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

Emery Kovacs

Emery Kovacs

Aug 1, 2019

Emery Kovacs, 96, of Bethlehem died on Thursday, August 01, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born in Kondorfa, Hungary, he was the son of the late Mary (Nagy) and Joseph Kovacs. He was the loving husband for 52 years of the late Malvina S. (Horvath) Kovacs. Emery escaped the Iron Curtain in 1954 and arrived in the United States in...

Betty Jo Wintermute

Betty Jo Wintermute

Jul 31, 2019

Betty Jo Wintermute, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was the wife of the late Frederick Myers Wintermute, Jr. with whom she shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth Opdyke. Betty volunteered for St Lukes Hospital for over 30 years and enjoyed her service...

Rose A. Matla

Rose A. Matla

Jul 29, 2019

Rose A. Matla, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late James and Concetta Daluisio. She was the wife of the late Edward S. Matla. She is survived by 3 sons, Joseph, Edward and Terry; and 4 grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters. A 9:30 a.m....

Candida Rodriguez

Candida Rodriguez

Jul 27, 2019

Candida Rodriguez, 83, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, July 27, 2019. She was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico on December 1, 1935; daughter of the late Felipe Rodriguez and Angela Muoz. Candida dedicated her life to her family. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Jose Grajales; sons: Hector Lopez and his wife, Margarita, Angel Lopez and his wife,...

Matilda H. Didonato

Matilda H. Didonato

Jul 25, 2019

Matilda “Tillie” DiDonato, 95, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday July 25, 2019 at County Meadows in Bethlehem. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late John and Margaret ( Mitman) Roseman. Tillie was a kind, loving and generous person. She loved her family, especially all her many nieces and nephews. She was also very intelligent, and used...

Michael Kuzmin

Michael Kuzmin

Jul 25, 2019

Michael Kuzmin, 94, of Bethlehem died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Sacred Heart Assisted Living in Center Valley. Born in Coopersburg he was the son of the late Wasyl and Catherine (Sidorowitz) Kuzmin. He was married to Julia (Barner) Kozo Kuzmin for 43 years until her death on November 23, 2009. Michael worked for the Bethlehem Steel in the 48inch...

Mary K. Hasenecz

Mary K. Hasenecz

Jul 25, 2019

Mary K. Hasenecz, 69 of Bethlehem Township, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Kathryn (Kelly) and James Duffy. She was married to Daniel Hasenecz with who she celebrated 45 years of marriage. Mary worked as a Paraprofessional for students with special needs...

Michael Joseph Renzi

Michael Joseph Renzi

Jul 25, 2019

Michael Joseph Renzi, 51, of Kintnersville, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Born in New London, CT, he was the son of Ned and Joanne (Lawrence) Renzi. He was the loving husband of Janet (Bryant) Renzi; they were married for 25 years. Above all Michael was a man of family and faith....

Dorothy I. Tanczos

Dorothy I. Tanczos

Jul 25, 2019

Dorothy I. Tanczos, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at Galilee House, Moravian Hall Square, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was born at the Chubbsville House in the village of Point Phillips, Moore Township, the daughter of the late Quilles and Hannah (Remaly) Silfies. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward L. Tanczos. A woman...

Mary Anne Werpehowski

Mary Anne Werpehowski

Jul 24, 2019

Mary Anne Werpehowski, 87, of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2019 in her home where she resided for 55 years. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of Philip and Anna Ronca and wife of her loving and devoted husband of 38 years, William "Bill" Werpehowski. Mary Anne attended Fountain Hill High School class of 1950...

June E. Cope

June E. Cope

Jul 23, 2019

June E. Cope, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born in Fountain Hill, daughter of the late Ludwig and Naomi (Weil) Breidenbach. June is survived by her husband of 66 years, George R. Cope. She will be lovingly remembered for her kindness, selflessness, and generosity. June enjoyed shopping with her daughter, Denise. She had many...

Alice "Joyce" Sikora

Alice "Joyce" Sikora

Jul 22, 2019

Alice “Joyce” Sikora, 68, of Bath, PA died Monday, July 22, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus. Born in Woonsocket, RI she was the daughter of the late Jean Palmer Stutzman and Edward Palmer. She was married to Joseph Sikora with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage on the 4th of July. Joyce worked and retired from RMS...

Theresa C. Karabin

Theresa C. Karabin

Jul 21, 2019

Theresa C. Karabin, 92 of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, July 21, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Daday) Sabol. Theresa was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 64 years, George R. Karabin. Theresa was a graduate of Ss. Cyril and Methodius and Bethlehem...

Lilah B. Mckellar

Lilah B. Mckellar

Jul 20, 2019

Lilah B. McKellar, 66, of Allentown passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Nellie (Green) and Charlie Dorsey. She was the loving wife of Silbert McKellar. Lilah worked as a Registered Nurse at various local medical facilities. She was a strong willed and independent woman who took pride in taking care of her...

Luz Z. Santos

Luz Z. Santos

Jul 20, 2019

Luz Zeneida Gomez De Santos, 66, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Born in Santiago Rodriguez, Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of Justiniana (Jimenez) De Gomez and the late Rafael Maria Gomez. She was the beloved wife of Manuel Santos. God was a priority in Luzs life. She loved God and practiced her faith daily. Her...

Michael A. Lobach

Michael A. Lobach

Jul 18, 2019

Michael A. Lobach, 48, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 with his family by his side. He was the son of Ronald and the late Judith (Quier) Lobach. He was the loving husband of Carrie M. (Shannon) Lobach Michael was a letter carrier with the USPS. He enjoyed pop culture and was a “nerd” who loved Batman,...

Bernard Michael Schramko

Bernard Michael Schramko

Jul 17, 2019

Bernard Michael Schramko, 87, of Allentown, died on July 17, 2019. Bernie was born in Bethlehem on May 31, 1932, son of the late Michael and Sophia (Mayernik) Schramko. He was raised on the South Side of Bethlehem where he was a parishioner of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean...

Carlos Córdova

Carlos Córdova

Jul 17, 2019

Carlos Crdova, 87, of Brodheadsville, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. He was born in Callao, Peru on February 3, 1932; one of ten children to the late Roman and Carmen Cristina (Bravo) Crdova. Carlos is survived by his devoted wife, Alma (Zobeida) Crdova. Carlos immigrated to the United States in 1956 and later became a US Citizen. His strong...

Elizabeth A. Mark

Elizabeth A. Mark

Jul 15, 2019

Elizabeth A. (Sample) Mark, 91 of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 in Naples, Florida. Elizabeth was the wife of Joseph A. Mark Sr. who died in 1987. Born in Allentown, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Sample.Elizabeth attended Bethlehem Schools and worked at Shop Rite pharmacy in Bethlehem for many years. Elizabeth enjoyed...

Julia A. Rezende

Julia A. Rezende

Jul 15, 2019

Julia A. Rezende, 95, of Bethlehem died on Monday, July 15, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on May 27, 1924; daughter of the late David and Blandina (Felizardo) Amaral. Julia was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 61 years, Arlindo A. “Al” Rezende. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Linda...

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