He was the beloved fianc of Elenore Farina. Jim was a painter by trade who loved to tinker with fixing cars and watching Nascar. He will be lovingly remembered...

Nelly L. Kalbermatten

Nelly L. Kalbermatten

Sep 1, 2020

Nelly L. Kalbermatten, 91, of Bethlehem passed away in her home on September 1, 2020. She was born in Siebnen, Switzerland, the daughter of the late Amalia (Schnellmann) and Hans Moritz. She was the loving wife of the late John M. Kalbermatten for 54 years before his passing in 2009. Nelly was a member of SS. Simon and Jude Church....

Elizabeth Nehilla

Elizabeth Nehilla

Aug 31, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Nehilla passed away on August 31, 2020 at home embraced by the love of her family. She was 87 years old. Betty was born in Pittston, Pa and raised with her brothers Leo, Marty, Jimmy and her sister Anne. As a very young girl the family moved to Bethlehem where she grew up and attended Bethlehem Catholic High...

Jose A. Ortiz

Jose A. Ortiz

Aug 30, 2020

Jose A. Ortiz, 77, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1943 in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Leonor and Juan Ortiz. Jose was proud to have worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family here as well as in Puerto...

William Francis Wright

William Francis Wright

Aug 29, 2020

William Francis Joseph Wright Sr. passed away Saturday 8/29/2020 in St. Lukes Hospice surrounded by his family. He and beloved wife, Sharon (Post) Wright, were married for 52 years. Born October 20, 1947 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. He was the son of the late Robert Leo Wright and Catherine P. (Coll) Wright. As a youth, Bill participated...

Thomas L. Dorshimer

Thomas L. Dorshimer

Aug 29, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Dorshimer, 84, of Elkridge, MD and formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away at home on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Ralph and Mary (Kutz) Dorshimer. He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Angeline (Albarelli) Dorshimer, and his brother, Richard Dorshimer. He was a member of St. Augustine...

Thomas James Martini

Thomas James Martini

Aug 28, 2020

Thomas James Martini, 84, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Gracedale Nursing Home. He was born in White Haven, PA; the son of the late John R. and Honore (Caffrey) Martini. Thomas was a graduate of Liberty High School, where he participated on the track team. He worked as a machinist for McGinley Mills in Phillipsburg and...

Carmeno J. Bellizzi

Carmeno J. Bellizzi

Aug 25, 2020

Carmeno J. Bellizzi, 93, of Bethlehem passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Born on July 25, 1927, he was the son of the late Mary (Gabrielle) and Frank Bellizzi. He was the loving husband of the late Catherine (Lavinger) Bellizzi. Carmen proudly served our country as a member of the United States Navy during WWII aboard...

Carolyn Hari Narzisi

Carolyn Hari Narzisi

Aug 23, 2020

Carolyn H. Narzisi, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away of Sunday, August 23, 2020, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born September 11, 1941 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Ernest and Teresa (Seruga) Hari. Carolyn was the devoted wife of 55 years, to the late Ronald S. Narzisi. Carolyn was a 1959 graduate of Liberty High School,...

Victor Laczo

Victor Laczo

Aug 21, 2020

Victor Laczo, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. Born in Kondorfa, Hungary he was the son of the late Karoly and Gizella (Beck) Laczo. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn Zayaitz-Laczo. In June of 1949 Victor emigrated to the United States and lived with his mothers parents in Catawissa, PA. His journey to the U.S....

Barbara J. Hughes

Barbara J. Hughes

Aug 18, 2020

Barbara J. Hughes, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Joann (Smith) Geskey. She was the beloved wife of John R. Hughes. They celebrated their 55th anniversary on May 8th. Barbara was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Bethlehem and...

Bernadine A. Dunnigan

Bernadine A. Dunnigan

Aug 10, 2020

Bernadine A. Dunnigan, 77, of Bethlehem passed away on August 10, 2020. Born on October 22, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Yoo) and John Laslo. She was the loving wife of Robert A. Dunnigan. Services will be held privately. Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 East Broad St. Bethlehem PA - 18018 US 610-868-8531

Catherine Foley Holotyak

Catherine Foley Holotyak

Aug 9, 2020

Catherine Holotyak of Bethlehem passed away on her 93rd birthday, Sunday, August 9, 2020. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late John and Cecelia (Moyer) Foley. She was the beloved wife of Charles Holotyak. They were married for 69 years this past May. Catherine was a 1945 graduate of Liberty High School and attended Baum School of...

John Ramos

John Ramos

Aug 8, 2020

John Ramos, 62, of Bethlehem passed away on August 8, 2020. He was the son of Francisco Ramos and the late Marth (Acevedo) Ramos. He is the husband of Rosa Maria Torres Ramos. John proudly served the community of Jersey City, NJ as a police officer for 20 years, retiring as a sheriff. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, watching classic movies...

Timothy J. Berback

Timothy J. Berback

Aug 8, 2020

Timothy J. Berback, 53, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly at home on August 8, 2020. He was born in Bethlehem; son of Thomas F. Berback and the late Nadine (Frankenfield) Berback. Timothy was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia “Trish” (Bell) Berback. Timothy will forever be remembered as a family man; he was devoted to his children, Ryan, Kaitlyn, and...

Dion Michael Chickey

Dion Michael Chickey

Aug 6, 2020

Dion Michael Chickey, passed unexpectedly, on August 6, 2020. He was born January 1, 1971 in Bethlehem; son of Michael Joseph Chickey and Virginia (Solivan) Bellis. Dion will be remembered for his kindness, love of his cats, and his amazing abilities in the kitchen. He lived his passion for cooking as sous-chef for Corked 2.0 and Molly's Irish Grille and...

Edward J. Ortwein

Edward J. Ortwein

Aug 3, 2020

Edward Ortwein, 79, of Nazareth (formerly of Bethlehem), died on Monday, August 3, 2020 at home. He was born and raised in Fountain Hill; son of the late John and Margaret (Grady) Ortwein. Edward was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 51 years, Nilce P. (Teles) Ortwein. Edward retired from the Treasury Department of the Bethlehem Steel after...

Jeffrey L. Chewning

Jeffrey L. Chewning

Aug 3, 2020

Jeffrey L. Chewning, 76, of Palmer, died on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice in Allentown. He was the loving husband of Michele Chewning with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Long Beach, California, he was the son of the late Walter and Kathryn (Bell) Chewning. Jeffrey honorably served his country during the Vietnam...

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