OBITUARIES

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

Judith M. Bamper

Judith M. Bamper

Apr 20, 2019

Judith M. “Judy” Bamper, 71, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Born in Hackensack, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Daniel J. and Margaret (Coquerille) Meixell. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Bamper who died in 2016; they were married for 43 years. Judy is survived by her sons,...

Richard Ronald Tocci

Richard Ronald Tocci

Apr 17, 2019

Richard R. Tocci, 82, of Bethlehem died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in the arms of his loving wife of 51 years, Barbara (Zeitner) Tocci. Born December 1, 1936, he was the son of the late Salvador and Margaret (Kervin) Tocci. He was predeceased by his brother Sal and sisters Lucy and Eleanor. He is survived by his sisters Nancy and...

Julia M. Zavecz

Julia M. Zavecz

Apr 14, 2019

Julia M. “Snell” Zavecz, 97, of Freemansburg, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 27, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Anna and Charles Korpics. She was the loving wife of Charles Zavecz and was previously married to the late John J. Snell. Julia was a member of St. Annes...

Stephen Francis Meister

Stephen Francis Meister

Apr 13, 2019

Stephen Francis Meister, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away on April 13, 2019 in Florida. He was born in Orange, New Jersey, the son of the late Francis and Dolores (Clark) Meister. Stephen was the loving and supportive husband of 47 years to the late Rita Ann (Homberger) Meister. Stephen proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He served on the U.S.S....

Michael Stefanik

Michael Stefanik

Apr 12, 2019

Michael Stefanik Sr., 46, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Dolores Stefanik DeOre, and husband of Heather Rizzotto-Stefanik. Mike was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1990. Mike was a die-hard Oakland Raiders fan, loved animals, and was an avid outdoorsman. Mike will be lovingly remembered by...

Emily Rebecca Eberhardt

Emily Rebecca Eberhardt

Apr 11, 2019

Emily Rebecca (Dubbs) Eberhardt, 41, passed on Thursday, April 11, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She will forever be remembered for her kind and caring spirit, her dedication to her children, the enthusiasm and tenderness in which she served those in need, and her unwavering determination. Emily was born March 8, 1978 in Bethlehem, daughter of Cary...

Thomas William Lasko

Thomas William Lasko

Apr 10, 2019

Thomas William Lasko, 62, of Bethlehem, died on April 10, 2019. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Robert J. Lasko, Sr. and the late Geraldine “Bunny” (Guzzo) Lasko. Tom grew up in Southside Bethlehem and he was a graduate of Liberty High School and earned his associates degree from Northampton Community College. He loved sports; especially baseball,...

Robert J. Hayes

Robert J. Hayes

Apr 9, 2019

Robert J. Hayes of Bethlehem, PA, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. He was the husband of Eileen (Gill) Hayes with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage until her death on January 29, 2019. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, on July 4, 1944, he was the son of the late Charles and Madeline (Carroll) Hayes. Robert was a graduate...

Marie V. Gehringer

Marie V. Gehringer

Apr 8, 2019

Marie V. Gehringer, 89, of Bethlehem passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born March 22, 1930 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Libera (Delgrosso) and Pasquale DeStasio. She was married to Thomas L. Gehringer for 51 years until his death on March 1, 2003. Marie dedicated herself to caring for her...

Joseph Kravatz

Joseph Kravatz

Apr 6, 2019

It`s been said, “Here today, gone tomorrow.” And for Joseph Kravatz, 85, of Bethlehem, that day was April 6, 2019. He was born in Lower Saucon Township on March 13, 1934; the third of four sons of the late Albert W. and Mary V. (Kovacs) Kravatz. Joe was the devoted husband of Eleanor (Sabota) Kravatz for over 63 years. Joe...

Jayne T. Balcer

Jayne T. Balcer

Apr 6, 2019

Jayne T. Balcer, 95, loving mother, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on April 6, 2019 at Westminster Village, Allentown. She was married 56 years to her dear husband, the late John Nick Balcer, who passed away in 2002. Born and raised in Ansonia, Ct., she also lived in Naugatuck, Ct., Bethlehem, Pa., and at Westminster Village Apartments, Allentown. She...

Martha T. Fogel

Martha T. Fogel

Apr 5, 2019

Martha T. Fogel, 96, of Allentown, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away Friday April 5, 2019. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Alex and Martha (Jakubczak) Wardenski. She was the wife of the late Arthur R. Fogel. Martha worked as a sewing machine operator for Phoenix Clothing for 21 years and retired in 1969 after 30 years...

Mark W. Locher

Mark W. Locher

Apr 4, 2019

Mark W. Locher, 52, of Whitehall, PA unexpectedly passed away from natural causes in his home on April 4, 2019. Mark was a loving father, accomplished artist, and well-known musician on the Lehigh Valley music scene. Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Adolph W. Locher, Jr. and the late Barbara D'Agostino Locher. He was pre-deceased...

Saleam G. Sam Isaac

Saleam G. Sam Isaac

Apr 4, 2019

Saleam G. "Sam" Isaac, 86, of Bethlehem, died on April 4, 2019. He was born in Providence, RI; son of the late Bakos and Ruby Isaac. Sam was the devoted husband of 42 years to Margaret J. (Cody) Isaac. He will be forever remembered as an outgoing, kind, and helpful man. Sam was a wonderful storyteller and he enjoyed sports...

Edward H. Donchez

Edward H. Donchez

Mar 31, 2019

Edward H. Donchez, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia (Robar) Donchez. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Olga (Leposa) Donchez. Before retiring, Ed worked as a clerk for the Post Office for over 33 years. He was a WWII Army...

Harold G. Ambrose

Harold G. Ambrose

Mar 30, 2019

Harold “Hal” G. Ambrose, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away at Kirkland Village, with his family by his side, on March 30, 2019. He was the son of the late Helen (Albin) and Harold J. Ambrose. He was the loving husband of Louise M. (Mauser) Ambrose. Hal worked as a lab technician for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 34 years. He...

Helen M. Gyecsek

Helen M. Gyecsek

Mar 27, 2019

For all the heartfelt things youve done Like giving me money when I had none Saving for me to be independent And carefully watching that I didnt spend it Buying me a car for “Sweet Sixteen” And always treating me like a Queen For years of toys and cars and clothes For my education and trips and shows For making...

Evelyn L. Micolochick

Evelyn L. Micolochick

Mar 27, 2019

Evelyn L. Micolochick, 88, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. She was the wife of the late John Micolochick who died in 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Maryanne Micolochick and sister, Nancy Miller. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St....

Raymond W. Murphy

Raymond W. Murphy

Mar 27, 2019

Raymond W. Murphy, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, the son of the late Raymond G. and Ruth (Boston) Yurasko. He was the husband of Gerri (Linehan) Murphy. They celebrated 59 years of marriage this past October 10th. Ray retired from Ametek in...

Robert Coleman Thorne

Robert Coleman Thorne

Mar 27, 2019

Robert Coleman Thorne, 84, of Bangor, PA passed away on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill, PA. He was born in Annandale, NJ, the son of the late George and Phoebe (Lester) Thorne. Robert worked as a bridge foreman for the Hunterdon County Road Dept. He was a proud member of the Blue Mountain Gas...

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